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507 | How Daily Table Fights Food Deserts and Waste -...

YaleCourses ·

2026/09/19

In this lesson, explore the inspiring case study of Doug Rauch's Daily Table, a social enterprise dedicated to solving urban food deserts. Discover how Daily Table combats food waste by recovering perfectly good food and providing affordable, healthy, and convenient meals, all while navigating challenges of branding, customer perception, and operational costs.🎯 Learning Objectives• Analyze the core problem addressed by Daily Table: food deserts and wasted food.• Understand the critical role of

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15. The Home Front

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2026/09/18

France Since 1871 (HIST 276)1917 is a critical moment in World War I, as the Bolsheviks seize power in Russia and Woodrow Wilson leads the U.S. into war on the side of the Allied powers. Although morale held steady on the home front in France, there were multiple mutinies and strikes as the war progressed. These mutinies were not in favor of German victory; rather, they were in protest of corruption at home, in the form of incompetence and profiteering. Literary and historical records of World War I

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601 | Why Measuring Outcomes is Crucial for Social...

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2026/09/18

In this module, you'll delve into the fundamental importance of measuring outcomes in social entrepreneurship. Learn why it's vital to define success early on and continuously track your progress for both internal evaluation and transparent communication with stakeholders, understanding the nuanced difference between outcomes and the commonly used term 'impact'.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the critical role of measuring outcomes in social entrepreneurship.• Identify the internal and external

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19. To Appomattox and Beyond: The End of the War and...

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2026/09/18

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)Professor Blight uses Herman Melville's poem "On the Slain Collegians" to introduce the horrifying slaughter of 1864. The architect of the strategy that would eventually lead to Union victory, but at a staggering human cost, was Ulysses S. Grant, brought East to assume control of all Union armies in 1864. Professor Blight narrates the campaigns of 1864, including the Battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor, and the siege of Petersburg

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602 | Why 'Reach' Isn't Enough: Measuring True Impact...

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2026/09/17

In this lesson, we explore the critical field of outcome metrics in social change, challenging the common misconception that large numbers of people reached equate to significant social impact. We delve into how to think beyond mere reach, discussing more profound ways to measure success and introducing Ashoka's four levels of change, from direct service to transformative systems and framework shifts.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the limitations of "reach" as a primary social impact metric.•

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19. Resistance

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2026/09/17

France Since 1871 (HIST 276)If the extent of French collaboration during World War II has been obscured, so too has the nature of resistance. Although the communist Left represented the core of the resistance movement, resistors came from any different backgrounds, including in their ranks Catholics, Protestants, Jews and socialists. Unlike the relationship between de-Christianization and right-wing politics, in the case of the resistance there is no clear correlation between regional locations and

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603 | What is a Logic Model? Your Blueprint for...

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2026/09/17

In this lesson, we explore the logic model as a crucial planning tool for social ventures, focusing on how it helps operationalize your theory of change and set clear success metrics. You'll learn the specifics of the 'logframe' and how it guides you from overarching goals to measurable objectives and activities.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand what a logic model is and its role as a planning tool for social impact.• Differentiate between various types of logic models, including the detailed

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2. Southern Society: Slavery, King Cotton, and...

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2026/09/16

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)Professor Blight offers a number of approaches to the question of southern distinctiveness. The lecture offers a survey of that manner in which commentators--American, foreign, northern, and southern--have sought to make sense of the nature of southern society and southern history. The lecture analyzes the society and culture of the Old South, with special emphasis on the aspects of southern life that made the region distinct from the antebellum North. The

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604 | Essential Do's and Don'ts of Measuring Social...

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2026/09/16

In this lesson, we cover the essential do's and don'ts of measuring outcomes for your social venture. Understanding these guidelines will help you accurately assess your impact and ensure effective planning and implementation.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the importance of using baseline data and considering external factors when measuring outcomes.• Learn the critical need to communicate with stakeholders and allocate resources for monitoring and evaluation.• Differentiate between inputs and

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13. Terrible Swift Sword: The Period of Confederate...

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2026/09/16

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)Professor Blight discusses the expectations, advantages, and disadvantages with which North and South entered the Civil War. Both sides, he argues, expected and desired a short, contained conflict. The northern advantages enumerated in this lecture include industrial capability, governmental stability, and a strong navy. Confederate advantages included geography and the ability to fight a defensive war. Professor Blight concludes the lecture with the Battle

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605 | Beyond Numbers: The Soufra Case Study on...

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2026/09/15

In this lesson, you'll hear about Soufra, a social enterprise in Lebanon, to explore how successful social impact goes beyond traditional metrics like jobs created or revenue generated. It highlights the critical shift from measuring quantifiable outputs to understanding and quantifying 'agency' – the profound transformation where individuals become self-reliant agents of change, fostering dignity and hope within their community.🎯 Learning Objectives• Explore the journey of Soufra, a social

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16. The Great War, Grief, and Memory (Guest Lecture...

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2026/09/15

France Since 1871 (HIST 276)The human cost of World War I cannot be understood only in terms of demographics. To better understand the consequences of the war upon both soldiers and civilians it is necessary to consider mourning in its private, as well as its public dimensions. Indeed, for many French people who lived through the war, public spectacles of bereavement, such as the Unknown Soldier, were also conceived of as intensely private affairs. Both types of mourning are associated with a wide

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702 | How Do Social Enterprises Make Money? Revenue...

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2026/09/15

In this lesson, discover the diverse landscape of revenue models that fuel social entrepreneurship. We'll explore how social enterprises generate income, from serving large volumes of low-income customers to implementing differential pricing, leveraging various forms of cross-subsidization, and even considering cost reduction as a primary strategy. Understand the spectrum of financial viability approaches, including hybrid models and grant-based systems, and see how traditional businesses can also

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13. The Origins of World War I

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2026/09/14

France Since 1871 (HIST 276)The traditional, diplomatic history of World War I is helpful in understanding how a series of hitherto improbable alliances come to be formed in the early years of the twentieth century. In the case of France and Russia, this involves a significant ideological compromise. Along with the history of imperial machinations, however, World War I should be understood in the context of the popular imagination and the growth of nationalist sentiment in Europe.00:00 - Chapter 1

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703 | Who Pays? Key Payment Models Explained - Social...

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2026/09/14

Beyond just your revenue model, how do customers pay for your offering? In this lesson, we explore the different payment models that can significantly impact your social enterprise, focusing on how financing, transaction mechanisms, and payment structures can make your services more accessible and affordable for your target audience.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the concept of payment models as distinct from revenue models.• Identify different financing approaches used in social enterprises,

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21. Andrew Johnson and the Radicals: A Contest over...

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2026/09/14

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)In this lecture, Professor Blight begins his engagement with Reconstruction. Reconstruction, Blight suggests, might best be understood as an extended referendum on the meaning of the Civil War. Even before the war's end, various constituencies in the North attempted to control the shape of the post-war Reconstruction of the South. In late 1863, President Abraham Lincoln offered his lenient "Ten Percent Plan." Six months later, Congressional Republicans

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704 | Master Your Distribution Model: Scale Your...

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2026/09/13

In this lesson, discover the diverse array of distribution models critical for scaling your social venture's impact beyond the initial pilot phase. Learn how choosing the right approach, from direct-to-consumer sales to various franchising and partnership strategies, can significantly broaden your reach and ensure financial viability. 🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the importance of distribution models for scaling social impact.• Differentiate between direct-to-consumer and intermediary

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20. Battles For and Against Americanization

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2026/09/13

France Since 1871 (HIST 276)Anti-Americanism in France has historically been directed toward the U.S. government and corporations rather than American citizens. In the wake of World War II, the Marshall Plan for rebuilding Europe was considered by many to be a form of American imperialism. Along with the establishment of American military bases on French soil, the years after World War II bore witness to a great influx of American products, notably refrigerators and Coca-Cola. French concern over

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705 | Unlock Peak Performance: Operational Efficiency...

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2026/09/13

Master operational efficiency for your social enterprise! This video dives into 10 crucial strategies to reduce costs, scale impact, and achieve financial viability, no matter your model. Learn how to define your core, standardize, digitize, and shorten the last mile for sustainable success. Boost your organization's performance today! 🎯 Learning Objectives• Analyze the importance of defining your core package and standardizing operations for scalability.• Discover how digitization can enhance

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26. Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory

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2026/09/12

The Civil War and Reconstruction Era, 1845-1877 (HIST 119)Having dealt with the role of violence and the Supreme Court in bringing about the end of Reconstruction in his last lecture, Professor Blight now turns to the role of national electoral politics, focusing in particular on the off-year Congressional election of 1874 and the Presidential election of 1876. 1874 saw the return of the Democrats to majority status in the Senate and the House of Representatives, as voters sick of corruption and

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