Articles
Economic Development
Okinawa and the Link Between Socioeconomic Disparities and Colonialism in Japan
Colonialism has contributed to enduring power imbalances between Okinawa and mainland Japan, but there is a path forward through policy change.
Civic Engagement
Why Organizers Need Mobilizers and Mobilizers Need Organizers
In an “ecosystem” approach, different theories of change reinforce and strengthen each other.
sponsored
How Investors Can Shape AI for the Benefit of Workers
As the world of work is reshaped by AI, there are opportunities within the critical, fast-growing care sector to enable and support a workforce facing acute shortages.
Education
New Data on Racial Justice Grants Should Alarm—and Motivate—Education Philanthropy
After myriad funder press releases and pledges, both racial equity and racial justice grantmaking dropped significantly between 2018 and 2021.
Philanthropy & Funding
What’s in a Name? The Ethics of Building Naming Gifts
Is it possible for modern capital fundraising to be grounded in socially just principles?
Scaling
A Swiss Army Knife for Impact
An excerpt from Scaling Altruism on creating a business plan for nonprofit growth
Technology
Advancing Equitable AI in the US Social Sector
How thoughtfully designed AI-powered applications can drive stronger and more equitable outcomes for nonprofits.
Philanthropy & Funding
In Numbers We Trust
Because trust-based philanthropy shouldn’t mean blind faith.
Human Rights
Using ‘Purple Glasses’ to Achieve Gender Equity in Mexico
The best starting point for creative solutions to gender inequity is seeing clearly where and why it exists.