Individual donors and small family foundations are a generous lot, contributing the lion’s share of charitable gifts in the United States. Donors naturally want their money to be spent wisely, but information about the effectiveness of organizations can be hard to find. Deciding where to give “often comes down to a preference game,” says Alex Rossides, president of the Social Impact Exchange, “without any assurance that contributions will have real impact.” To change this scenario,…

To read this article and start a full year of unlimited online access, subscribe now!

Already a subscriber?

Need to register for your premium online access,
which is included with your paid subscription?

Support SSIR’s coverage of cross-sector solutions to global challenges. 
Help us further the reach of innovative ideas. Donate today.

Read more stories by Suzie Boss.