Adventures in Adaptation
One funder’s willingness to shift course strategically has been crucial to sustaining a decade-long education initiative.
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School for Scaling
A highly focused effort in Kenya to treat worm infections in children delivers lessons on how to expand a proven program.
Training in Progress
A program at Credit Suisse helps high-level employees—and valued clients—to master the art of nonprofit board service.
A “Value Added” Evaluation
Teachers who help boost students’ test scores also have a notable impact on students’ long-term outcomes.
Sharing the Stage
The example of venture philanthropy in Europe shows how old and new forms of practice can coexist.
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A More Perfect Union?
New ideas on how to empower US workers involve breaking free of current labor law.
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Uncertain Legacy
Can the history of a century-old foundation amount to more than the sum of its grants?
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Misdiagnosing Science
A survey of obstacles to innovation focuses erroneously on the supposed caution of university-based scientists.
Financial Disruption and Giving Back from the Start
New financial tech companies need to adopt a shared value or triple-bottom-line approach.
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The Impact Investor
The Impact Investor offers precise practices and suggestions for impactful investing from various experiences.