Schools’ Most Untapped Resource
Green Schoolyards America connects ecological innovation with education, equity, and community engagement.
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The Difference Curve
Auticon aims to change society’s perception of people on the autism spectrum for the benefit of businesses and employees alike.
Clean Energy by the People, for the People
After the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, the “energy rebels” of Schönau, Germany, launched a grassroots revolution in the Black Forest to take control of their community’s power.
Philanthropy in the Service of Democracy
Plutocratic biases are baked into the policies that structure charitable giving and big foundations. We must overhaul philanthropy to make it better serve democratic ends.
The Upside of Conflict
Too many organizations ignore or avoid addressing internal conflict. A healthy perspective on disagreement can increase resilience and spur needed innovation.
The Power of Letting Go
New research explores when top-down control works best in international development work, and when organizations should let employees in the field navigate challenges by using their own judgment.
Elevating Community Authority in Collective Impact
To achieve greater equity, we must yield to the decision-making authority of the communities we seek to help.
Time for a Three-Legged Measurement Stool
Going beyond traditional monitoring and evaluation to focus on feedback can lead to new innovations in the social sector.
The Hidden Costs of Public Contracting
Nonprofits need a strategy to ensure that public dollars don’t put them in the red.
The Four Principles of Venture Funding
Whether someone is investing in a tech startup or a grassroots advocacy organization, the same rules of success apply. Open access to this article is made possible by American Jewish World Service.