The Emotions of Aid
“One death is a tragedy; 1 million is a statistic,” Joseph Stalin is supposed to have said. The more people we see suffering, the less we care.
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Taking Exception to Exceptionalism
We need to shift the narrative to include the link between exceptional solutions and the systems change and scale needed to deliver a just baseline.
We Should Expect Good Giving To Be Hard
Great giving opportunities are few and far between; I believe in urging them to give to only the very best charities.
Surdna CEO on Philanthropic Isolation
An interview with Phillip Henderson about the challenges he faces as the president of the Surdna Foundation.
Fulfilling the Promise: Social Investment
Insight into the process of forming productive relationships with social investors, and whether receiving an investment is the right growth approach for each social enterprise.
Rigor & Moral Clarity in Philanthropy
The effective philanthropy movement operates on an evidence-based understanding of how the world works.
Turning Nonprofit Executive On-Boarding on Its Head
If new executives develop themselves in alignment with the organization’s goals, they will mitigate stress and increase the likelihood of their success.
Funders Aren’t Investors, They’re Purchasers
Is it accurate or even appropriate for funders to think of themselves as—and act like—investors?
Training for Nonprofits That Sticks? Yes, It’s Possible!
The reason many fail to achieve organizational change is that they focus on preparing leaders to change, rather than actual implementation.
The Challenge of Organizational Learning
A recent study found three common barriers to knowledge sharing across nonprofits and their networks, as well as ways and means to overcome them.