Assessing Advocacy
Grantmakers can use a quantitative framework to help them decide which advocacy programs to invest in, and advocacy organizations can use it to determine which approaches might be most effective.
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New and in-depth explorations of solutions to social, environmental, or organizational problems (more)
The Permanent Disruption of Social Media
A new study highlights the realities of donor behavior and how organizations can redesign their outreach strategies to be more effective.
Closing the Pioneer Gap
More money than ever is flowing into impact investing, yet many social entrepreneurs creating companies that serve the poor still find it difficult to raise capital.
A Revolution Begins in Teacher Prep
A new generation of teacher education programs is challenging how teachers get trained for the classroom.
Learning from Coca-Cola
When it comes to expanding medical supply chains in the developing world, there is much to be learned from Coca-Cola’s global-scale production and distribution model.
Using National Networks to Tackle Chronic Disease
YMCA and other national nonprofit networks are using their reach into local communities to deliver public health programs.
Broader Evidence for Bigger Impact
Defining credible evidence has polarized into two camps that must be brought together to tackle social problems effectively.
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Climate Science as Culture War
The public debate around climate change is no longer about science—it’s about values, culture, and ideology.
Innovation Is Not the Holy Grail
It is time to move from innovation as an ideology to innovation as a process.
The Truth About Ben and Jerry’s
Contrary to myth, the sale of Ben & Jerry’s to corporate giant Unilever wasn’t legally required.