An Accidental Good
How savvy social entrepreneurs seized on a tax loophole to raise billions of corporate dollars for affordable housing.
Features - Articles
New and in-depth explorations of solutions to social, environmental, or organizational problems (more)
The Tempered Radicals
How employees push their companies – little by little – to be more socially responsible.
Zeroing in on Impact
In an era of declining resources, nonprofits need to clarify their intended impact.
The Sound of No Music
Like many nonprofits, the Oakland Symphony failed to understand the distinction between mission and strategy.
The Working Poor
The working poor are neither helpless nor omnipotent.
Making Change
Why does the social sector need social movements?
Money Talk
Top foundation leaders reveal how they set payout rates, executive salaries, and trustee compensation.
Why Measure?
Nonprofits use metrics to show that they are efficient. But what if donors don’t care?
Best of Breed
When it comes to gaining a market edge while supporting a social cause, ‘corporate social marketing’ leads the pack.
Investing in Society
Charitable donors should think of themselves as "investors" – and should expect returns, just like a stock market investor would.