Demystifying Scaling: Part 5
A five-part series on developing a common framework for nonprofits to scale for impact.
Foundations - Articles
New and innovative ideas for leaders of foundations (more)
Social Sector Measurement: Down but Not Out
Recently released studies confirm that few nonprofits possess the capacity to measure for continuous improvement, but new initiatives launched in 2012 provide hope.
What Price Democracy?
A slippery slope: from good-willed private philanthropy in support of public goals to a system in which private goals predominate.
Giving Black
A study from Liberty Hill Foundation provides insights into building philanthropy in African American communities.
The Humanitarian Technologist’s Dilemma
We must push for inclusion of technology in grant proposals.
Giving Smarter
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy aims to help donors make informed, smarter giving decisions.
Redefining Community Foundations
The CEO of the largest merged community foundation in the world reflects on the changing interests and identity of its donors.
Impact by Design: Making R&D Work for the Social Sector
Intentional processes that support risk-taking, testing, and fine-tuning of interventions lead to better-designed, more impactful initiatives.
Foundations Must Get Serious About Multi-Year Grantmaking
New research on multi-year grants underlines the need for more philanthropic support.
Nonprofit Collaboration and Allowing What Can Be
A look at the new Patterson Foundation.