Philanthropy and the Future of Local News
How foundations, journalists, and community organizers in New Jersey passed the nation’s first civic information bill.
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Radically Adapting to the New World
Faced with unprecedented conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, organizations are rapidly adapting to serve the greatest number of people in need, now. The speed of change has been remarkable.
After the Pandemic: Addressing the Permanent Crisis With Pay for Success Programs
Governments have an opportunity to partner with impact investors and philanthropists to turn emergency spending into long-term impact.
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Civic Power
An excerpt from a new book on rebuilding American democracy in an era of crisis.
We Can’t Wait 202 Years for Gender Equality
Leaders fighting for gender equality can accelerate progress by looking for support in unexpected places, boosting successful efforts already underway, and using new data to augment their advocacy.
Beyond Randomized Controlled Trials
How the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and the Evidence to Policy (E2P) community are integrating innovation and evidence into social policy and practice at scale.
How Philanthropy Can Create Public Systems Change
Philanthropic investment in the public system through the social sector can enable statewide systems change. Here is the story of how one initiative transformed access to public higher education for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated Californians. Read other feature stories or Editor-in-Chief Eric Nee's note from the Spring 2020 issue.
The Future of Humanitarian Action Is Local
The time has come for an action plan that fundamentally transforms the global humanitarian relief system by shifting power and funding from international to local and national actors. A feature story from the Spring 2020 issue.
A Community Foundation for the Nation
For 50 years, Fondation de France has pursued a democratic ideal of philanthropy based on diverse funding sources, inclusive governance, and community empowerment. A Case Study from the Spring 2020 issue.
Codesigning Better Futures With Citizens
By opening space for public discussion where people can feel heard and respected, democratic societies can not only achieve better results, but also restore a level of trust in institutions and a sense of belonging to communities that are dangerously crumbling. A Viewpoint from the Spring 2020 issue.