Assessing One’s Own Performance
What the Irvine Foundation has learned over the past six years about performance assessment.
Philanthropy - Articles
Innovative ideas for donors, foundation leaders, and philanthropists (more)
ReCoding Good: Part 5
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
Opening the Door for Program Related Investments
Proposed new rules by the Treasury Department and the IRS would make it easier for philanthropies to make Program Related Investments.
The Distortion Risk in Impact Investing
How do we ensure that philanthropic subsidies in impact investing are put to productive use?
From Charitable Giving to Strategic Investing
Foundations are shifting the conversation about their work and impact.
Titanic Solutions for a Sinking World
Four concrete lessons for social innovators.
Not All Nonprofit Mergers Are Created Equal
Lessons from the Community Catalyst Fund in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Philanthropy and the Digital Public Dialogue
Unlike in past eras, social sector organizations are now in direct control of a mass communication medium, presenting challenges and new opportunities.
“Nothing About Us Without Us” Approach Transforms Foster Care in Florida
By understanding what beneficiaries think works and doesn’t work, foundations and nonprofits can provide better programs.
Leading in a Hyperconnected World
Three reasons to change how your organization communicates.