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What We Really Need

By Jan Masaoka & Jeanne Bell Peters

Eight reforms to make nonprofits more accountable and effective.

Philanthropy, Inc.

By Keith Epstein

How today’s corporate donors want their gifts to help the bottom line.

Hidden Agenda

By Gerald Burstyn

Corporations give away billions each year, but what’s the real reason why?

Attracting Attention

By Andrea Orr

The Taproot Foundation provides organized volunteers who deliver marketing expertise.

War of Ideas

By Andrew Rich 1

Why mainstream and liberal foundations and the think tanks they support are losing in the war of ideas in American politics.

Polishing Up the Diamond

By Anne Stuhldreher 9

How did the Jacobs Foundation help revitalize a neighborhood? By listening to its residents.

Managing Medusa

By Pamela Yatsko

A Hong Kong manufacturer brings business practices to social services in Asia.