Nonprofit Crime Reduction
Community organizations devoted to reducing crime have shown results.
Research - Articles
Highlights from scholarly journals (more)
Teaching to the Life Test
The ability of teachers to improve students’ non-cognitive abilities may have greater importance than test scores.
Workplace Volunteering Culture
Companies that create a climate of volunteering can see benefits even among non-volunteers.
Gender and Social Ventures
Presence of female business leaders in community can bolster launching female-led social enterprises.
The Right Soil for Innovation
The idea for a New York City botanical garden needed a suitable milieu to flourish.
A Limited Right of Association
Not every group could gain corporate rights in de Tocqueville’s America.
Hacking the Hierarchy
Securing commitment from managers is crucial for organizational change.
Passion is Infectious
Showing enthusiasm is essential for securing crowdfunding dollars.
The Motivations Behind Giving
Charitable appeals that address a wealthy person’s agency are more effective.
Winning Texas to Renewables
The Energy Foundation used a two-pronged strategy of engaging policy makers and grassroots activists to sell green electricity.