The Knowing Doing Gap
Human services managers are not implementing strategic decisions.
Research - Articles
Highlights from scholarly journals (more)
Fostering Diversity
Employee network groups keep minority managers on the job.
Love, Honor, and Don’t Bargain
When couples haggle over charity, total giving drops.
The Benefit of Doing Good
The “social discount” may not be as steep as investors think.
Is Foundation Grantmaking Biased?
Social movement and grassroots organizations left in the cold.
The Incredible Shrinking Donor Base
When nonprofits join forces, individuals give less to the cause.
The Problem with Bowling Alone
Respect, local community involvement, and identity politics.
The Teachers Parents Want
When parents have more school districts to choose from, schools are forced to hire teachers with more math and science skills who work harder and come from more selective colleges.
Satisfaction Not Guaranteed
Foundations are more likely to satisfy grantees by being responsive, approachable, and fair, rather than by giving more money.
Bright Lights, Big Culture
Cities are building museums and symphony halls to spur growth.