US States Embrace Baby Boxes
Several states are adopting the Finnish practice of distributing “baby boxes” to expectant parents—and taking the opportunity to also educate families about safe sleep for infants.
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Marginalized Returns
Impact investing has been seduced by a false narrative of combining social impact with financial gains.
Winning Texas to Renewables
The Energy Foundation used a two-pronged strategy of engaging policy makers and grassroots activists to sell green electricity.
The Mortality of Arts Nonprofits
The funding ecosystem has a greater role to play in the survival of nonprofits than their internal structure.
How Political Donors Band Together
The ultrarich are teaming up to make politics more partisan.
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In Defense of Perpetuity
Limited-life foundations are currently all the rage, but Fleishman’s book reminds us that perpetual, endowed foundations are in many cases preferable.
Bridging Governments’ Borders
Connected policy is essential to solve society’s hardest challenges; here’s how to make it happen.
Puerto Rico in Peril
Puerto Rico has effectively declared bankruptcy, putting government programs and social progress at risk.
At the Heart of Impact Measurement, Listening to Customers
Investors looking for data on social impact should start by helping investees deliver a compelling value proposition.
A Roadmap to Better Boards
It’s time for nonprofits to recognize that diverse groups are more innovative and better performing, and to apply that insight to their organizations’ governing bodies.