Against ‘Big Bets’
Funders should be wary of the latest fad of making large grants for quick results and abandoning long-term commitments to the many organizations working on our most important problems.
Sectors - Articles
Nonelected Community Representatives
Community-based organizations play a larger role in deciding development projects than local politicians.
Boycott Politics
Activism against companies can stigmatize them with politicians.
Making Green Less Pink
Men find environmentally friendly products threatening to their masculinity.
Microfinancing Teamwork
People are more likely to stick with crowdfunding efforts if they join teams.
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Income for All
The idea of universal basic income is more practical than it might sound.
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Turning Empathy Inward
To function well, social organizations need to promote understanding of and compassion toward not just the people they serve but also their own employees.
Battening Down the Hatches
Three nonprofit strategies for weathering stormier, leaner times.
3 Things Philanthropists Can Do During Times of Political Change
As philanthropists seek to drive philanthropic impact in the Trump era, they must reassess their strategies and approaches, and consider new opportunities while remaining true to their beliefs.
Ten Ways to Make a Big Bet on Social Change
The world is rich in problems but poor in clear methods to address them. This article offers ten underutilized ways to place a big bet on social change.