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When It Comes to Understanding Donors, Does Size Matter Most?
Individual vs. institutional donors is a fundamental distinction in philanthropy and fundraising. But what if the line is not as clear-cut as we assume?
Putting Homeownership Preservation on Philanthropy’s Agenda
Three ways funders can have impact on a problem that is critical to closing the racial wealth gap.
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The Infinite Organization
An excerpt from The Viking Code on flourishing through collective spirit
The Case for Cost Evidence
There will always be a gap between need and funding in the humanitarian sector. How can we do more for the hundreds of millions of people who need aid? We need to maximize impact for every dollar spent.
The Societal Role of Social Entrepreneurship
How can social entrepreneurship promote social justice? An unlikely source provides an unambiguous and practical framework.
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The Unbearable Whiteness of Boston
An excerpt from From White Folks Who Teach in the Hood on unplugging from the nonprofit industrial matrix
Philanthropy Needs More Disconfirmation Bias
Without mechanisms for incorporating disconfirming evidence, grantmakers miss the opportunity for greater impact.
How Indigenous Wisdom Can Support Youth Mental Health
The case for rampant relationality.
A ‘Pull’ Approach to Scaling Proven Nonprofits
Starting with the need instead of the solution can lead to stronger impact.