Walk With Makmende: Part 1

By Clare Corthell Bennett

From the Field Series: A living case study of Makmende, which provides women in Nairobi with coordinated walking groups.

Afghanistan: Update from Sakena Yacoobi

By Regina Ridley 1

Afghan Institute of Learning Founder Sakena Yacoobi helps women and children through teacher training and health education.

The Importance of Earned Income in Your Funding Model

By Richard Tait 1

While earned income currently may not play a big role in your funding picture today, it’s well worth exploring.

Funding Collaboration

By Jean Butzen 9

The Catalyst Fund’s Manager, Peter Kramer, explains the fund’s goal and application process for nonprofit collaborations.

Government

Ode to Representative Democracy: The Power of Factions Still Matters

By Eric Friedenwald-Fishman 6

It is still necessary today to protect against the power of factions; it is vital this critical aspect of American democracy is restored.

Justice Begins within the Social Entrepreneur Organization

By Rich Tafel 15

Social change organizations should focus on creating a just organizational culture for themselves before bringing about global justice.

Higher Education Fundraising Redefined

By James Vineburgh

A national study of alumni explores attitudes, motivations, and behavior associated with giving.

Teaching the Key Skills of Successful Social Entrepreneurs

By Scott Sherman 16

What if we taught the key mindsets and skill sets that help make successful social entrepreneurs?

Beyond the “Will not!” “Will so!” of Tax Reform

By Kelly Kleiman 2

Campbell and Co. sponsored a study to determine the impact of increased marginal tax rates and a cap on the charitable-giving deduction on giving.