The Incredible Shrinking Donor Base

By Rosanne Siino

When nonprofits join forces, individuals give less to the cause.

Government

The Problem with Bowling Alone

By Vinay Jain

Respect, local community involvement, and identity politics.

Leaders Without a Paycheck

By Victor Wishna 1

New York Cares uses volunteers to recruit and retain other volunteers.

One Scoop, Two Bottom Lines

By Ken Yamada

Nonprofits are buying Ben & Jerry’s franchises to help train at-risk youth.

Not-So-Starving Artists

By Vinay Jain

Artists for Humanity students are also employees.

The Teachers Parents Want

By Kari Lyderson

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

By Vinay Jain

Foundations are more likely to satisfy grantees by being responsive, approachable, and fair, rather than by giving more money.

Bright Lights, Big Culture

By Michael Fitzgerald

Cities are building museums and symphony halls to spur growth.

Debunking Empowerment

By Kari Lyderson

Contrary to common belief, giving people living in public housing a sense of 'empowerment' has little to do with whether they are then involved in activities to improve their community.

Filling the Performance Gap

By Christine W. Letts & William P. Ryan

The authors provide answers to three questions about the increasingly popular and controversial funding approach called high engagement, or venture philanthropy. What do grantees gain from it? How does it work? And should we encourage it?