The Power of Persuasion

By Robert B. Cialdini 5

Putting the science of influence to work in fundraising.

Nothing Ventured, Something Gained

By Katherine Barr

When Honest Tea said no to venture capitalists, it waded into uncharted territory.

Doing Away with Lawyers

By J. Magee

New research shows that binding contracts may actually reduce trust.

The Knowing Doing Gap

By Gerald Burstyn

Human services managers are not implementing strategic decisions.

Fostering Diversity

By Jan Chong

Employee network groups keep minority managers on the job.

Where Money Meets Mission

By Jed Emerson

Breaking down the firewall between foundation investments and programming.

Debunking Charitable Choice

By Mark Chaves 5

The evidence doesn’t support the political left or right.

Corporate Philanthropy at Cisco Systems

By David Hoyt

Aligning business and social interests.

Love, Honor, and Don’t Bargain

By Andrew Nelson

When couples haggle over charity, total giving drops.

Nonprofits

15 Minutes with John Seffrin

By SSIR Editors

Interview with John Seffrin, CEO of the American Cancer Society.