Five Ways Funders Can Replicate What Works

By Laura Burkhauser

A look at how funders can support effective implementation of evidence-based programs.

Converting Funder Collaboration into Collective Impact

By Brad Whitehead & Jonathan Sotsky

A new report shares findings on the impact of funder collaboratives in Northeast Ohio and offers tactical suggestions for other regions interested in sparking economic growth.

A New Model for Community Action

By Rachael Chong & Melissa Fleming

The Sandy Hook Promise nonprofit looks to the local community, technology, and innovation to develop a national movement for preventing gun violence.

Philanthropy & Funding

Giving That Gets Engagement

By Susan Wolf Ditkoff & Henry Timms 1

A look at growing engagement in #GivingTuesday and common themes that emerged during the 8-week Giving That Gets Results series.

Online Learning: A New Source of Talent and Ideas

By Aziz Shallwani & Amit Jain 2

Three ways organizations can tap into the rich resource of online learning environments.

Funding for Outcomes

By Susan Wolf Ditkoff

Mario Morino, author of Leap of Reason, discusses funder pitfalls in setting and measuring goals for grantees.

Re-Thinking Sector Stereotypes

By Jeff Raderstrong 2

Traditional perceptions of the roles different sectors play in our society hinder our ability to create social change.

Government

Tackling Political Polarization Through Philanthropy

By Larry Kramer 1

Steps funders can take to tackle partisan gridlock and solve social problems at scale.

Measuring Backbone Contributions to Collective Impact

By Shiloh Turner, Katherine Errecart, & Anjali Bhatt

Part two in a series on how backbone organizations shape the work of collective impact without formal authority.

Exerting Influence Without Formal Authority

By Shiloh Turner, Katherine Errecart, & Anjali Bhatt

Part one of a two-part series on how backbone organizations shape the work of collective impact without formal authority.