Zeroing in on Impact

By Susan Colby, Nan Stone, & Paul Carttar 1

In an era of declining resources, nonprofits need to clarify their intended impact.

The Sound of No Music

By James A. Phills, Jr.

Like many nonprofits, the Oakland Symphony failed to understand the distinction between mission and strategy.

The Working Poor

By David K. Shipler

The working poor are neither helpless nor omnipotent.

Making Change

By Mayer N. Zald

Why does the social sector need social movements?

Money Talk

By John Healy, Paul Brest, Robert Joss, & Michael Klausner

Top foundation leaders reveal how they set payout rates, executive salaries, and trustee compensation.

Why Measure?

By Katie Cunningham & Marc Ricks

Nonprofits use metrics to show that they are efficient. But what if donors don’t care?

Best of Breed

By Philip Kotler & Nancy Lee

When it comes to gaining a market edge while supporting a social cause, ‘corporate social marketing’ leads the pack.

Investing in Society

By William F. Meehan, Derek Kilmer, and Maisie O'Flanagan

Charitable donors should think of themselves as "investors" – and should expect returns, just like a stock market investor would.

The Path of Change

By Jerry Porras & Tom Vander Ark

Jerry Porras and Tom Vander Ark discuss how leadership, vision, and competition will determine the future of education.

Social Innovations

Scaling Social Impact

By Gregory Dees, Beth Battle Anderson & Jane Wei-Skillern 3

Strategies for spreading social innovations.