Strategic Philanthropy and the Risk of Certainty

By Fay Twersky 5

Strategic philanthropy has produced many great results, but we must not be too rigid in our adherence to certain practices.

Rereading “Collective Impact”: Three Lessons

By Chris Thompson 14

Fresh insights gleaned from the article that started it all.

Using Data to Change Gun Policy

By Rachael Chong & Melissa Fleming

The Joyce Foundation is finding success with gun violence prevention through policy efforts, using research that sheds light on causes and trends.

Collective Impact: Funder, Heal Thyself

By Ken Thompson 10

Thoughts on recent local and national funder conversations.

Making Sense of Data and Information in the Social Sector

By Eric J. Henderson

A new eBook captures discussion and debate around how to strengthen the social sector “information infrastructure.”

Think You Know Private Foundations? Think Again.

By King McGlaughon 4

The investment and giving behavior of many private foundations differs from that of the mega-foundations; and it matters that we know.

Impact Investments Show Promising Returns

By Kate Ahern 1

Two new studies provide insights on good financial returns from a range of impact investments.

The Social Impact Bond Market: Three Scenarios for the Future

By Tracy Palandjian & Jane Hughes 3

SIBs hold great potential, but much remains to be done before they become a widely accepted tool for solving social problems in the US.

Five Ways Funders Can Replicate What Works

By Laura Burkhauser

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

Funding for Outcomes

By Susan Wolf Ditkoff

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