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Transforming Our Anti-Social Sector
Our sector’s trajectory does not point to a pivotal future role in solving social problems—what might a new paradigm look like, and could we ever get there?
Strategic Philanthropy and the Risk of Certainty
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
Fresh insights gleaned from the article that started it all.
Using Data to Change Gun Policy
The Joyce Foundation is finding success with gun violence prevention through policy efforts, using research that sheds light on causes and trends.
Making Sense of Data and Information in the Social Sector
A new eBook captures discussion and debate around how to strengthen the social sector “information infrastructure.”
Think You Know Private Foundations? Think Again.
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
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
SIBs hold great potential, but much remains to be done before they become a widely accepted tool for solving social problems in the US.