Evaluation’s Next Generation

By Srik Gopalakrishnan 2

A look at characteristics and approaches that represent the evolution of traditional evaluation.

Design Thinking for Evaluation and Learning

By Rosanna Tran & Srik Gopalakrishnan 1

Three ways design thinking can maximize the relevance and impact of evaluation and organizational learning efforts.

Why Open Contests Work

By Mayur Patel 1

A look at how competitions like those at the Knight Foundation serve the social entrepreneur community.

Dump the Stupid Prizes, Multiply the Rest

By Andrew Youn 1

Why we need more social enterprise competitions.

What’s Strategy Got to Do With It?

By Chris Cardona 8

We need to broaden philanthropy’s view of social sciences.

Dump the Prizes

By Kevin Starr 42

Contests, challenges, awards—they do more harm than good. Let’s get rid of them.

Thinking About the Future of the US? Think Latinos

By Mara Perez

Fomenting growth and prosperity for the nation through philanthropy includes getting behind Latino success.

Three Ways to Boost Core Support

By Niki Jagpal & Kevin Laskowski 1

A look at new research showing an increase in general operating support for nonprofits—and how foundations can keep providing this much-needed flexible support.

Six Ways Contests Improve Philanthropy

By Mayur Patel

Insights from Knight Foundation after years of funding open contests.

Four Giving Trends Among Wealthy Donors

By Mary Glanville 1

A new study provides insight into the giving behavior of 22 wealthy donors.