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.

Raising the Bar on Nonprofit Impact Measurement

By Tris Lumley 14

The key to progress is embedding measurement in practice.

Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s Gift to Philanthropy

By Paul Brest

Giving 2.0 Project U offers a treasure trove of resources for teachers and students of philanthropy.

Taking Lessons from Africa’s Youth

By Sir Fazle Hasan Abed & Reeta Roy 4

Those who want a prosperous future for the continent need to engage—and listen to—its young leaders.

What Nonprofits Need

By Antony Bugg-Levine & Kerry H. Sullivan 3

Three things that funders can learn from Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2013 State of the Sector Survey.

At Least Take Down the Signs

By Kevin Starr 4

Old-school development and its rusting reminders.