Impact by Design: Making R&D Work for the Social Sector
Intentional processes that support risk-taking, testing, and fine-tuning of interventions lead to better-designed, more impactful initiatives.
Foundations - Most Popular
New and innovative ideas for leaders of foundations (more)
Foundations Must Get Serious About Multi-Year Grantmaking
New research on multi-year grants underlines the need for more philanthropic support.
Real World Impact Measurement
“Good enough” = simple enough to do, but rigorous enough to mean something.
Information as a Cash Crop
In East Africa, access to accurate, timely information is improving the livelihood of entrepreneurial farmers.
Actionable Measurement at the Gates Foundation
A conversation with Jodi Nelson, head of measurement and evaluation.
Networking a City
The Barr Fellows Network is changing the way work gets done in Boston’s large and entrenched social sector.
Understanding the Value of Backbone Organizations in Collective Impact: Part 1
An in-depth review of what it takes to be a backbone organization, and how to evaluate and support its work.
