Thinking Small

By Timothy Ogden 5

The problem with “changing the world” is that it probably involves invoking impossibly superficial means to address oversimplified problems.

Impact Market Failure

By Kevin Starr 16

It comes down to this: We’re all operating in a dysfunctional market for impact.

Tears for Tech

By Tessie Guillermo 1

Response to the fact that a majority of surveyed funders devoted 10 percent or less to tech-related grants and activities.

The Three Core Approaches to Effective Philanthropy

By Sean Stannard-Stockton 2

I believe that there are three core approaches to philanthropy, each of which can be effective.

ACORN, NPR, Planned Parenthood, and the Sector’s Challenges in Protecting Itself

By John Brothers 1

There should be greater concern over who is protecting nonprofits that find themselves in situations like that of NPR, which recently lost its federal funding.

Funding for Education—the Perils of “Guidelines du Jour”

By David Simpson 1

The work of charities in almost all circumstances requires focused effort over a substantial period of time.

SSIR Managing Editor Featured on Huffington Post

By Rahim Kanani 2

Excerpt of a discussion with Eric Nee, manager of Stanford Social Innovation Review.

Social Innovation Fund Moves Swiftly Forward Despite Funding Threat

By Regina Ridley

Takeaways from an interview with SIF Director Paul Carttar after his keynote panel discussion at the 2011 Social Enterprise Conference this past weekend.

Philanthropic Equity Performance Report

By Sean Stannard-Stockton

Last year, Nonprofit Finance Fund released a report looking at the performance of the philanthropic equity deals they have done over the past four years.

Economic Influence

By Jessica Ruvinsky

Private foundations that finance education in developing countries need to be more transparent in their mission and impact.