Global Issues
Democracy and Philanthropy
How private giving can contribute to the needs of American democracy.
Government - Most Popular
Innovative public sector policies and programs (more)
Why International Climate Negotiations Must End
The poisonous atmosphere of climate negotiations has resulted in paralysis; we must now focus on creating dialog and cooperation.
Building a Social Investment Market by Design
The work of the Social Innovation Fund should provide inspiration to governments looking to drive social investment at home.
Liberating 990 Data
Sharing nonprofits’ Form 990 tax data in a comprehensive and easy-to-access manner may open the door to more collaboration and innovation within the sector.
Advancing on Collective Impact Thought in Newark
Community-led dialogue is critical to sustainable collaborative approaches.
Excerpt
Enough Is Enough
To promote conservation, mitigate economic inequality, and more, Enough Is Enough envisions a world in which we pursue merely "enough" rather than unending economic growth.
There’s No G-D-P in “A Better Economy”
Shifting the focus away from GDP would lead to real economic progress.
What Price Democracy?
A slippery slope: from good-willed private philanthropy in support of public goals to a system in which private goals predominate.
Community Development: Reflecting on What Works
The community development sector's traditional tools and relationships are outdated and insufficient to address current problems.
Podcast
Global Issues
Connection Technology to Save Lives
Ridwan Djamaluddin speaks on how Indonesia is using technology to deal with climate threats and implementing early warning systems to save lives.