The Power of Theories of Change

By Paul Brest

Improving the lives of disadvantaged populations requires proven theories of change.

Which Fix?

By Justin Cohen

Some school reformers advocate starting over, while others want to keep the same students and site. Both approaches are useful.

Nonprofit Sector Needs to Be Better Understood

By Todd Cohen 1

The nonprofit sector plays an indispensable role in society and the economy, but it is poorly understood and underappreciated.

Patient Optimists

By Timothy Ogden 8

Patient optimists have lowered their expectations of any particular program or intervention, but not their belief in a better world over the long term.

Internet Exchange Rates

By Scott E. Hartley 1

New media broadened exposure, but greater passivity reduced the currency unit of each view. How do we understand those units?

How to Help Haiti

By Sean Stannard-Stockton 1

How donors can more effectively provide long-term support in rebuilding Haiti after a devastating earthquake.

We’re Lost But Making Good Time

By Mario Morino 3

How can we make sure nonprofits are accountable for real outcomes?

A Spark for Good Art

By Suzie Boss 1

During its first 10 years, Creative Capital has pumped $14 million into 324 projects from a range of artistic disciplines. But Creative Capital doesn’t just fund projects, it builds careers.

The Wrong Risks

By Sheela Patel 1

By paying so much attention to managing their own risks, philanthropists are no longer attending to the marginalized people who risk so much to make change happen.

Research: Tiny Cues Trigger Altruism

By Alana Conner

A mere hint of affiliation is sufficient to increase helping.