The Dance of Deceit

By Melinda Tuan

A power imbalance undermines the social sector.

Seal of Approval

By Melissa Fullwood 1

Accreditation prompts higher charitable giving.

Investing in Society

By William F. Meehan, Derek Kilmer, and Maisie O'Flanagan

Charitable donors should think of themselves as "investors" – and should expect returns, just like a stock market investor would.

The Path of Change

By Jerry Porras & Tom Vander Ark

Jerry Porras and Tom Vander Ark discuss how leadership, vision, and competition will determine the future of education.

A Healthy Advantage

By Kimberly Solheim

Nonprofit health care providers are more cost-effective.

Social Innovations

Scaling Social Impact

By Gregory Dees, Beth Battle Anderson & Jane Wei-Skillern 3

Strategies for spreading social innovations.

Steppenwolf’s New Stage

By Tony Proscio & Clara Miller

A theater ensemble transforms into a company with a bottom line.

Partnerships for Learning

By Ted London & Dennis Rondinelli

Managing tensions in nonprofit organizations' alliances with corporations.

Resisting Temptations

By Steven A. Schroeder

Lessons on grantmaking.