Mission Matters Most
To thrive, a nonprofit organization must develop—and adhere to—a clear statement of its core purpose.
Nonprofits & NGOs - Most Popular
Innovative ideas to help leaders of nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations work more effectively (more)
Do Volunteers Make Better Employees?
People who perform volunteer work, far from being distracted by it, tend to perform better at their jobs.
Fatal Flaw
After a disaster, donors to relief funds pay more attention to the death toll than to the needs of survivors.
Leading Indicators
Team dynamics strongly affect the level of commitment shown by volunteer leaders of nonprofit associations.
Shaping Global Partnerships for a Post-2015 World
The principles of collective impact offer important lessons for architects of global collaborative efforts.
Nonprofits
Fundamentals, Not Fads
The experience of prize-winning social sector leaders highlights the enduring lessons of nonprofit management. Part one of a six-part series.
Transforming Our Anti-Social Sector
Our sector’s trajectory does not point to a pivotal future role in solving social problems—what might a new paradigm look like, and could we ever get there?
Social Change and the Shadow Side of Passion
Major opportunities to change the world often lie within our biggest personal challenges.
Cracking the Code on Social Impact
An emerging measurement approach emphasizes the value in standardizing outcomes for the whole social sector.
Influence and Impact: The New Nonprofit Digital Team
A recent report examines the evolution of digital efforts at nonprofits and the challenges that lie ahead.