Risks Worth Taking
When philanthropists fund programmatic interventions, they should resist the seduction of certainty.
Nonprofits & NGOs - Most Popular
Innovative ideas to help leaders of nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations work more effectively (more)
Measuring Advocacy – Yes We Can!
Five measurement strategies that enable rapid course correction and continuous improvement.
Giving Wisely When Time is of the Essence
The importance of a nonprofit’s impact when choosing where to donate, and the top high-impact organizations working in international emergency response.
Networking a City
The Barr Fellows Network is changing the way work gets done in Boston’s large and entrenched social sector.
Understanding the Value of Backbone Organizations in Collective Impact: Part 1
An in-depth review of what it takes to be a backbone organization, and how to evaluate and support its work.
Don’t Just Scale, Retrofit! – Part 2
Most nonprofits are more apt to benefit from retrofitting rather than scaling strategies.
Don’t Just Scale, Retrofit! – Part 1
Most nonprofits are more apt to benefit from retrofitting rather than scaling strategies.
How to Gather Stories
Three ways to gather powerful and persuasive stories from colleagues, customers, donors, grantees, and yourself for effective messaging.
Social Media: Getting Value Means Giving Value
Four tips for moving your social media out of zombie status—and making your investment in it worthwhile.