The Effectiveness Trap

By Jan Masaoka

Millions of words have been written about the need to measure the effectiveness of nonprofits, and millions of dollars have been spent doing just that. It's time to ask: What has been the impact of this effectiveness movement?

Sparking Nonprofit Innovation

By Robert I. Sutton

To innovate, nonprofits must do things that clash with common but misguided beliefs about managing. Here are some counterintuitive ideas to stimulate innovation in your organization.

The Importance of Being Emphathetic

By Gerald Burstyn 1

Recent research suggests that emotional intelligence is one of the important characteristics of group leaders.

Nonprofit Management

Going to Scale

By Jeffrey L. Bradach 3

With few exceptions, most US nonprofits operate in a single neighborhood, town, or city. How can proven nonprofits increase their reach?