Understanding the Value of Backbone Organizations in Collective Impact: Part 1

By Shiloh Turner, Kathy Merchant, John Kania & Ellen Martin 3

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

By John Brothers 2

Most nonprofits are more apt to benefit from retrofitting rather than scaling strategies.

Don’t Just Scale, Retrofit! – Part 1

By John Brothers

Most nonprofits are more apt to benefit from retrofitting rather than scaling strategies.

How to Gather Stories

By Thaler Pekar 2

Three ways to gather powerful and persuasive stories from colleagues, customers, donors, grantees, and yourself for effective messaging.

You Can Has Memesez?

By Amy Sample Ward 2

Three guidelines for any nonprofit looking to join an Internet meme.

Social Media: Getting Value Means Giving Value

By Curtis Chang 2

Four tips for moving your social media out of zombie status—and making your investment in it worthwhile.

Gaming with a Purpose

By William Brindley

Serious games tap into the same culture of online friendship from social networking to fuel peer involvement and encourage collaboration around real-world challenges.

CSR Rule #1: Do No Harm

By Peter Karoff 1

Corporate philanthropy is complicated and may have multiple objectives, but Peter Karoff, Founder of The Philanthropic Initiative, argues its ultimate intention should be to do no harm.

Is Business the New Charity?

By Aaron Hurst 9

Investing in small business and new ventures is a good thing and vital to our communities, but we must not confuse it with charity or strategic long-term social investment.

Measurement that Benefits the Measured

By Matthew Forti 2

Three forms of engagement that can help nonprofits better respond to the needs and strengths of their constituents.