Donation Cannibalization

By Andrew Nelson

When nonprofits earn taxable income, private donors give less.

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.

Too Many Nonprofits?

By Perla Ni 7

Are nonprofits doomed to a scramble for resources?

Altruism in Disguise

By Vinay Jain

Gifts are not an incentive for donors to give, they're an excuse.

Rolling Corporate Justice

By Michael Fitzgerald

New mechanism allows private investors to back socially responsible startups.

Steppenwolf’s New Stage

By Tony Proscio & Clara Miller

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

The Power of Persuasion

By Robert B. Cialdini 5

Putting the science of influence to work in fundraising.

Nothing Ventured, Something Gained

By Katherine Barr

When Honest Tea said no to venture capitalists, it waded into uncharted territory.

Where Money Meets Mission

By Jed Emerson

Breaking down the firewall between foundation investments and programming.

Love, Honor, and Don’t Bargain

By Andrew Nelson

When couples haggle over charity, total giving drops.