Nonprofit Management
Strategy Needs a Plan
The strategic plan is far from dead—it’s alive and adapting.
Point-Counterpoint - Most Popular
One issue, different points of view (more)
Food
A Healthy Dose of Skepticism
There is no scientific consensus on the safety of GMOs and no evidence that their commercialization has been beneficial to society as a whole; until there is, it is prudent to just say no.
Nonprofit Management
Asking the Right Questions in the Face of Controversy
A look at Central Asia Institute’s decision to continue working with co-founder Greg Mortenson despite controversy.
Philanthropy
Broadening the Aperture of Measurement
What research can and does tell us about unconditional cash transfers.
Individual Giving
Are Cash Transfers Overrated?
Response to the recent post "GiveDirectly? Not So Fast."
Nonprofits
Lessons of an SSIR Blogger
A look back at government regulation, philanthropy, “social blank” movements, and third sector grit.
Review
Social Innovations
Climate Science as Culture War
The public debate around climate change is no longer about science—it’s about values, culture, and ideology.
Philanthropy
False Dichotomies
Philanthrocapitalists are vital to moving beyond blame-game rhetoric to try to figure out solutions to the world’s problems.
Philanthropy
Philanthrocapitalism Is Not Social Change Philanthropy
Too few philanthrocapitalists are asking themselves hard questions about a model of economic growth that has made their acquisition of wealth possible.