Taking Lessons from Africa’s Youth

By Sir Fazle Hasan Abed & Reeta Roy 4

Those who want a prosperous future for the continent need to engage—and listen to—its young leaders.

Humans: There’s No App for That

By Karti Subramanian 3

The inconvenient truth about data, technology, and social impact.

Can Charity Make Big Brother Benevolent?

By Peter Manzo 4

What would Hari Seldon think of big data?

Can a “Like” Save a Life?

By Julie Dixon 6

A Georgetown University and Waggener Edstrom study sheds new light on the debate surrounding the effectiveness of online influence.

Collaborative Disruption in the Nonprofit World

By Kyle Zimmer

Nonprofits are making funding an integral part of their mission, and working with for-profits and other nontraditional partners to deliver on that mission.

Product Paternalism

By Jonathan C. Lewis 6

Women’s empowerment means voter choice, partner choice, healthcare choice, reproductive choice, career choice, and consumer choice.

Nonprofits

A Better IRS Code

By Aaron Hurst 9

One simple change to the IRS code would ensure that nonprofits assemble diverse boards that truly represent the organizations’ owners: the community.

Role Play: Define Your Role So Social Change Can Flow

By Theresa Fay-Bustillos 3

By understanding their unique role in the social change landscape, nonprofit organizations can increase their impact.

Impact Investing in the Middle East: What Next?

By Jamil Wyne & Yehia Houry

Impact investment opportunities could arise across the MENA region with the proper incentives and regulatory framework.

What is The Future of Hospital Community Benefit Programs?

By Chris Kabel 2

Health systems need to rethink their programs to take full advantage of health reform—and reframe their value to the communities they serve.