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How Impact Data Changes the Way Donors Give
A recent study shows that comparable, easily digestible metrics shifted donations from charities with only a good pitch to those with demonstrable results.
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Making the Affordable Aspirational: Increasing the Adoption of Frugal Innovations at the Base of the Pyramid
Companies and nonprofits need to be more realistic and empathetic that consumers’ decisions are not purely driven by cost.
The Future of Family Philanthropy
In a time of complicated transitions and historical opportunities, philanthropic families must reflect on their purpose, pace, power, and practices.
Unlocking the Potential of Open 990 Data
As the movement to expand public use of nonprofit data collected by the Internal Revenue Service advances, it’s a good time to review how far the social sector has come and how much work remains to reach the full potential of this treasure trove.
Reading List: Bridging Divides to Create Social Change
A list of articles for NMI attendees on finding common ground to address pressing social issues.
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How (Not) to Scale a Nonprofit
Attempts to scale a successful, community-based nonprofit may have failed, but what the founder learned in the process is instructive for social entrepreneurs and philanthropists alike.
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Why the Social Sector Needs an Impact Registry
Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply report your program results and get them externally verified by a trusted third-party registry? It’s not as impossible as it sounds—in fact, we’re close.
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The Imaginary Crisis
An excerpt from Another World Is Possible on methods for improving our social imagination.
Combatting the Psychology of Bias
How our brains undermine long-term thinking, and what social impact organizations can do about it.
Building an Ecosystem of Community-Led Public Health
COVID-19 vaccine efforts showed how successfully centering communities can overcome mistrust and access barriers.