The Sound of No Music

By James A. Phills, Jr.

Like many nonprofits, the Oakland Symphony failed to understand the distinction between mission and strategy.

A Lesson for the Left

By Andrea Orr

Study finds right-wing philanthropy gets more results.

Determining Diversity

By Jan Chong

Do socially responsible funds ask the right questions?

No Strings Attached

By Rosanne Siino

Nonprofits not muzzled by government money.

Sticking Together

By Anne Stuhldreher

A California mayor’s challenge leads to an innovative resource-pooling strategy.

15 Minutes with Cheryl Phillips

By SSIR editor

Interview with Seattle Times journalist Cheryl Phillips.

The Working Poor

By David K. Shipler

The working poor are neither helpless nor omnipotent.

15 Minutes with Robert Egger

By SSIR editor

Interview with Robert Egger, founder, D.C. Central Kitchen.

Human Rights

Scaling the Walls

By Sejal Shah

How a nonprofit spurred the Indian government to help seniors.

The Path of Change

By Jerry Porras & Tom Vander Ark

Jerry Porras and Tom Vander Ark discuss how leadership, vision, and competition will determine the future of education.