More Power, Less Cohesion
People who rise within a hierarchy often develop qualities that make it hard for them work together in groups.
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Working in Tension
In a hybrid organization, the trade-offs between social and commercial goals are real—and they require careful management.
Charity Versus Innovation
The response by US foundations to federal welfare reform in the 1990s illuminates their role in policy development.
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A She Change
Iris Bohnet reminds us that we all have our biases—and suggests ways that we might overcome them.
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Boulevards and Beltlines
How citizens can push back against urban sprawl and create vibrant, interconnected communities.
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What’s in a Measure?
International metrics on human rights, gender violence, and sex trafficking aren't nearly as objective as they seem. But they still have their uses.
A Chorus for Wildlife
How World Wildlife Fund helped organize a global clarion call to stop wildlife crime.
12 Common Criticisms of Philanthropy—and Some Answers
Critics have argued that charitable giving isn’t focused enough on the poor, isn’t sufficient to make a difference, is undemocratic, and more, but research—and history—show otherwise.
How Impact Investors Actually Measure Impact
A systematic look at leading impact investors’ wide array of impact measurement practices—and how best to combine them.
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The Third Wave: An Entrepreneur’s Vision of the Future
The cofounder of AOL looks at the Internet's potential to transform the social sector, on issues from healthcare to food access.