The Case for Communications

By Sean Gibbons 7

How smart, strategic communications can help nonprofits and foundations win.

Closing the Wealth Gap for Families of Color

By La June Montgomery Tabron 2

We must align programs and policies to better support the financial strength and security of families of color today, while keeping sight of the long-term benefits for all of creating a truly inclusive economy.

Tackling Heropreneurship

By Daniela Papi-Thornton 52

Why we need to move from “the social entrepreneur” to social impact.

A Defense of Story

By Thaler Pekar 7

Stories can be overly simple, even deceptive. But more often than not, they help surface and illuminate truth, and embracing their complexity offers deep reward.

Grassroots Change

By Eric Nee 6

To create long-lasting social change, organizations and programs must become embedded in the local community.

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Innovations in Health Equity and Health Philanthropy

By Faith Mitchell 1

Funders are devising new approaches that account for the impact that
social issues have on people’s health.

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Illuminating the Health Equity Challenge

By Garth Graham, MaryLynn Ostrowski, & Alyse Sabina

The causes of health inequity are diverse and entwined; the solutions will be as well.

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Partnering with Philanthropy in Native America

By Nick Tilsen 1

Community-based organizations, philanthropic institutions, and federal agencies—all are needed to support and sustain revitalization efforts.

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Building Power, Building Health

By Doran Schrantz 1

By catalyzing the power of people to make change, community organizers equip
people at every level to overcome the myriad barriers to health.

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Reducing Health Disparities in Atlanta

By Karen Minyard, Kathryn Lawler, Elizabeth Fuller, Mary Wilson, & Etha Henry 3

A coalition of organizations is improving the health of low-income communities.