Economic Impact: A New Approach for Proving Outcomes

By James D. Woods & Chris W. Johnson 4

There’s a more dynamic and tangible third dimension—beyond efficiency and effectiveness—through which nonprofits can define, measure, and communicate their success.

Fostering Behavior Change for Better Health

By Aarthi Rao & Sandra McCoy 6

How a patient-centered approach and tools from the private sector can greatly enhance global health programs that require changes in attitudes or behavior.

Sectors

Rethinking Spending Rates

By Lee Roper-Batker 3

Endowment spending rates are at the heart of every foundation and should hold deep connections to mission alignment, values, and governance.

Why [Buzzword] Won’t Save the World

By Jordan Levy 9

Marketing success doesn’t equal impact.

A New Path for Social Enterprises Through the “Valley of Death”

By Don Shaffer 3

Providing a tailored mix of different types of capital and reestablishing a more human-centered sense of accountability is helping social enterprises traverse the proverbial funding gap.

Global Issues

Building an Intentional and Inclusive Civic Infrastructure

By Stephen Patrick & Sheri Brady 1

To address 21st-century problems, we need to build a civic infrastructure that serves all members of society, especially those on the margins.

Renewable Energy Brings Opportunity for All

By Richard Dobbs, James Manyika, & Jonathan Woetzel

More than a billion people worldwide still lack electricity and the opportunity it can bring. But access is now more possible than ever.