From Petitions to Decisions
After Change.org placed petitions at the center of its platform, the size of its membership soared. But operating a high-volume petition site isn’t enough for its leaders. Includes magazine extras.
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Substance Over Style
An international design award based in Denmark celebrates products and projects that aim “to improve life.”
Mentor for America
Thanks to the New Teacher Center, beginning educators gain support that will help them thrive in a challenging profession.
A Good Ending
Leaders at the Atlantic Philanthropies are modeling best practices for winding down a large, high-profile foundation. Includes magazine extras.
Get Rid of the Grid?
An emerging business model that aims to reduce energy poverty holds real promise. But it needs a jump-start.
Equal Effort
Behind the recent advance of gay marriage rights lies a decade of careful planning and diligent collaboration. Includes magazine extras.
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Taking a Charter Flight
In one prominent effort to reinvent public schools, promise and performance don't necessarily match up.
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A Guide to “Good” Investment
Two impact investing pioneers offer a primer on efforts to generate both social benefits and financial returns.
Building Values-Based, Results-Driven Leaders
Developing leaders who understand shared values and focus on results leads to successful, sustainable social change.
As Giving Goes Global
Philanthropic activity is increasing worldwide in ways that reflect a shared ethos of humanitarian "virtue."