Global Issues
Education as Social Enterprise in Africa
Chris Bradford, co-founder of the African Leadership Academy, discusses the role of educational institutions in shaping the future of Africa.
Podcast
Solutions - Most Popular
Why Do New York City Board Members Give More?
Why do board cultures vary so much by geography, and how can we help bring the best of them to all cities?
Mobile Measurement: Lowering Costs and Engaging Beneficiaries
We should be paying attention to monitoring and evaluation innovation in developing countries, where technology leads to better programs.
Podcast
Social Innovations
Investing in Africa
Thomas Barry, founder of the Zephyr Management investment firm, discusses widespread opportunities for private equity investment in Africa.
Revitalizing Struggling American Cities
Living Cities is working with five US municipalities to develop an ecosystem for solving urban problems.
Social Entrepreneurs Must Achieve Not Survive
The sector needs to shift the definition of success from organizations that survive to organizations that actually achieve their missions.
Learning From Paul Brest’s Leadership at Hewlett
Philanthropy needs senior leaders who see themselves as student-leaders striving to help the field grapple with the difficult challenges it faces.
How Simon Greer Became a Lover, Not a Fighter
An interview with Simon Greer before starting as president of the Nathan Cummings Foundation.
How Nonprofit Networks Are Raising the Bar on Results
Nine of the ten largest US nonprofits are networks, with multiple affiliates across the country striving for significant impact.
Friendraising Versus Slacktivism
Unmotivated donors didn’t materialize out of the ether when social media started taking over the world.