Do They Still Need Our Money?
A wave of big-bet grants has left some funders asking whether recipient organizations still “need” their money. That’s always the wrong question.
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Working in Partnership With Opportunity Youth
Leaders of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions’ Opportunity Youth Forum share lessons from a decade of work achieving better outcomes for young people.
How Infrastructure Spending Can Help the Most Vulnerable Americans
Three areas where philanthropic funders can partner with government on infrastructure investments to advance equity in the United States.
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The Relational Work of Systems Change
Collective impact efforts must prioritize working together in more relational ways to find systemic solutions to social problems.
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Fostering Self-Organization
An excerpt from Impact Networks on four key principles to realize the immense potential of collaborative and purpose-driven networks.
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Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders—Race and Diversity Today
Crystal Hayling of The Libra Foundation and Sonal Shah of The Asian American Foundation discuss how their organizations are transforming the way race is discussed in America and how to improve understanding about racial concerns that will lead to a more inclusive society. Produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Opening Up Educational Opportunities Through Network Leadership
How a network mindset can break down silos between public agencies and nonprofits to successfully promote equitable and accessible education.
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Embracing Collective Impact at United Way
Four leaders of United Ways across the United States discuss shifting their roles from funders to true partners in collective impact efforts.
Can Social Innovation Rise to Meet the Moment?
In a world shaped by the twin advances of populism and authoritarianism, social innovation reminds us that all things are still possible.
What ‘Cash Plus’ Programs Teach Us About Fighting Extreme Poverty
Years of implementing, studying, and iterating on cash transfer programs have revealed some important lessons about achieving long-term impact.