Iraq’s Activist Entrepreneurs
A grassroots collective of Iraqi entrepreneurs softened their ambitions when faced with funding shortfalls and corporate offers.
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The Nonprofit Sector Has an RCT Problem
Randomized controlled trials are touted as the benchmark for evaluating social programs. The social sector should focus instead on an improvement orientation to evaluating performance. | Open access to this article made possible by the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice at the University of Chicago
Putting Government in the People’s Hands
Tracka seeks to close the accountability gap between the Nigerian government and its citizens.
Planning Equitable Cities
Smart Growth America's new Center for Zoning Solutions offers a headquarters for the zoning reform movement.
How AI Can Deepen Nonprofit Relationships
Rather than depersonalizing ties to donors, AI tools can help nonprofits be more engaged and responsive to their expectations.
Protecting Heritage in Wartime
The Ark for Ukraine project is a groundbreaking mission to preserve Ukrainian culture using mobile technology.
Translating Social Enterprises
China took a pragmatic approach to adopting social enterprises as a new organizational form.
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Americans Are Fighting Goliath—And Winning
Oil and gas's dominance over American life can feel like a David vs. Goliath story. Despite the odds, growing pushback in red, blue, and purple states shows that the Davids have more power than we might think—and philanthropy can help them win.
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The Impact of Oil and Gas on American Life
This series is sponsored by the Funder Collaborative on Oil and Gas, a team of experts and innovators hosted by the Rockefeller Family Fund working to stop the expansion of oil and gas infrastructure in the United States. It features stories of Americans from across the political spectrum who are standing up for local values and fighting to hold the industry accountable, along with ideas for how we can nurture this growing social movement, and insights for repairing our civic life.
How to Encourage the Corporate Heart
Beyond targeting actions, laws should build the standards, signals, and structures that shape mindsets.