Early, Patient, Nimble Philanthropy Can Make or Break Public-Private Partnerships
A look at how private long-term investment can help spur public engagement—and lead to policy change and impact—in environmental conservation and beyond.
Articles P2560
Education
Low Performance and High Satisfaction: The Information Paradox of Bad Schools
Parents in emerging economies seem happy with schools that don’t teach their kids very much. The lack of demand for good quality education could be one of the biggest barriers to solving the education crisis.
Social Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, and Innovation in China and the United States
Chinese and American philanthropists have more in common than one might think.
Leveraging the Power of Bots for Civil Society
Autonomous technologies can support social services programs, but delivery must always be centered around people.
The Emerging World of Online Health Communities
Platforms that provide a way for patients, caregivers, and health care staff to share stories and develop solutions across the health system are disrupting traditional hierarchies in medicine.
(Re)thinking Funder Networks and Collaboratives
The 2016 US presidential election is reminding philanthropy of its value.
Podcast
How Big Indicators Can Help Solve Global Problems
Planet Inc.’s Andrew Zolli explains how big data paired with big indicators will help us predict and respond to global crises.
IN-DEPTH SERIES
Picture This: How We Frame Issues Matters for Social Change
This multi-part series presented in partnership with The Communications Network, the FrameWorks Institute, and leading organizations explores how framing profoundly influences our understanding of social challenges, and how we think and talk about potential solutions.
How Nonprofit Boards Can Start the Merger Conversation
There are six moments in every organization’s business cycle that are ripe for discussion around how mergers and alliances can advance mission and impact.