In Aid of Conflict?
International food assistance can lead to a spike in the occurrence of armed conflict within a country.
Sectors - Articles
The Return of Capacity Building
It’s time for a renewed conversation about building the systems, structures, and skills for social sector excellence.
Promoting Government Action on Income Equality
Five lessons from research on poverty in America.
Social Innovation: A Bi-Partisan Bright Spot
The White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation enjoys broad, bi-partisan support; in the wake of midterm elections, its work is more important than ever.
Transforming Government Funding to Drive Impact
Governments around the world are beginning to embrace outcomes-based funding as a way to increase their impact.
Building Our Collaborative Muscles
Four ways funder-grantee networks can work together better and increase their impact.
The Rise of a Fourth Sector Skills Set
Tomorrow’s leaders are already developing a new problem-solving mindset—good thing, because they need to.
Investing in People Pays Big Dividends
A look at how one impact investor helps develop the talent that its portfolio organizations need to succeed.
Making Nonprofit-Corporate Alliances Work
The benefits and pitfalls of partnerships between nonprofits and business—and how to do it right.
Translating Sustainability Strategy into Practice
A simplified value-chain approach can help organizations deeply embed sustainability into their cultures.