Libraries as Laboratories
In Accra, Ghana, social entrepreneurs are working to reinvent the public library for the 21st century.
Sectors - Articles
Helping Cities Remain Strong
A $100 million foundation initiative aims to foster urban resilience in the face of disaster.
The Science of Donor Connection
A state-of-the-art database gives nonprofit leaders a tool for building relationships with potential funders.
Off-the-Shelf or Do-It-Yourself?
How a company supports employee voluntarism depends on whether it participates in certain kinds of external networks.
Dressed to Thrive
Fitted for Work gives women what they need—from a new look to a new skill set—to advance in their careers.
An Rx for Surplus Meds
The Dispensary of Hope is distributing unused pharmaceuticals to patients who need them.
Under One Roof
By bringing people together and by pooling resources, the Housing Partnership network expands the range of affordable places to live.
Beyond Diplomacy
Civil society organizations are dramatically changing how countries bring an end to violent political conflict.
Subsidizing Impact
The right formula for creating a socially beneficial enterprise often includes a strong dose of up-front philanthropic support
A Field of Its Own
After many years of operating on others' academic turf, nonprofit studies is ready to claim new ground.