Five Things Strategy Isn’t
The language, tools, processes, and practices of philanthropy have evolved steadily and dramatically, but strategy needs rescuing.
Solutions - Articles
Leading the Way to Greater Global Giving
Celebrating collective generosity in the United States can boost philanthropy worldwide.
Are Cash Transfers Overrated?
Response to the recent post "GiveDirectly? Not So Fast."
Structural Revolution and the Social Sector
How field-level strategies could help shift the social sector toward a relentless focus on maximizing impact.
Nothing Succeeds Like Succession
One test of a nonprofit organization hinges on whether it can manage a difficult leadership transition.
Developing a Culture of Knowledge Management
The three types of data foundations need—and how they must use them.
GiveDirectly? Not So Fast.
We are mistaking an important experiment for a proven solution.
Hiring for Good
How nonprofits seeking outside assistance can avoid missed opportunities and foster truly productive partnerships.
Building a Resilient Volunteer Organization
How one volunteer relief organization’s approach and recruitment policies has allowed it to grow and remain relevant to the populations it serves.
Creating a Smarter Philanthropic Marketplace
Most funders are not adequately tapping into existing data and knowledge to better inform their grantmaking.