In Recoding America, Barack Obama’s former deputy chief technology officer argues that the success of government policies requires better implementation of digital services for the public.
We need a more systemic and accessible way for underserved individuals to share their beliefs, insights, and experiences directly with policymakers, nonprofits, and their own communities.
It is essential to build direct consumer feedback into funding criteria for government and nonprofit programs serving low-income people.
By understanding what beneficiaries think works and doesn’t work, foundations and nonprofits can provide better programs.
Apple's employee matching gift program is a great first step, but it still has a ways to go.
One foundation leader is demonstrating what a community foundation can do to defend nonprofits in their area from state budget cuts.
Instead of the profit/nonprofit distinction, individuals should ask themselves: Who is the target beneficiary and what are the best products/services that can be provided?
The philanthropic community might access the “constituent’s voice” through user reviews of nonprofit organizations written by clients, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
Creating greater social impact throughout the philanthropic ecosystem—a report from a recent Markets for Giving workshop.
The current economic crisis is the result of a huge misalignment of short term, personal benefits and long term sustainability.
A new report suggests that no matter how narrow a foundation’s (or by extension, a nonprofit’s) mission, it should creatively serve a broad base of beneficiaries and not exclude the poor or minorities.
Instead of sending the money all at once, donors should create a plan to stagger and guarantee funding for years to come.
The author submits that focusing on individual donors may yield the most return
During these tough economic times, appeals to the heart may replace quantitative metrics in successfully appealing to donors.
Charity gift cards are a good way to give meaningful holiday presents.
Foundations' plans to match gifts to local nonprofits will stimulate giving.
Too little charity actually reaches the needy.
Is strategic philanthropy a wise course?
Ditch the statistics -- to fundraise more effectively use story.
Telling their stories is a powerful way for nonprofits to fundraise.
What can foundation funding do to improve local media information?
Nonprofits can help voters make critical decisions.
Put companies on alert that their refusal to give back to the community is not going unnoticed.
It sometimes seems that the nonprofit sector is being bureaucratized faster than it is becoming professionalized.
What sparked life-time trustees, who once saw investments only in terms of financial returns, to embrace program-related investments?
The author has penned an engaging book that unravels the complicated issues surrounding business ethics.
Three take-away tips on nonprofit fundraising from maketing guru Seth Godin.
As government shrinks funding for the needy, who will pay for social services?
Foundations, listen up: Venture capital firms are making it easier than ever for entrepreneurs to get seed money.
Business execs may have difficulty entering the nonprofit arena.
What to do about the coming nonprofit leadership deficit?
To be effective, progressive groups need to take the strategies of the right and apply them to worthy causes.
Does a place on the generosity index really spur giving?
All but the largest nonprofits are still struggling to make ends meet.
What's holding community foundations back from asking for donations?
Why are donor-advised funds being treated differently than other foundation resources?
When does a change of organizational strategy become mission creep?
What is the role of test scores in driving improvement in the education system?
Is the Kaufman Foundation using its resources appropriately?
Should the current minimum payout requirement of 5 percent for private foundations be increased?
