Social Entrepreneurship
Lending Out Wisdom
A memoir by the founder of Kiva highlights the passion that marks the life of a social entrepreneur.
Review
Tag: Altruism
Understanding why people behave unselfishly
Education
The Missing Link in Girls’ Education
Building resilience can improve girls’ health and education faster and more effectively, but it’s a missing component of nearly all global development efforts to improve girls’ outcomes.
Review
Philanthropy
Not-So-Ordinary Altruism
A defense of Effective Altruism raises the question of just how effective that movement can be.
Individual Giving
If It Does Good, Feel It
Benefiting emotionally from altruistic behavior doesn’t lessen—indeed, it increases—other people’s regard for that behavior.
Review
Philanthropy
How Giving Keeps on Giving
Those who engage in altruistic behavior reap benefits that are significant and measurable, two sociologists argue.
Philanthropy
As Giving Goes Global
Philanthropic activity is increasing worldwide in ways that reflect a shared ethos of humanitarian "virtue."
Nonprofit Management
Leading Against the Odds
The best social change leaders take risks when they need to, but they know better than to sacrifice themselves for the cause.
Individual Giving
Not “Better Than Nothing”
Combining charity with financial gain can seriously tarnish others’ appreciation of altruistic efforts.
Podcast
Advocacy
The Science Behind Compassion
Dr. James Doty highlights our "compassion deficit" and the need to recognize the societal and individual benefits of altruism.