Philanthropy & Funding
The Problem with Problem Statements
Forgoing the articulation of a problem statement and focusing on paradox leads to more effective communication with your organization’s supporters.
Tag: Community
Civil Society
A Faithful Force for Good
Religious organizations are powerful catalysts for social change.
Food
Regionalizing US Food Systems
Exploring the role of regional models—takeaways from the University of Vermont’s first-ever food systems summit.
Arts
What Can Cities Expect of the Arts?
Many cities claim they plan to renew themselves through the arts, but solving urban problems requires more than a few artists-in-residence.
Economic Development
Unequal Market Access
Markets can promote economic development, as long as they are inclusive.
Nonprofit Management
Understanding the Value of Backbone Organizations in Collective Impact: Part 3
An in-depth review of what it takes to be a backbone organization, and how to evaluate and support its work.
Nonprofit Management
Understanding the Value of Backbone Organizations in Collective Impact: Part 2
An in-depth review of what it takes to be a backbone organization, and how to evaluate and support its work.
Nonprofits & NGOs
Understanding the Value of Backbone Organizations in Collective Impact: Part 1
An in-depth review of what it takes to be a backbone organization, and how to evaluate and support its work.
Social Entrepreneurship
Same Goals, Lost Synergies
We must blend the knowledge base and research techniques of social psychology with the enthusiasm and business expertise of social innovators.