Philanthropy

A Failure of Philanthropy

By Rob Reich 3

From the archives: American charity shortchanges the poor, and public policy is partly to blame.

Measuring Social Impact

Research Rules

By R. Christine Hershey & Andrew Posey

Why nonprofits should do their homework before communicating with the public.

Fundraising

Going, Going, Sold for Too Little!

By Aaron Dalton

Why nonprofit auctions are inefficient, and how they can raise more money.

Fundraising

Untapped Donors

By Leslie Berger 1

Volunteers and young people are among several overlooked source of funds.

Individual Giving

Donor, Heal Thyself

By Paul C. Light

Donor fatigue is ultimately rooted in givers' own reluctance to invest in the future.

Impact Investing

The Other 95 Percent

By Alessandra Bianchi

How a community foundation uses proxy voting to advance its mission.

Fundraising

Are Local Organizations More Deserving of Donations than the Red Cross?

By Perla Ni 1

What's holding community foundations back from asking for donations?

Health

Sharing Power

By Jonathan B. Levine

How Merck and the WHO have sustained a fragile balance of power in their battle against river blindness.

Foundations

The Funder Next Door

By Michael Seltzer

When grantmakers move into the communities they serve.

Education

College-Bound

By Holly Holland

Project GRAD builds community support for educational reform in the inner city.