Philanthropy

Investing in Society

By William F. Meehan, Derek Kilmer, and Maisie O'Flanagan

Charitable donors should think of themselves as "investors" – and should expect returns, just like a stock market investor would.

Fundraising

Too Many Nonprofits?

By Perla Ni 7

Are nonprofits doomed to a scramble for resources?

Individual Giving

Altruism in Disguise

By Vinay Jain

Gifts are not an incentive for donors to give, they're an excuse.

Impact Investing

Rolling Corporate Justice

By Michael Fitzgerald

New mechanism allows private investors to back socially responsible startups.

Arts

Steppenwolf’s New Stage

By Tony Proscio & Clara Miller

A theater ensemble transforms into a company with a bottom line.

Fundraising

The Power of Persuasion

By Robert B. Cialdini 5

Putting the science of influence to work in fundraising.

Social Entrepreneurship

Nothing Ventured, Something Gained

By Katherine Barr

When Honest Tea said no to venture capitalists, it waded into uncharted territory.

Impact Investing

Where Money Meets Mission

By Jed Emerson

Breaking down the firewall between foundation investments and programming.

Individual Giving

Love, Honor, and Don’t Bargain

By Andrew Nelson

When couples haggle over charity, total giving drops.

Fundraising

Is Foundation Grantmaking Biased?

By Chris McGarry

Social movement and grassroots organizations left in the cold.