Foundations
Using Evaluation as a Strategic Intervention
A new Packard Foundation report illustrates how funders can use evaluation as a powerful strategic intervention for large-scale policy and systems change.
Tag: Human Resources
Nonprofit Management
Winning the Talent Game
Nonprofits need to get smart about the competition for great talent.
Nonprofit Management
The Uncomfortable Truth About Talent Development
The toughest part of building a talent-rich organization is letting go of low performers—but it’s critical.
Nonprofit Management
Transforming Society’s View of Retirement
A rapidly growing group of individuals are redefining their post-midlife years in ways that hold great potential for themselves and society. SSIR x Bridgespan series.
Socially Responsible Business
Four Reasons to Champion Leadership Development
A behind-the-scenes look at the American Express Leadership Academy.
Nonprofit Management
Great Ideas and Great Execution Require Different Skills
Five important lessons on the relationship between innovating and achieving scale.
Nonprofit Management
Radical Focus and Driving Demand for Scale
By eliminating programs and driving demand with for-profit techniques, DoSomething.org is dramatically scaling its impact.
Philanthropy
Building Leadership Diversity: A Call to Action for Philanthropy
Philanthropy can lead the way to opportunity for young men and boys of color by supporting diverse leadership.
Business
The Secret to Transformative Scale: Hire Right
When it comes to an organization’s ability to achieve impact, outstanding people make the difference.