Design Thinking
Incremental Innovation
Innovation comes in different forms, and most of the time it's not disruptive. An introduction to the winter 2015 issue.
Tag: Philanthropy
Philanthropy
Known Quantity
To be effective, the work of philanthropy should be not just innovative but also cumulative.
Review
Philanthropy
How Giving Keeps on Giving
Those who engage in altruistic behavior reap benefits that are significant and measurable, two sociologists argue.
Civil Society
The Strong Effect of Weak Ties
Social connections help drive protest mobilization—as long as those connections aren't too close.
Individual Giving
The $338 Million Ebola Giving Gap
Why corporate and individual giving to fight Ebola lags far behind that of other crises, and how to unlock more dollars.
Podcast
Social Innovations
Helping Donors Give Directly to Recipients
Give Directly offers a simpler, more personal route of donation - connecting donor to recipient. In this podcast, Paul discusses how technology, a commitment to efficiency, and dedication to improving the donation process on both ends, has made Give Directly a success.
Nonprofit Management
Redesigning Higher Education Through Intentional Influence
To create system-level change, we must use influence to both work within the system and disrupt it.
Foundations
Helping Social Change Leaders Thrive
Lessons from the movement to end violence against girls and women.
Fundraising
Building Your Individual Donor Base
A recent study reveals opportunities for small nonprofits to strengthen individual donor contributions.
Human Rights
A New Approach to Fighting Modern Slavery
A new effort to eradicate slavery is showing success—and may provide a model for other complex human rights and social justice issues.