Health
Lessons in Forging Global Change
The successful 15-year campaign to eliminate mercury-based medical devices provides lessons for others creating large-scale social change.
Tag: Philanthropy
Foundations
Filling the Gap in Media Funding
Foundations are increasing their media-related grantmaking—but they need to do more.
Measuring Social Impact
Impact, Not Overhead, Is What Counts
A look at barriers global NGOs face in reporting the right measures of effectiveness—and how funders and grantees can begin to overcome them.
Social Entrepreneurship
Game Changers Win By Embracing Bold Strategy
A look at the skills, competencies, and behaviors organizations need to navigate the “new normal.”
Impact Investing
Creating a Better Future Through Transparency
We need more investors to share their impact performance data.
Philanthropy
Tackling Overhead Together
Grantmakers and nonprofits must come to a mutual understanding of the true costs of change.
Board Governance
Transforming the Donor-Grantee Relationship
Effective giving requires strong personal relationships and networks.
Foundations
Keeping the “Community” in Community Foundations
A response to the recent article "Redefining Community Foundations" and why community foundations need to stay focused on local impact.