Civil Society

War of Ideas

By Andrew Rich 1

Why mainstream and liberal foundations and the think tanks they support are losing in the war of ideas in American politics.

Urban Development

Polishing Up the Diamond

By Anne Stuhldreher 9

How did the Jacobs Foundation help revitalize a neighborhood? By listening to its residents.

Nonprofit Management

Managing Medusa

By Pamela Yatsko

A Hong Kong manufacturer brings business practices to social services in Asia.

Philanthropy

The Ratings Game

By Perla Ni 11

Can ratings systems help guide giving?

Philanthropy

Review: The Charity of Nations

Review By David Suarez

Humanitarianism has failed, say the authors.

Foundations

Neglecting the Neediest

By Andrea Orr

Foundations favor urban poor over rural residents.

Foundations

Risky Business

By Elayne Demby

Nonprofits court trouble with hedge funds.

Socially Responsible Business

Golden Opportunity

By Wayne Dunn

When a Canadian multinational laid off hundreds of gold miners in South Africa, it went many extra miles to help them get back on their feet.

Social Entrepreneurship

Creative Space

By Andrea Orr

How MacArthur’s no-strings-attached “genius” grants uncover exceptional people.

Foundations

Foundations’ Double Standard

By Sheila Kaplan

How funders flout their own rules.