Civic Engagement

Year of the Woman

By Eric Nee

From the Women’s March to #MeToo, women have risen up to change politics and society.

Human Rights

Can #MeToo Have Lasting Influence?

By Annie Neimand

Advocates and organizers need to think strategically about how to ensure that women are supported as they continue to report sexual violence and their perpetrators are held accountable. To do so, they can look to the science on social norms.

Philanthropy & Funding

Passion is Infectious

By Marilyn Harris

Showing enthusiasm is essential for securing crowdfunding dollars.

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From Clients to Customers

By William H. Woodwell Jr.

Changing the paradigm for marketing and service delivery.

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Profile: Hollaback Cofounder Emily May

By Jeanine Becker

Emily May created the online platform Hollaback, where women subjected to sexual harassment can share their stories.

Technology

The Unexamined Algorithm Is Not Worth Using

By Ruben Mancha & Haslina Ali

Why nonprofits need to evaluate the ethics of their algorithms.

Collaboration

Collaborating after the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

By Barbara Newhouse 4

Following the largest single act of social media fundraising, the ALS Association was faced with a “good crisis”—and a big challenge.

Collaboration

Creative vs. Transactional Collaboration

By Asha Curran 5

Lessons from experiments in nonprofit innovation at 92Y.

Organizational Development

Winning the Internet

By Cheryl Contee 4

How nonprofits can use the same tactics that helped Trump win the US presidency for outsized social impact.

Scaling

Developing Media Messages That Save Lives

By Jay A. Winsten 1

Keeping attention on an issue in a constantly evolving media landscape requires that nonprofits think flexibly.