Foundations
Six Ways Contests Improve Philanthropy
Insights from Knight Foundation after years of funding open contests.
Tag: Social Entrepreneurship
Individual Giving
Four Giving Trends Among Wealthy Donors
A new study provides insight into the giving behavior of 22 wealthy donors.
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Civil Society
Civic Work, Civic Lessons: Two Generations Reflect on Public Service
Civic Work, Civic Lessons discusses the importance of engaging in public service, especially for younger people.
Impact Investing
Lasting Impact: Investing via Open Holding Companies
We need to change the structure through which we make impact investments for inclusive, fully realized value.
Health
Last Mile Gaps in the Affordable Care Act
Three massive and untapped entrepreneurial opportunities.
Nonprofit Management
The Nonprofitization of Business
Two areas where business can begin to learn from nonprofits.
Social Entrepreneurship
Silicon Valley Won’t Save the World, but…
Development professionals can learn from Silicon Valley aid efforts, and create more effective and transformative change around the world.
Human Rights
However Long the Night: A Q&A With Molly Melching
A discussion with the cultural entrepreneur, human rights advocate, and founder of Tostan.
Education
Building Change into University DNA
Students are demanding education that will allow them to align their values with their academic and career choices—an interview with Ashoka U's Marina Kim.
Civil Society
Civil Society and Significant Change—Are We Ready?
Given the scope and urgency of the many changes facing the social sector, it’s time to build new bridges for cross-sector and cross-generation learning.