Business
The Rise and Struggles of Social Enterprise in 2013
The whirlwind year for social enterprise saw new investments, corporate forms, and business models.
Tag: United States
Foundations
Think You Know Private Foundations? Think Again.
The investment and giving behavior of many private foundations differs from that of the mega-foundations; and it matters that we know.
Government
Moving Everyday Gun Violence into View
Mayor Michael Nutter talks about Cities United and preventing gun violence in cities across the United States through cross-sector partnerships.
Philanthropy
Five Ways Funders Can Replicate What Works
A look at how funders can support effective implementation of evidence-based programs.
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Education
The Public School Advantage: Why Public Schools Outperform Private Schools
The Public School Advantage draws on empirical data to argue against the popular perception that public schools are inferior to private schools.
Government
Tackling Political Polarization Through Philanthropy
Steps funders can take to tackle partisan gridlock and solve social problems at scale.
Environment
Bringing Social Impact Bonds to the Environment
Is the social impact bond model better suited to environmental issues?
Health
An Rx for Surplus Meds
The Dispensary of Hope is distributing unused pharmaceuticals to patients who need them.
Nonprofit Management
Under One Roof
By bringing people together and by pooling resources, the Housing Partnership network expands the range of affordable places to live.
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Education
Stories out of School
The movement to reform public schools through competition and testing is a "hoax," according to a one-time promoter of the movement.