Education
Two Approaches to Advocacy
Proponents of charter school expansion in Massachusetts thought that a ballot initiative was the obvious bet. They were wrong.
Tag: Voting
Advocacy
When Philanthropy Meets Advocacy
Increasing numbers of Americans want charitable organizations to step into the public policy arena and lead the causes they care about. Open access to this article is made possible by Civitas Public Affairs Group.
Civic Engagement
Civic Participation Begins in Schools
Fostering a robust democracy in America requires that we create a truly democratic school culture.
Environment
A Fresh Start for Conservation
The Trump Administration has given the environmental community an opportunity to become better listeners, reconnect with its core constituents, and tap into a little humility along the way.
Organizational Development
Winning the Internet
How nonprofits can use the same tactics that helped Trump win the US presidency for outsized social impact.
Philanthropy & Funding
How Philanthropy Can Help Bridge America’s Political Divide
The imperative to invest in risky collaboration has never been greater.
Advocacy
Advocating an End to the Death Penalty
The Atlantic Philanthropies and its network of partners are using advocacy and communications to end capital punishment in the United States once and for all.
Advocacy
Funding Research for Advocacy
How a commitment to effective messaging research helped reframe the debate around freedom to marry and win greater support.
Review
Civic Engagement
The People’s Budget
Participatory budgeting, which enables citizens to decide how to spend public funds, is building a more empowering model of democracy.