Transparency for Impact, Not Just Compliance
We must not allow skin-deep, compliance-driven transparency to become an acceptable substitute for values-driven, culturally ingrained efforts.
Big Picture Commentary and analysis on social innovation ideas and approaches
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Waiting for Superman–What Superhero Nonprofit Leaders Actually Resemble and Why We Need More
With a much talked about leadership gap on the horizon, we need to support the developing group of new leaders.
Tipping Point for A National Movement for ECE Shared Services
The Shared Services business model has something to offer small nonprofits that need to maintain their independence and community linkages.
Kids Can’t Wait
Are we still committed to providing a world-class public education for all our children?
Deviant Philanthropy
It is well worth our time to explore the potential of deviant ideas to positively impact the practices of our field.
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What Is Community Anyway?
Our understanding of community can help funders and evaluators identify, understand, and strengthen the communities they work with.
Integrating Intentional Influence into Your Strategy
Five practical considerations for organizations that want to use intentional influence to achieve a bold social goal.
The Elitist Philanthropy of So-Called Effective Altruism
The superficially enticing “logic” of effective altruism ultimately leads to a moralistic, hyper-rationalistic, top-down approach to philanthropy that can kill the very altruistic spirit it claims to foster.
The Trouble With Impact Investing: P1
There’s only one bottom line. It ought to be impact.
No art? No social change. No innovation economy.
America must invest in art and imaginative capacity.