Advocacy Funding Pays Off Big
Foundations can generate big impact by investing their charitable dollars in advocacy, community organizing, and civic engagement.
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A new look into how the nonprofit sector can reset its approach to outcomes and management.
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Developments in social media have led to a new type of online, personalized campaign advertisements.
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With advancements in mobile technology, new doors are being open for nonprofits to take advantage of.
America’s Most Obese Areas Have A Few Things In Common
As obesity rates become a greater national problem, the development of partnerships between companies and foundations may help find a solution.
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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.
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