Nonprofit and Government Collaborations Move at the ‘Speed of Trust’
A discussion between two California mayors on how the public sector and nonprofit leaders can work together in a time of anxiety and disruption.
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The Creek Will Rise
Interns in South Bend, Indiana, first collaborated to help restore a polluted neighborhood waterway. Then the project grew into something bigger. A Field Report from the Winter 2020 issue.
Lessons From India on Scaling Up Market-Based Solutions
Businesses straddling the worlds of commerce and development offer the chance to address poverty at scale, but very few succeed. To improve them in India and elsewhere, investors and practitioners should note four common challenges and ask five simple questions.
How to Ensure Opportunity Zone Investments Strengthen Local Communities
Foundations, governments, and crowdfunding platforms show how Opportunity Zones can live up to their promise of making investors money while helping struggling communities across the United States.
When White Philanthropy Funded Black Power
A 1970s partnership between wealthy white liberals and black activists illustrates the tensions of race and power in philanthropy. A Research article from the Fall 2019 issue.
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Ten Nonprofit Funding Models
With an understanding of these 10 funding models, nonprofit leaders can use the for-profit world's valuable practice of engaging in succinct and clear conversations about long-term financial strategy.
Revitalizing Struggling American Cities
Living Cities is working with five US municipalities to develop an ecosystem for solving urban problems.
Outrun the Recession
The seven healthy habits of nonprofits most likely to survive the economic downturn.
15 Minutes with Kevin Johnson
SSIR Academic Editor Jim Phills sat down with former NBA superstar Kevin Johnson to discuss how he’s revitalizing his old inner-city neighborhood.
The People’s IPO
Lower-income patrons of Market Creek Plaza can now invest in the shopping center.