The independence of foundations gives them the unique ability to communicate uncomfortable truths to entrenched power. When it comes to strategic communications, however, there are three things of which every foundation could do more.
How one organization took advantage of a major transition to move away from third-party vendors and build an in-house communications team.
Why general funding for nonprofit organizations is the future of innovation.
Reflecting on the strategies and achievements of Blue Ridge Foundation New York as it transitions leadership and enters a new stage.
A conversation with communications expert Jonah Berger on how to build support for ideas and gain momentum on social change.
Our understanding of community can help funders and evaluators identify, understand, and strengthen the communities they work with.
Too many people believe social value is objective, fixed, and stable, when in fact it is subjective, malleable, and variable.
These leaders’ assets go beyond experiences of oppression or marginalization to include the connection, meaning, and joy they can draw on from their respective cultures and communities.
A few nonprofits are using social media to fundamentally change the way they work and increase their social impact.
A clear definition of equity would seem paramount to galvanizing philanthropy into action around this increasingly used term—but the field is only beginning to explore what it really means.
