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War of Ideas
Why mainstream and liberal foundations and the think tanks they support are losing in the war of ideas in American politics.
Neglecting the Neediest
Foundations favor urban poor over rural residents.
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Nonprofits court trouble with hedge funds.
Creative Space
How MacArthur’s no-strings-attached “genius” grants uncover exceptional people.
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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.
Measuring Social Value
Too many people believe social value is objective, fixed, and stable, when in fact it is subjective, malleable, and variable.
What Everyone Can Learn From Leaders of Color
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.
Working Wikily
A few nonprofits are using social media to fundamentally change the way they work and increase their social impact.
What the Heck Does ‘Equity’ Mean?
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.