The Surprising Truth Behind Beneficiary Feedback
New research suggests that the feedback of nonprofit clients is less biased than many think.
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A Strong Field Framework for SIBs
A look at the strengths and weaknesses of the US Social Impact Bond field framework, and where we need to build capacity to establish SIBs as a viable financial tool.
How Groups Make Great Decisions
A growing body of knowledge is leading to happier teams and better choices.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Talent Development
The toughest part of building a talent-rich organization is letting go of low performers—but it’s critical.
The Role of Research in Social Innovation
Are research and practice two coins or two sides of the same coin?
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Drowning in Data
Funders are calling for more program evaluation, but nonprofits are often collecting dubious data, at great cost to themselves and ultimately to the people they serve.
Collective Impact
Large-scale social change requires broad cross-sector coordination, not the isolated intervention of individual organizations.
Plotting Impact Beyond Simple Metrics
For NGOs, impact comes in different forms and to track the cycles of social change work, we must think across the tangibility and the speed of emergence of change.
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.
The Problem With Fair Trade Coffee
Fair Trade-certified coffee is growing in sales, but strict certification requirements are resulting in uneven economic advantages for coffee growers and lower quality coffee for consumers.