The Emperor’s New Clothes?
Numbers may not add up to social improvement.
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Going Overboard
Are foundations paying trustees too much money?
The Myth of Competition
Governments are trying to expose the public sector to market forces.
Smart Money
General operating grants can be strategic – for nonprofits and foundations.
Altruism in Disguise
Gifts are not an incentive for donors to give, they're an excuse.
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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.
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 Role of Brand in the Nonprofit Sector
More nonprofits are managing their brands to create greater impact and organizational cohesion.
What Is Community Anyway?
Our understanding of community can help funders and evaluators identify, understand, and strengthen the communities they work with.