The Right Soil for Innovation
The idea for a New York City botanical garden needed a suitable milieu to flourish.
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A Limited Right of Association
Not every group could gain corporate rights in de Tocqueville’s America.
Hacking the Hierarchy
Securing commitment from managers is crucial for organizational change.
Passion is Infectious
Showing enthusiasm is essential for securing crowdfunding dollars.
The Motivations Behind Giving
Charitable appeals that address a wealthy person’s agency are more effective.
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Education of the Board
Role ambiguity dampens board member's commitments.
Going Overboard
Are foundations paying trustees too much money?
The Emotions of Aid
“One death is a tragedy; 1 million is a statistic,” Joseph Stalin is supposed to have said. The more people we see suffering, the less we care.
Overhead Isn’t Everything
How donors should think about nonprofit efficiency.
Building a Better Board
How nonprofit board size and independence relate to board performance.