The Importance of Giving Earnestly
By pursuing approaches to philanthropy that convey sincerity, companies can reap financial as well as reputational benefits.
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More Power, Less Cohesion
People who rise within a hierarchy often develop qualities that make it hard for them work together in groups.
Working in Tension
In a hybrid organization, the trade-offs between social and commercial goals are real—and they require careful management.
Charity Versus Innovation
The response by US foundations to federal welfare reform in the 1990s illuminates their role in policy development.
Framing Is Personal
In campaigns to promote human rights, messages that highlight the experience of specific victims tend to be most 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.