They Light a Spark
The catalysts of innovation are almost as rare, and almost as essential, as those who get credit for new ideas.
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What Holds Women Back?
In the nonprofit sector, occupational segregation can adversely affect women’s chances of moving into managerial positions.
Going Off-Script
Spontaneous protest activity—a vital part of many social movements—can arise from a variety of conditions
The Price of Competition
Market structures have a complex but discernible effect on people’s willingness to buy socially responsible products.
If It Does Good, Feel It
Benefiting emotionally from altruistic behavior doesn’t lessen—indeed, it increases—other people’s regard for that behavior.
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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.