Radical Grantmaking
Funders who want to catalyze radical innovation should make long-term grants, invest in people, and offer rich and frequent feedback.
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Tech Clears the Air
Manufacturers in the United States are building more and more products while churning out less and less air pollution.
Charters Rock Exam
A recent study shows that the UK's charter (like) schools fare better than standard schools on national exams.
Research: Tiny Cues Trigger Altruism
A mere hint of affiliation is sufficient to increase helping.
Research: Shareholders Nudge Companies
What happens when large companies receive resolutions from their shareholders pressing them to take better care of the environment?
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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.