The Benefit of Doing Good
The “social discount” may not be as steep as investors think.
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The Incredible Shrinking Donor Base
When nonprofits join forces, individuals give less to the cause.
The Problem with Bowling Alone
Respect, local community involvement, and identity politics.
The Teachers Parents Want
When parents have more school districts to choose from, schools are forced to hire teachers with more math and science skills who work harder and come from more selective colleges.
Satisfaction Not Guaranteed
Foundations are more likely to satisfy grantees by being responsive, approachable, and fair, rather than by giving more money.
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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.