Bright Lights, Big Culture
Cities are building museums and symphony halls to spur growth.
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Debunking Empowerment
Contrary to common belief, giving people living in public housing a sense of 'empowerment' has little to do with whether they are then involved in activities to improve their community.
Nonprofits and the News
Ever wonder why some nonprofits get all the press? That's the question a pair of sociologists set out to answer, with surprising results.
The Importance of Being Emphathetic
Recent research suggests that emotional intelligence is one of the important characteristics of group leaders.
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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.