Nonprofit Resilience Relies on Smarter Grantmaking: Part 1
A new study examines field-wide grantmaking attitudes and practices, and how philanthropy can effectively support nonprofits to thrive amid a changing environment.
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Two documentaries explore the move from fossil fuels.
Can “Giving Days” Strengthen Your Community?
A Case Foundation study explores how a new type of online fundraising event can benefit nonprofits and communities.
Tracking the Field of Environmental Philanthropy
Highlights from a newly released environmental philanthropy report.
Survey: Can Management Consulting Help Tiny Firms Grow?
Predict the results of two recent development studies, conducted by IPA, one of the world's leading poverty research organizations.
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Impact evaluations are an important tool for learning about effective solutions to social problems, but they are a good investment only in the right circumstances.
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A new report examines the relationship between place and race, and disconnected youth in the United States.
The Limited Returns on Fundraising Support for Nonprofits
How can a funder move beyond wishful thinking and achieve a high yield through fundraising support?
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Predict the results of two recent development studies, conducted by IPA, one of the world's leading poverty research organizations.
Playing Games and Getting Results
A game development initiative brings individuals together to achieve real-world social change.