Bridging Research and Organizational Practices on Continuous Innovation
Reflections on a discussion about the capacity for continuous innovation in social sector organizations.
Research Notes Summaries and analysis of new social innovation research
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Mobile Money to Deliver Cash Aid: Believe the Hype?
Research suggests that mobile distribution had some tangible benefits for recipients of aid, but they also carried costs that could exceed those of traditional physical and voucher-based transfers.
Following India’s Microfinance Crisis, A Shift to Male Clients
The 2010 Andhra Pradesh microfinance crisis may cause MFIs to shift away from a majority female client base to a more gender-balanced portfolio.
Measuring Leadership Development
To avoid measuring and funding leadership development is to deprive the social sector of one of its greatest performance improvement tools.
Higher Education Fundraising Redefined
A national study of alumni explores attitudes, motivations, and behavior associated with giving.
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Ten Reasons Not to Measure Impact—and What to Do Instead
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.
Reconnecting Youth in America’s Cities
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?
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.
Playing Games and Getting Results
A game development initiative brings individuals together to achieve real-world social change.