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Second Curve Philanthropy
New research reveals a large gap between the world of organized philanthropy and today’s world of social action.
Promoting Government Action on Income Equality
Five lessons from research on poverty in America.
Can Impact Investing Help Save the Planet?
A new cross-sector study examines whether impact investing can make a difference to global conservation efforts.
Four Social-Change Results That Innovation Labs Deliver
Social innovation labs are gaining ground and finding effective solutions to global challenges quickly and inclusively.
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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.