As philanthropy rallies to the defense of the nonprofit sector, how money is spent is as important as how much.

David S. Beckman is the president of the Pisces Foundation, and the former director of the Water Program at the Natural ...

Past harm cannot be undone, but it is possible to acknowledge it and attempt to repair the ongoing damage—and it’s important to note that meaningfully addressing the harm done requires engaging in ...

A look at how donor collaboratives have evolved over time, and how fund leaders and donors can sharpen their strategies today ...

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The social sector has experienced an explosion in the number and diversity of collaborative funds during the last 15 years ...

In recent months, the world of philanthropy has been abuzz with the new trend of high-profile donors giving super-sized grants to nonprofits, which critics and fans have dubbed “Big Bet Philanthropy.” ...

The landmark in Plains, Georgia, gives a nod to the late president’s big grin and humble beginnings.

Recent news coverage of Hot Bread Kitchen reads as if it were written about two different organizations. The New York City bakery is widely acclaimed for its innovative selection of international ...

Read about how community-based organizations around the world are healing the social fragmentation behind mass atrocities, ...

If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there, the Cheshire Cat tells Alice when she asks for directions in Wonderland. But what if Alice had known exactly where she wanted to end ...

Communications strategy should be flexible, scrappy, and accessible to everyone on your team. This four-question framework, rooted in social science, can help organizations craft an effective strategy ...