Measurement
At the risk of sounding pedantic, not all pounds of food are equal. There’s a problem with using a single…
Pathways to Progress: Focusing Philanthropy on Racial Equity and Social Justice – A New Introduction
Focusing philanthropy on racial equity means, we found, pursuing six different pathways, sometimes one at a time, sometimes together. Focusing…
A strong national network of growing community foundations is good for communities. Community foundations can be a constant source of…
A curious donor will wonder where they might see signs that their donation is “making a difference.” My simple answer:…
It’s a nonprofit’s responsibility – and opportunity – to understand and help others appreciate its own construct of effectiveness in…
“The world isn’t going to be saved overnight, or in a year, or with the one just-right program or policy. It’s people that will save the world, working in a smart accumulation of efforts that together make progress against specific substantial goals.” Steven E. Mayer
Proof of program effectiveness beyond a reasonable doubt? Let a jury decide. Is traditional social science the only way to…
Effective philanthropy can mean doing good and “making a difference” at different levels – the individual level, the community level,…