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Nonprofits

What’s Next: The Carrot Is Mightier Than the Stick

Rewarding the socially responsible with customers.

By Jennifer Roberts | Fall 2008
 

Philanthropy

What’s Next: Good TV

Using TV as an engine for giving.

By Jennifer Roberts | 1 | Fall 2008
 
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Nonprofits

She’s Crafty

World of Good connects female artisans in poor countries with retailers (including Whole Foods Market, pictured) in the West.

By Leslie Berger | 3 | Summer 2008
 
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Nonprofits

Smart Soaps

The Population Media Center mixes science with soap operas to protect public health.

By Corey Binns | Winter 2008
 
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Nonprofits

Money for a Song

The Public Radio Fund gives investors a chance to protect nonprofit airwaves. With its help, KTOO-FM in Juneau, Alaska, recently debuted a 24-hour news show and two locally-hosted Alaska-flavored music stations.

By Alessandra Bianchi | Summer 2007
 
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Nonprofits

15 Minutes with Kevin Johnson

SSIR Academic Editor Jim Phills sat down with former NBA superstar Kevin Johnson to discuss how he's revitalizing his old inner-city neighborhood.

By James A. Phills, Jr. | 3 | Spring 2007
 

Nonprofits

Listening Is Lucrative

The most successful nonprofits pay close heed to their markets.

By Alana Conner Snibbe | 2 | Winter 2007
 

Nonprofits

For Love or Money

Innovative plays are good for all theaters, but lucrative for only a few.

By Alana Conner Snibbe | Fall 2006
 

Global Issues

Undercutting TV’s Ageist Stereotypes

TV spoils outlook on aging, but keeping a diary may lessen the damage.

By Alana Conner Snibbe | Fall 2005
 

Global Issues

Mind the Gap

Some social and educational programs inadvertently widen the gap between the haves and the have-nots.

By Alana Conner Snibbe | Summer 2005