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Measuring Social Impact

Zeroing in on Impact

In an era of declining resources, nonprofits need to clarify their intended impact.

By Susan Colby, Nan Stone, & Paul Carttar | 1 | Fall 2004
 

Civil Society

From Roadblocks to Road Rage

Lessons on neighborhood cooperation from a neighborhood torn apart.

By Jocelyn Dong | Fall 2004
 

Impact Investing

Determining Diversity

Do socially responsible funds ask the right questions?

By Jan Chong | Fall 2004
 

Nonprofit Management

The Sound of No Music

Like many nonprofits, the Oakland Symphony failed to understand the distinction between mission and strategy.

By James A. Phills, Jr. | Fall 2004
 

Civil Society

A Lesson for the Left

Study finds right-wing philanthropy gets more results.

By Andrea Orr | Fall 2004
 

Government

A Question of Targeting

Are housing subsidies reaching the most needy?

By Andrew Nelson | Fall 2004
 

Social Entrepreneurship

Take Advantage of Us!

Retiring baby boomers are dying to retool their professional skills to help society. How can society help them do so?

By Marc Freedman | Fall 2004
 

Nonprofits

No Strings Attached

Nonprofits not muzzled by government money.

By Rosanne Siino | Fall 2004
 

Board Governance

When the Boss Bails

Surviving -- and even thriving -- after a change in leadership.

By Tom Adams | Fall 2004
 

Education

Nifty Success

Teaching inner-city kids business skills to build their confidence and aspirations.

By Leslie Berger | Fall 2004