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Philanthropy

A Lesson for the Left

Study finds right-wing philanthropy gets more results.

By Andrea Orr | Fall 2004
 

Nonprofits

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
 

Philanthropy

Why Measure

Nonprofits use metrics to show that
they are efficient. But what if donors don’t care?

By Katie Cunningham & Marc Ricks | Summer 2004
 

Social Innovations

Investing in Society

Charitable donors should think of themselves as "investors" – and should expect returns, just like a stock market investor would. But too often, givers don't see themselves this way, contributing to an inefficient "social capital market."

By William F. Meehan, Derek Kilmer, and Maisie O'Flanagan | Spring 2004
 

Philanthropy

Resisting Temptations

Lessons on grantmaking.

By Steven A. Schroeder | Winter 2003
 

Nonprofits

15 Minutes with John Seffrin

CEO of the American Cancer Society.

By SSIR editors | Summer 2003
 

Nonprofits

The Peer Yardstick

Measuring success in franchise nonprofit organizations.

By Sacha Litman | Summer 2003
 

Measuring Social Impact

The Effectiveness Trap

Millions of words have been written about the need to measure the effectiveness of nonprofits, and millions of dollars have been spent doing just that. It's time to ask: What has been the impact of this effectiveness movement?

By Jan Masaoka | Spring 2003
 

Nonprofit Management

Going to Scale

With few exceptions, most US nonprofits operate in a single neighborhood, town, or city. How can proven nonprofits increase their reach?

By Jeffrey L. Bradach | Spring 2003