Stanford Social Innovation Review

Many businesses serving lower income communities languish because they can’t raise enough money to fund their growth. To meet their needs, a new breed of private equity investment—development investment capital—has emerged. Although this style of investing is still in its infancy, it’s already showing promise.

Social movement and grassroots organizations left in the cold.

Putting the science of influence to work in fundraising.

Gifts are not an incentive for donors to give, they’re an excuse.

When nonprofits earn taxable income, private donors give less.

The importance of social identity in giving.

Why some companies donate to charity.

How personalities count when
pairing protégés with Big Brothers and Sisters.

A venture philanthropist’s experience with reforming education. 

American charity shortchanges the poor, and public policy is partly to blame.

Donors may give the same once the tax law dust settles.

Why nonprofits should let donors give back their fundraising incentives.

Why winning foundations’ special awards is difficult, and how it can be made easier.