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Social Innovations

Compromise Might Greatly Diversify Leadership of California Foundations and Nonprofits

An effort to broaden and deepen diversity in foundations and nonprofits.

By Peter Manzo | Jun. 30, 2008
 

Philanthropy

Why Do People Really Give to Charity?

Altruism is still a powerful factor for donors.

By Sean Stannard-Stockton | 6 | Jun. 25, 2008
 

Social Innovations

Your Brand Is Too Small

A real nonprofit brand isn't a "look" –– it's a movement of idealistic people.

By Jeff Brooks | Jun. 24, 2008
 

Nonprofits

Change Is a Continuous Job

Nonprofits need to embrace change as a way of life.

By Todd Cohen | Jun. 23, 2008
 

Social Innovations

Do Companies that Engage in BoP Markets Outperform the Market?

A new index is creating a benchmark for comparing large-scale companies serving the markets for the very poorest.

By Grace Agustine | Jun. 23, 2008
 

Philanthropy

Politicking Soils Golden Leaf Search

The Golden Leaf Foundation has been subject to the whims of politicians.

By Todd Cohen | Jun. 19, 2008
 

Philanthropy

Everything Old Is New Again, Apparently

The biggest idea in private-sector charity turns out to be slopping more effectively at the public trough.

By Kelly Kleiman | Jun. 19, 2008
 

Nonprofits

Learning from Launching

A new open-source tool will help those working for the common good.

By Amy Sample-Ward | Jun. 13, 2008
 

Nonprofits

Maps for Driving Change

Advocates, planners, and funders are increasingly using GIS mapping to analyze a host of issues.

By Peter Manzo | 12 | Jun. 12, 2008
 

Philanthropy

One Click Giving Infrastructure

We need a one-stop directory of online giving sites.

By Lucy Bernholz | Jun. 11, 2008