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Technology & Design

Worth a Look: Scoop.it Digital Content Tool

Scoop.it makes it easy to share the things you're reading, talking about, and interested in without adding a whole new platform to your daily work.

By Amy Sample Ward | 4 | Sep. 28, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Salvatore LaSpada is the chief executive of Institute for Philanthropy, where he directs The Philanthropy Workshop. The Philanthropy Workshop is a strategic philanthropy training and networking program for ultra- and high-net worth individual

Foundations

To Spend Out, or Not To Spend Out? What Every Foundation Should Ask Itself

An analysis of the perspectives and value of the debate of whether foundations should spend out.

By Salvatore LaSpada | Sep. 27, 2011
 
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Technology & Design

Mobile Measurement: Lowering Costs and Engaging Beneficiaries

We should be paying attention to monitoring and evaluation innovation in developing countries, where technology leads to better programs.

By Matthew Forti | Sep. 19, 2011
 

Business

Nonprofit, For-profit, or Something in Between?

Before answering structure and capital questions, think through your venture, your value proposition, your motivation, and your definition of success.

By Jim Fruchterman | 5 | Sep. 13, 2011
 

Fundraising

Friendraising Versus Slacktivism

Unmotivated donors didn’t materialize out of the ether when social media started taking over the world.

By Claire Diaz Ortiz | 3 | Sep. 6, 2011
 
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Measuring Social Impact

Don’t Let Conventional Measurement Wisdom Fragment Your Impact

Social impact bonds. Evidence-based funding. Investing in what works. To what do we owe this explosion of “pay-or-performance” funding models?…

By Matthew Forti | 8 | Aug. 22, 2011
 

Technology & Design

Fueling Nonprofit Innovation: R&D Vigor Trumps Randomized Control Trial Rigor

Research and development can help more nonprofits learn, innovate, and reach goals faster and for less money.

By Peter York | 10 | Aug. 16, 2011
 
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Nonprofits

A New Tool for Digital Storytelling

There’s huge potential for organizations to use multiple mediums, content, and locations to advocate for the change they want.

By Amy Sample Ward | 1 | Aug. 11, 2011
 
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Foundations

Just Give ’Em the Money: The Power and Pleasure of Unrestricted Funding

Unrestricted money makes an organization work smoothly, enables innovation, and provides fuel for growth.

By Kevin Starr | 72 | Aug. 3, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Matthew Scharpnick is the co-founder and chief strategy officer at Elefint Designs, a socially responsible design and marketing firm that works with good causes.

Technology & Design

How Do Good Causes Achieve Great Design?

Organizations can take some practical steps to harness the power of design to build a strong brand.

By Matthew Scharpnick | 2 | Aug. 2, 2011