Philanthropy
Giving That Gets Results: An Introduction
A look at adaptive philanthropy, and the forthcoming series of blogs, videos, and webinars that explore new and important approaches to philanthropy.
Tag: Grantmaking
Philanthropy
Overhead Costs: The Obsession Must Stop
We can’t separate nonprofit programs from the people who develop and deliver them.
Nonprofit Management
Design Thinking for Evaluation and Learning
Three ways design thinking can maximize the relevance and impact of evaluation and organizational learning efforts.
Social Entrepreneurship
Why Open Contests Work
A look at how competitions like those at the Knight Foundation serve the social entrepreneur community.
Social Entrepreneurship
Dump the Stupid Prizes, Multiply the Rest
Why we need more social enterprise competitions.
Social Entrepreneurship
By Youth, for Youth
Through the Global Changemakers program, people under the age of 25 are developing solutions to problems that directly affect them.
Philanthropy
Thinking About the Future of the US? Think Latinos
Fomenting growth and prosperity for the nation through philanthropy includes getting behind Latino success.
Foundations
Three Ways to Boost Core Support
A look at new research showing an increase in general operating support for nonprofits—and how foundations can keep providing this much-needed flexible support.
Foundations
Six Ways Contests Improve Philanthropy
Insights from Knight Foundation after years of funding open contests.
Philanthropy
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s Gift to Philanthropy
Giving 2.0 Project U offers a treasure trove of resources for teachers and students of philanthropy.