Random Thoughts
Poverty Action Lab examines why some charitable programs work better than others.
Research Highlights from scholarly journals
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Subtle Bias
Why racism persists in a politically correct world.
When You Build It and They Still Don’t Come
The World Bank reevaluates previous methods.
Prospecting for Opportunities
Nonprofits with broad missions need less centralized boards.
Neglecting the Neediest
Foundations favor urban poor over rural residents.
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Education of the Board
Role ambiguity dampens board member's commitments.
Going Overboard
Are foundations paying trustees too much money?
The Emotions of Aid
“One death is a tragedy; 1 million is a statistic,” Joseph Stalin is supposed to have said. The more people we see suffering, the less we care.
Overhead Isn’t Everything
How donors should think about nonprofit efficiency.
Building a Better Board
How nonprofit board size and independence relate to board performance.