A new book explores philanthropy’s role in education policy debates and aims to open broader discussion about philanthropy’s role in a democracy.
New Book Pries Open the Policy Window on Education Philanthropy
SOCAP16 and the Continued Evolution of Impact Investing
Social Capital Markets 2016 is the latest in a series of annual conferences hosted by Mission Hub and designed to “increase the flow of capital toward social good.” This year’s conference moved from a discussion of the nature of social investing to one on why social investing is the proper use of capital.
The Sunlight Foundation: Turning Off Its Light?
Sunlight Foundation’s technical arm is definitely shutting down, and there are uncomfortable indicators about the foundation itself. What do Sunlight’s woes have to say about the value of making government transparent and accountable through data, tools, policy and journalism?
As Feds Try to Place Refugees in Texas, Resettlement Nonprofits Hold Firm
Whether from legitimate security concerns or political grandstanding, Texas continues to attempt placing roadblocks to refugee resettlement in the state.
Taking Ways: A Super-Charismatic Charity Fundraiser Goes to Trial
A high-flying founder of a celebrity-attracting charity is currently on trial for embezzling more than $1 million in grants and donations.
Returned Gifts Speak Volumes about a Nonprofit’s Culture
Named gifts align a donor’s reputation with that of a nonprofit. When the donor’s reputation is soiled, the nonprofit needs to protect its brand. The case of Roger Ailes provides an example.
Charlotte Shows How People with Disabilities Fare Worse in Police Shootings
People with disabilities often have trouble responding to police directions, which places them at greater risk of police violence. We need better information to expose, define, and address the problem.
The US State Department Endorses Impact Investing at the UN General Assembly
A “Trillion Dollar Challenge” is declared to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Chan Zuckerberg Disease Initiative: Generosity or Grandiosity?
Even with a $3 billion commitment, have Chan and Zuckerberg aimed too high in its effort to recast the landscape of disease?
Harnessing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to Empower U.S. Communities of Color
In 2015, the United Nations enacted “sustainable development goals” as part of its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, defined as “development that promotes prosperity and economic opportunity, greater social well-being, and protection of the environment…[offering] the best path forward for improving the lives of people everywhere.” “Everywhere” includes the United States, which is more in need of the benefits of SDGs than most residents realize.
Nonprofits and Strategic Rhetoric: Make It Your Own
I want to suggest that you set the time aside for a really extraordinary webinar we have planned for the 27th of September. Julie Sweetland will be joining us from the FrameWorks Institute to help us all get our heads straight for the social change tasks we have ahead of us before and after the upcoming election.
Ham Sandwiches: Leaked Emails Provide Peek into Fundraising of Dark Money Nonprofit
Hundreds of leaked documents reveal the inner workings of political fundraising’s use of 501(c)(4) “social welfare” exempt organizations.