This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More and more nonprofits and funders are seeking participant feedback because, while experimental measures can surface the “what” of change, participant input can surface the “how and why,” and suggest…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There are only a few things we all agree on in this work. One of those things is that mission creep is no good, very bad. Mission creep is like…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Why do many impact investors, who seek social, environmental, and economic returns on patient timelines, park customer insight at the door when they want to achieve multiple bottom lines? There…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “Grant operations are key to envisioning change, making effective updates, and working toward equity in philanthropy,” said Michael McAfee, President and CEO of Policy Link, during a keynote address at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. LGBTQ history does not include protection by and good relations with law enforcement. As recently as 2003, LGBTQ people in the US could be jailed simply for acting on their identities.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While nonprofit and for-profit organizations differ in that nonprofits are mission-driven and for-profits are profit-driven, both seek to provide value to their constituents or customers, so it’s critical to maximize…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Social Progress Imperative’s 2020 Social Progress Index recently ranked how well countries prioritize environmental and social issues. The SPI represents a full-fledged view of each country’s performance on those issues without…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Ask any nonprofit leader and you’re likely to hear that investments in capacity make a meaningful difference to organizations. Research backs this up. A study of Meyer Foundation grants found that investments…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many of us think of capacity building as the boring but important stuff we need to get our missions done: people, office and program space, technology, infrastructure, professional development, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Funding organisational development is especially crucial between years three and seven of the organisation’s life cycle. Funding organisational development is especially crucial between years 3-7 of the organisation’s life cycle.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Different nonprofits will have different expectations of board members based on their size, mission, or particular challenges. Understanding what an organization needs will help you match your motives, interests, time…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the last few years, the attention that organization strengthening, capacity building, or organization development has been gathering, has increased many folds. The surge in the interest has been due…