This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Earlier this summer, Mackenzie Scott made a massive $2.7 billion investment in support of 286 organizations working to spark change and empower individuals. My organization, the Center for Cultural Power, was one of them. We…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nonprofit leaders and sector advocates have long called on funders to prioritize strengthening nonprofit organizations. Our research here at CEP has found that nonprofit leaders not only want help from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The program enrollment process can be an emotional, tense and critical time for those seeking help. There are stories to tell, forms to fill out and changes to navigate in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Whenever I ask a nonprofit fundraiser or board member about their organization’s impact, I know what kind of response I’m going to get. I’ll hear about how many people they’ve…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Between changing giving habits and methods, the rise of new tech, and the pandemic’s ongoing impacts, there are plenty of trends and developments to keep up with. Artificial intelligence is among…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If you have ever been to a meeting with donors and journalists, you’ll know that both sides can get a hard time. Each accuses the other of not understanding their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I’ve been in a lot of philanthropy, aid reform, and open data conversations over the years. And too many times now, I’ve heard the phrase and/or sentiment that, “We will…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A couple of years ago, I stepped down from my position as executive director of RVC, a capacity building and leadership organization serving communities of color in Seattle. I helped found…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the United States, adults with disabilities account for roughly sixty-one million people. This means that around 26 percent of our population is in need of supplemental assistance, such as being driven…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Food security – the consistent availability and affordability of food – is a basic human need, yet it remains elusive for billions of people around the world. The United Nations’…
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…