This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nakia, a 7th grade student, grew up in Benton, Tennessee, where nearly 18% of the population lives in poverty. The county’s lack of resources was felt by many in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About 18 months into the coronavirus pandemic, roughly 61% of all Americans have gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. In some states, however, the share of vaccinated…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Companies understand that their customers have choices and will gravitate toward consistent quality. What if funders understood that as well? Grantees are just as vital to us as customers are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the 1950s, while doing research for a book on political participation, the social scientist James Q. Wilson found himself attending a lot of citizen engagement meetings on urban planning.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There’s an irony to the uproar over the claim that institutions of higher learning are advancing critical race theory to suppress white people. The reality is that many colleges and…
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. Babies and Toddlers Spread Virus in Homes More Easily Than Teens: According to a new large study out of Canada. Via The New York Times: “The study, which was published in the journal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If we have learned anything about effective community-based response to the health and economic consequences from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that coordination between governments, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In her recent blog post announcing $2.7 billion in commitments to equity-oriented nonprofits across the country, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott writes: “Arts and cultural institutions can strengthen communities by transforming spaces, fostering empathy, reflecting community…
RAND associate economist Jhacova Williams shares the motivation behind her recent study examining to what extent historic lynchings could be linked to the contemporary voting behavior of Black Americans who live in the South.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With sneakers on her feet, a take-out cup of coffee in hand, and fliers tucked under her arm, Karla Velasquez hit the streets of the South Bronx with a mission:…