This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Five years ago, less than 2 percent of funds for humanitarian causes went directly to local and national NGOs, despite the incredible efficiency of these organizations in delivering impactful work at times…
Senior behavioral/social scientist Joshua Breslau explains how findings from a RAND study of mental health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic can help in determining who in the population is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In a flipped classroom, students watch video lectures before class and use class time to work on assignments and group projects. It’s “flipped” because it’s the opposite of the traditional…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. City officials are increasingly working to leverage advanced information and communication technologies to bring their smart city dreams to life. Investments are being targeted to achieve everything from enhancing local…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The U.S. faces one of the most consequential public health campaigns in history right now: to vaccinate the population against COVID-19 and, especially, to get shots into the arms of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many practices are associated with regenerative agriculture — anything from no-till practices to pesticide-free farming. What’s more, the concept means different things for different crops in different regions. What is…
In Episode 6 of the Giving Done Right podcast, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette are joined by David Shapiro, CEO of MENTOR, a national nonprofit that works to drive equity through expanding quality mentoring…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the Navajo Nation, decades of activism to protect water sources have combined with changing economic conditions in the fossil fuel industry to result in the closure of several key…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Within my role as senior adviser for Organisational Development and Capacity Building at Oak Foundation, I support the organizational strengthening of our grantee partners. At Oak, we give grants in a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This is the time of year when many Americans contemplate giving back — and not coincidentally, it’s also the time of year when nonprofits and charities of all stripes send…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Every nonprofit starts with a mission to solve a problem. Over time, those problems can evolve and become more complicated. That’s why nonprofits must constantly assess the cause they’re serving…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Even pre-pandemic, teachers were creative when choosing instructional materials to use with students. When presented with a recommended or even required curriculum, RAND research has found, teachers exercised great autonomy in modifying…