Most of What We Think Works to Change People’s Behavior Doesn’t. Here’s What Does.
Social science can help determine what ideas move people to act or summon their support. Messages we just think will work often don’t — and they can send people running in the opposite direction.
By Nat Kendall-Taylor
Contributor
Philanthropy Leaders, Join Me in Rebuking Trump’s Racist ‘Go Home’ Tweets
With anti-immigrant sentiment at an all-time high, these times call for philanthropywide engagement no matter a foundation’s funding priority.
By Kiran Ahuja
Contributor
Few Donors Feel Disaster-Relief Appeals Are Clearly Explained
A report by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance also found that younger donors were likelier to respond to celebrity appeals.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Those Harmed by the Bail System Lead Grassroots Efforts to Fix It. Here’s How Grant Makers Can Help.
A group of foundations today announced $1.7 million in grants to groups that rely on people who served time in prison, or their family and friends, to set strategy and advocate for significant changes in the criminal-justice system.
By Jennel (Puzzle) Nesbitt
Contributor
Gaining a Say: Lifting Up Philanthropy’s Unheard Voices
Grant makers, board members, journalists, conference organizers, and others can do far more to ensure that it’s not just powerful men who get to offer critiques of giving.
By JEN BOKOFF
Contributor
Soccer Triumph Shows Grant Makers: Youth Sports Can Shape the Future
Sports programs for youngsters have the potential to contribute to health, education, and community revitalization in communities where the need is greatest. Philanthropies should put a high priority on expanding those programs.
By ED FOSTER-SIMEON
Contributor
Helping Government Workers Learn Is Crucial to Social Change
Savvy grant makers have recognized that instead of lobbying to advance a specific solution, they must recognize the needs of government workers and adapt programs to incorporate their concerns.
Story on Marguerite Casey Foundation Was an ‘Unfortunate’ Attack on a Female Leader of Color
Freeman Hrabowski, chairman of the fund’s Board of Directors, says the grant maker couldn’t have achieved so much success in carrying out its mission unless it had a healthy internal culture.
How Grant Makers Can Support Small Charities
General operating support should truly mean no restrictions, says Zeeba Khalili, learning and evaluation officer at the Marguerite Casey Foundation.
Editor’s Notebook: How We Make Decisions About Advertising
Why the Chronicle chose to publish a full-page ad from the Federation for American Immigration Reform attacking the Southern Poverty Law Center.
By STACY PALMER
Contributor