Candid insights

Lever for Change CEO Cecilia A. Conrad looks back at five years of advancing big bet philanthropy, the practice of making large investments in a nonprofit with the aim of transforming a sector, issue, or organization.

Find out how your nonprofit can conduct market research—without breaking the bank—and why gathering such feedback can be the key to unlocking greater impact, garnering more support, and advancing your organization’s mission.

To support students impacted by COVID-19, discover why partnering with teachers and co-investing in education alongside state governments is key to ensuring students’ future success in the classroom and beyond.

Discover why social innovators play a key role in promoting racial equity in the sector–and how philanthropy can approach investing in and funding social entrepreneurship using Echoing Green’s real-world insights and outcomes.

United Way Worldwide’s Angela F. Williams shares how her network of organizations addresses the affordable housing crisis in the U.S., including by solving for its root causes, providing innovative programs, and forging cross-sector partnerships.

If you’re getting started on a website redesign for your nonprofit, consider these five key steps and best practices to help your team prepare for what a new website project will entail and ensure your efforts result in success.

Learn how organizations are strengthening nonpartisan voter engagement to build a more inclusive democracy and discover the real-world impact of these efforts.

Explore insights about nonprofit staff and board members with disabilities, such as their underrepresentation across the sector and the barriers they face in leadership roles.

Dig into data-driven trends on the public’s trust in NGOs, business, government, and media to discover what inspires confidence in these institutions based on Edelman’s 2024 research.

Learn how you can overcome challenges in nonprofit fundraising in an election year by adapting your messaging to create impact, especially when engaging donors in swing states.

In 2020, many funders pledged to streamline grant application and reporting processes to reduce grantee burden; learn about what progress has been made to date and which areas need continued improvement.

A recent Bridgespan report outlines the key drivers of the racial wealth gap in the U.S. and highlights the philanthropic role that alternative credit building can play in closing it.