Perspective The Power of External Review Committees in Community-Centered Grantmaking Centering communities in grantmaking isn’t just an ideal in today’s philanthropic world—it’s essential. Innovative funders recognize that true impact comes not from simply working in communities, but by partnering with them as active collaborators in shaping lasting change.  Community members bring invaluable lived experience... Annie Zhou November 20, 2024
Special Feature Real-World Responses to Integrating Communications for Greater Social Impact Many communications professionals feel siloed within their organizations, unable to fully integrate with program teams to effectively drive the organization’s mission forward. To address this challenge, we interviewed ten communications professionals at foundations and non-profits to identify integration methods that foster thoughtful communications outputs... Kate Emmons November 7, 2024
Special Feature American Evaluation Association 2024 Resource Guide We’re excited to once again present multiple sessions at the American Evaluation Association’s Evaluation 2024. This year’s theme, Amplifying and Empowering Voices in Evaluation resonates deeply with our efforts in centering community in evaluative work, and we look forward to sparking engaging discussions, challenging conventional thinking,... October 22, 2024
Perspective Game Changers: Unlocking Gaming’s Potential for Good I’ve spent the past year diving deeply into the world of gaming and social impact. Starting with a literature review, what I found offered me tantalizing evidence that games can and do affect aspects of change[1]. Research study after research study demonstrated that it... Charles Gasper October 14, 2024