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Enemies of Innovation
Thomas Sowell explains why even triumphant charter schools spark resistance
How to Be a Loyal Local Giver
Advice from American foundations on staying close to home
Ways Philanthropy Can Reinforce Faith and Its Good Works
With religious practice and the giving it inspires trending downward in tandem, donors could learn from the successes of the charter-school movement
Lending a Hand to Classical Music
The Cliburn piano competition uses grassroots contributions from thousands of volunteers to elevate an elite art form
A Firm Foundation for Charters
How a handful of nonprofits, developers, and donors are cementing education reforms, one brick at a time
SOS: Stopping Opioid Slaughter
A small group of donors is up against the worst drug epidemic ever. They need help.
Seven Results of the Charter-School Revolution
The most consequential developments after 25 years of charter schools.
Partners Against Misery
A loyal funder and a visionary took on tenement squalor, and won.
The Educators
Bruce and Suzie Kovner give to schoolchildren, music students, and policymaking. Here's how and why.
Summer 2014 - Interview with Terry and Mary Kohler
The donor couple discusses endangered birds, marriage, and more
Summer 2014 - Nonprofit Spotlight: Living Lands & Waters
An award-winning nonprofit leader is hauling junk out of our grimiest rivers.
From Promising to Proven
The charter school boom ahead
Investigative Philanthropy?
Local news and research journalism as charity causes
DoNation
Which Americans give most to charity?