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- Foundation Strategy
Embracing an Ecosystem Approach for Philanthropy
Funders are shifting from being at the center of social change efforts to working in close partnership with the…
- Corporate/CSR
Flying through Interference
We believe that corporate changemakers need tools to properly diagnose interference and build enabling conditions for social impact strategies…
The Benefits of Aligning Strategy, Evaluations, and Operations
February 9, 2016I was excited to see Michael Q. Patton, Nathaniel Foote, and Jamie Radner’s recent article, “A Foundation's Theory of Philanthropy: What It Is, What It Provide…
Making Progress on Disparities in Cancer Care
February 3, 2016Today is World Cancer Day, a global day of reflection and advocacy led by the Union for International Cancer Control, and this year in particular there is a lo…
Redefining Rigor: Describing Quality Evaluation in Complex, Adaptive Settings
February 1, 2016Traditionally, evaluation has focused on understanding whether a program is making progress against pre-determined indicators. In this context, the quality of …
FSG’s 2015 in Review
January 29, 2016As the new year takes hold, we are proud to look back on what we accomplished with our colleagues and partners in 2015, and we are inspired by our aspirations …
Using Rich Pictures to Explore Perspectives in Your Change Initiative
January 25, 2016This blog is a part of our Guide to System Mapping blog series. Think back to the last time you drew a picture. Maybe it was last week when you found yourself …
Creating Shared Value for Smallholder Farmers
January 21, 2016This foreword appears in Root Capital's issue brief: Investing in Resilience: A Shared Value Approach to Agricultural Extension
Measuring What Matters
January 13, 2016In a new article on Stanford Social Innovation Review, FSG’s Valerie Bockstette and the Walton Family Foundation's Marc J. Holley and Cheri A. Recchia share ke…
Burning Questions from the “Getting Started with Collective Impact” Webinar Series
January 12, 2016The Collective Impact Forum and FSG recently co-hosted a 3-part webinar series, “Getting Started with Collective Impact.” This series prompted some engaging di…
What Is the Difference Between Research and Evaluation?
January 8, 2016What images come to mind when you hear the word evaluation? A teacher grading an exam? A dashboard or scorecard with outcomes highlighted in green, yellow, or …
Our 15 Favorite Resources of 2015
December 23, 2015We know our readers are always on the lookout for practical advice and resources on social change. Below, we’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite resources that we…