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Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI)

Publications

PSI disseminates knowledge to nonprofit and philanthropic leaders, policymakers, journalists, researchers, and other important opinion leaders through an extensive book and publications catalogue.

The State of America's Nonprofit Sector Project

Books

  • Seen But Not Heard: Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy, 2007
  • Building Wealth: The New Asset-Based Approach to Solving Social and Economic Problems, 2005
  • Organizing Foundations for Maximum Impact: A Guide to Effective Philanthropy, 2003
  • Mapping New Worlds: Selected Research on the Nonprofit Sector Around the Globe, 2001
  • Surveying Nonprofits: A Methods Handbook
  • Health Care Conversions and Philanthropy: Important Issues for Practice and Research, 1999
  • Foundations: Exploring Their Unique Roles and Impacts on Society, 1998

Reports

  • Advancing Evaluation Practices in Philanthropy, 2012
  • Building an Impact Economy in America, 2011
  • The Artist as Philanthropist; Strengthening the Next Generation of Artist-Endowed Foundations, 2010
  • Time is of the Essence: Foundations and Policies of Limited Life and Endowment Spend-Down, 2009
  • The Emerging Fourth Sector: Executive Summary, 2009
  • Mobilizing Change: 10 Nonprofit Policy Proposals to Strengthen U.S. Communities, 2008
  • Advancing Social Entrepreneurship: Recommendations for Policy Makers and Government Agencies, 2008
  • Online Philanthropy Markets: From 'Feel Good' Giving to Effective Social Investing?, 2008
  • Mixing Mission and Business: Does Social Enterprise Need a New Legal Approach?, 2007
  • Money, Mission, and the Payout Rule: In Search of a Strategic Approach to Foundation Spending, 2007
  • Weathering the Storm: The Role of Local Nonprofits in the Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, 2006
  • Community Foundation Approaches to Effectiveness: Characteristics, Challenges, and Opportunities, 2006
  • Nonprofits and the Federal Budget: FY07 Analysis, 2006
  • Enterprising Organizations: New Asset-Based and Other Innovative Approaches to Solving Social and Economic Problems, 2005
  • Why Nonprofits Matter in American Medicine: A Policy Brief, 2005
  • Fiscal Crisis in the States-The Impact on Nonprofits and the People They Serve, 2003

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