Articles & Publications

Provides insight into how movement networks seize the possibilities—and elude the pitfalls—of cross-issue collaboration.

Discussion of how national nonprofits with extensive “bricks and mortar” presence are leveraging their networks to battle major chronic disease. 

Advocates and funders have clear beliefs and assumptions about how policy change will happen. Those underlying theories can be enhanced by considering what different disciplines have learned about what conditions are necessary for success, which tactics to undertake in different situations, and what changes should be achieved along the way. The 10 theories outlined can

This paper is an early draft intended to share some of the improvement work ongoing at the Carnegie Foundation and the ideas that motivate it.

Provides four key operating “counterintuitive” principles that build a culture for collaboration success, based on research on successful networks. 

Describes the essential roles networks play in building strong social movements. It is based on experience with clients and in-depth research.

This report is written for those who run and fund leadership programs that develop and support leadership for social change. It shares many examples of how leaders using network strategies are increasing the impact of social change work, such as the Barr Fellowship Network and MomsRising.org.

Ideas for how philanthropy can most effectively support the work of the government in an area of fiscal constraint and political polarization.

This book is an indispensable guide for foundations in explaining the various roles they can play in the advocacy process. It can serve as an in-depth guide to navigating the tax code surrounding support of public charities, or a quick reference guide to answer a specific question.