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Transforming civic data in the United States is essential to improve our collective health and well-being.

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The CEO of Coefficient Giving reflects on more than a decade of pursuing their distinct approach to philanthropy.

Hand in hand with transparency is accountability. Promises about how data will be used only matter if they’re kept.

Nonprofit mission statements tend to be dull, earnest affairs. They are often written by committee—and you can usually tell.

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The environmental case for America’s shift away from oil and gas is clear. Less obvious but perhaps more immediately tangible, however, are the economic benefits. Simply put, continued reliance on oil ...

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We accepted this challenge in 1978 with our founding mission. The work of USI began as a promise. Back then, it was a promise ...