This Learning Brief draws from literature and research, as well as more than a dozen interviews with foundation leaders, evaluation practitioners, and social sector thought leaders, with the intention of starting the conversation in the field around Next Generation Evaluation characteristics and approaches.

The Power of Purchasing, completed in cooperation with the Columbia Institute and ISIS at the Sauder School of Business, shows that sourcing from local suppliers has a big economic impact.

Through a selection of case studies and examples from around the world this paper aims to raise awareness on how energy can be made accessible and affordable through the promotion and support of energy cooperatives, particularly in relation to renewable energy.

As conversations about social finance and social innovation in areas of adult learning are proliferating across provinces and countries, a new paper offers some analysis and insights on possible applications to the fields of LES.