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Standing at a Crossroads: The Role of Civil Society in Charitable Care

Welfare reform is approaching, and civil society stands at a crossroads. Explore its historical role in poverty alleviation and why virtuous, voluntary associations must take back the baton.

Research Review

Who Has the Most Friends? New Research on Social Capital by Income Level

This article reviews research that identifies important connections between income and social capital.

Program Design

Why Ministries Aren’t Improving: Outcomes Measurement in a “Wicked” World

Over decades, businesses continue to offer progressively better goods and services — but many nonprofits don’t ride the same wave of relentless progress. Despite a hidden challenge that makes that seem inevitable, there is a way to buck the trend.

Special Feature

Doing Them Well By Being With Them First: The Power of Presence in Effective Charity

In this excerpt from his new book, The Crisis of Dependency … True Charity CEO & Co-founder James Whitford powerfully illustrates the importance of being with people we want to help out of poverty.

Program Design

Achieving Advantageous Outcomes with Self Assessments

Effectively assessing the circumstances of those seeking help is key to their long-term stability. True Charity’s client self-assessment survey will help you prioritize the dignity of the people you serve as you help them foster lasting change.

Charitable Perspectives, Special Feature

The Power of Collaboration: Strengthen Your Poverty Alleviation Ministry Together

Have you ever felt like something wasn’t quite right in your charitable efforts? You’re not alone. One team member shares her past struggles and how she’s come to realize there is a trusted community—connected across the nation and united in person each year–linking arms to holistically serve the poor.