by Scott Lensing and Bridgette Gray, CEO
Friction in our systems—such as lengthy forms, complex websites, excessive documentation, and unclear communication—wastes time, deters access, and exacerbates inequality. We all want our government and workplaces to actually work, and our lives to be easier. A behavioral approach to reducing friction can help us get there.
by Michael Herman
As we inch closer to Giving Season, we’re likely to ponder our philanthropy for the year thus far. Our team knows from prior designs that reflecting on one’s values, preferences, and experiences can help donors close the gap between generous intentions and satisfying donations. Moreover, tools that produce personalized recommendations can capture attention and mitigate […]
by Bridgette Gray, CEO
This post originally appeared as a LinkedIn Article For many Black Americans, the mention of vaccines or medical research conjures the Tuskegee Syphilis Study—a decades-long betrayal where researchers deliberately withheld treatment and honesty for 40 years from Black men in Alabama, watching them suffer and die for the sake of observation. This wasn’t just a […]
by Kate MacLeod, Zainab Amjad, Ashley Barry, and Janan Al Ababneh
Imagine being a young person full of potential, yet two in every five of your peers cannot find a job. In Jordan, this is the reality for youth aged 15-24. Behind these numbers are even greater disparities: Jordan’s women labor force participation rate is among the lowest in the world, and unemployment among Syrian refugee […]
by Bridgette Gray, CEO
This post originally appeared as a LinkedIn Article In 2016, New York City wanted to help keep its employees healthier by encouraging them to visit a work-site flu vaccine clinic. These vaccinations had been widely available before, but many employees had not gotten the flu. ideas42 was brought in to determine how more employees could […]
by Bridgette Gray, CEO
This post originally appeared as a LinkedIn Article Economic mobility and opportunity are foundational American promises: If you’re willing to work hard, you will have a fair chance to thrive. When clear paths are open for anyone to achieve economic security, our workforce becomes more vigorous, our communities more resilient, and our nation more prosperous. […]
by Suvarna Pande (3ie) and Catherine MacLeod (ideas42)
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are a powerful tool for understanding what works in development and anti-poverty programs. They provide insights to guide practitioners and policymakers in improving and scaling interventions. But for RCT findings to inform these decisions, they must be communicated clearly and systematically—something that’s easier said than done. Good reporting isn’t just about […]
by Bridgette Gray, CEO
This post originally appeared as a LinkedIn Article A single email can mean the difference between a student graduating college, getting a well-paying job, and moving into the middle class—or dropping out of school under a mountain of debt. Given that people with bachelor’s degrees earn 67% more than high school graduates, these small interventions […]
by The ideas42 Team
When a nonprofit wants to raise more money, conventional wisdom suggests bombarding donors with emotional appeals and compelling data. But what if the secret to unlocking greater charitable giving lies in understanding how people actually make decisions?
In a recent fireside chat, Victoria Vrana, CEO of GlobalGiving, and Sarah Welch, Managing Director of Charitable Giving & Philanthropy at ideas42 explore the unexpected insights from behavioral science that are transforming how organizations approach fundraising—and changing philanthropy worldwide.
by Bridgette Gray, CEO
This post originally appeared as a LinkedIn Article The nonprofit sector is at a critical crossroads—bullied and pressured into silence. Organizations supporting those excluded from economic security face scrutiny, doubt, and hostility while striving to meet rising needs with limited resources. The effects are not just institutional; they extend into the lives of real people: […]
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