Grantmaking processes to nonprofits could improve
Philanthropy could encourage policy options that are beneficial
Funders could invest in nonprofit capacity building
Funds could be raised for impact investment
ESG / Socially Responsible stock investing could be a less useful than charity donations or impact capital investing
Universities / foundations could spend down their assets
Nonprofit funding could be like venture capital
Donors could receive feedback from grantseekers
Social issues could be reframed and better communicated to create change
RCTs could be a marginal way to inform public policy
Private charity could not replace government programs or funding
Social sector knowledge could be better collected, organized, and displayed
Public policy clearinghouses could be easier to use / more comprehensive
Philanthropy could be collaborative, flexible, and larger to create bigger impacts
Government agencies, schools, hospitals, police, universities, foundations, prisons, workplaces, elections, judiciary systems, and nonprofits could collect, publicize, and use citizen feedback
Foundations and labor unions could fund alt-labor organizations
Cash stipends could be given directly to the poor
Citizens could receive a basic / guaranteed income (with restrictions or on a EBT card)