Ben Marshall

1 week ago | ssir.org | David Finegold |Ben Marshall

Leading a business is hard. Leading a nonprofit is even harder—nonprofit leaders typically have more stakeholders, less control, and fewer resources than their for-profit counterparts. And the headwinds are only growing stronger as charitable donations decline and as government funding faces uncertainty. Despite these challenges, training for nonprofit leaders and board members has not materially changed in the past 25 years. More can be done.

2 weeks ago | ipsos.com | Ben Marshall

Ipsos in the UK has conducted a new poll exploring public opinion on housing, planning reform and the politics of housing in Britain. The survey, conducted online between May 9th and 12th 2025, finds that people over-estimate opposition to local housebuilding. Those opposed to building are more out of touch with public opinion than those who support it.

Jan 19, 2025 | benm77.medium.com | Ben Marshall

Ben Marshall·Follow5 min read·--British public opinion: five things to look out for this yearSLNC (source: unsplash.com)Former U.S. Vice President, Dan Quayle is one of several people associated with the quote, “It is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future”. As well as raising a wry smile, the quote feels more relevant than ever. As the twenty first century reaches its first quartile, the one certainty is uncertainty.

Nov 12, 2024 | research-live.com | Liam Kay- McClean |Ben Marshall

Sanders is currently a professor of public policy in the Policy Institute at King’s, and has worked at the institution since 2019. Prior to that, he was chief executive of What Works for Children’s Social Care. Sanders’ other roles have included chief scientist at the Behavioural Insights Team and head of research at the Cabinet Office. Massey helped to lead the establishment of the ISFG in 2018 and has led the school since. Sanders takes up the director role from the end of November 2024.

Oct 15, 2024 | ipsos.com | Ben Marshall

In the third Global Infrastructure Index people are more satisfied with their country’s infrastructure, but there is one in two that think greater work is needed. Key findings:Overall ratings of infrastructure and of specific sectors have improved over the past 12 months according to the Ipsos/Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA) Global Infrastructure Index. But across 32 countries, an average of 56% of citizens think their country is not doing enough to meet its infrastructure needs.