Segregation Helped Build Fortunes. What Does Philanthropy Owe Now?
Understanding the historical roots of many foundation endowments is a critical step in considering the question of philanthropic reparations.
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5 Myths Preventing Catalytic Capital From Going Where It’s Needed
Without a clear understanding of the gaps in the market, it is difficult for impact investors to develop sound strategies to fill them.
How Organizations Build Trust
Civil society institutions have an important role to play in reversing our collective trust deficit.
The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2023
Design thinking, narrative change, AI, impact investing, the future of philanthropy, and more.
SSIR’s 2023 Social Innovation Reading List
Highlights of this year’s book reviews and excerpts on topics including cities, the imagination, disruption, capitalism, and careers.
DEI Work Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
What organizations can do to persevere through resistance.
Need a Boost? 13 Stories That Inspired Us in 2023
Innovation stories on leadership, philanthropy, education, gender equity, and grassroots movements that will leave you feeling hopeful.
Becoming Advocates for Equity
The Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision highlighted a disconnect between the nonprofit sector’s intentions and its actions.
What Strong Organizations Know About DEI
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are much more than a passing fad. They are a framework for engaging an organization’s full strength.
The Lobbying for Good Movement
Too many nonprofits and foundations reject lobbying as dubious. But a new movement is reclaiming this practice as essential for promoting social change.