Philanthropy & Funding
How ‘Productizing’ Innovative Finance Hurts Development
The pursuit of better social outcomes, not new products, should drive the international development community’s approach to innovative finance.
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Measurement & Evaluation
Using Impact Science to Solve Hunger More Effectively
Despite spending billions on food programs each year, the root causes of hunger remain unaddressed.
IN-DEPTH SERIES
SSIR Celebrates 20 Years: The Future of Social Innovation
The world’s leading researchers, thinkers, and practitioners contribute their thoughts on the future of social innovation.
Leadership
Mental Health Starts at the Top
CEOs who take the lead on destigmatizing mental health issues can transform their organizational culture.
Leadership
Rethinking Leadership Development Evaluation
How understanding the complexity and nuance of leadership in changing environments can help fuel system-level change.
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Leadership
Biggest Fleet, Not Biggest Boat
An excerpt from Don’t Lead Alone on acting like a network
Economic Development
The Invisible Rural Access Barrier
More than one billion people live in rural, isolated areas in low-income countries. Improving their access to roads and transportation is a prerequisite to unlocking better health, education, and economic outcomes.
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Unlocking the Power of Data Refineries for Social Impact
Many argue that the social sector lacks data due to capacity, technology, and funding constraints. But what if there’s something more systemic going on?
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Health
Resilient Networks
An excerpt from The Microstress Effect on tapping into relationships to mitigate the effects of cumulative microstress
Philanthropy & Funding
BIPOC Organizations and the Hamster Wheel of Philanthropy
More funders are providing general operating support to BIPOC-led organizations. But is it enough?
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Measurement & Evaluation
Don’t Feed the Zombies
When funders aren’t accountable for impact, it ruins the party for everyone.
Leadership
Leadership Development Beyond Projects
The most impactful leadership programs prioritize broadly applicable skills, strengths, and capacities that serve participants and communities over the long term.
Human Rights
The Problem With Tables
In discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the table is frequently used as a symbol of inclusion. Whether by design or default, the table is accepted as a place to ameliorate issues of marginalization, exclusion, neglect, discrimination, and other harms.
Social Enterprise
The Social Impact Investment Mirage
It’s time for funders to get real about what social entrepreneurs need to succeed.
Scaling
Why We Didn’t Fund Your Scaling Plan
A checklist to avoid common problems that funders have identified in evaluating applications.