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From Promising Model to Major Investment
The head of Blue Meridian Partners and the cofounder of Upstream USA discuss their partnership in using a big bet to transform women’s healthcare nationwide.
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Investing in Population-Level Change
Five insights about social mobility and the role of big bet philanthropy.
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Big Bets, 2017-2018
Among the big donors were the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
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Profiles of Big Bets
These five examples of large investments demonstrate the enormous impact they can have on the world’s most pressing problems.
Design Thinking Without Deep Data Will Fail Our Customers in Global Health
It is imperative to include customers in solving problems, but jumping straight into human-centered design misses the rich and insightful data required to shift the system and achieve better results.
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Social Services
Homeless Shelter Uses Feedback to Help Its Clients Regain Independence
The Arkansas nonprofit Our House, which provides shelter to homeless families and individuals working to regain their economic independence, has built a culture of continuous feedback with surveys, community councils, and “happy or not” voting terminals. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.
Making Civic Engagement Efforts Work
New experiments with civic engagement, outreach, and philanthropic models in Philadelphia offer inspiration for leaders across the social sector.
Podcast
Navigating Double Jeopardy in the Social Sector
Four leaders discuss the racial and gender stereotypes that stymie black women and offer advice on how to create more inclusive work environments.
Finding the Sweet Spot for Innovation Within Government Systems
Three guiding principles for NGOs looking to find where they best fit within government-run systems and ensure long-term impact.
How Foundations Can Help Opportunity Zone Communities Succeed
By wielding their deep experience in distressed local communities and using four methods for channeling investment into marginalized regions, foundations can play a deciding role in the success of the Opportunity Zone federal tax incentive.