Articles P2320

Investing in Forest Health

By Dan Winterson 2

A new impact investment vehicle may hold a key to addressing the West’s growing wildfire problem.

What Social Sector Leaders Think About Feedback

By Katie Smith Milway 1

An SSIR survey of nearly 2,000 leaders of nonprofits, foundations, and other charitable organizations revealed that they believe feedback is important but still struggle with figuring out how to do it.

Business

Bolstering Curiosity to Advance Workplace Equity

By Zander Lurie

Employee surveys can help organizations surface fresh perspectives and new thinking while building a culture that rewards curiosity. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.

Changing the Climate by Leaving ‘Climate Change’ Behind

By Robert Russell Sassor & Beth Strachan 6

The best way to increase clean energy production and phase out fossil fuels may be to shift the narrative from climate change to messages that reflect people’s deeply held values, particularly those related to better health.

Four Lessons on Connecting Leaders of Social Change

By Kavitha Mediratta 4

A transnational program focused on equality shows that engaging with conflict and difference is vital to the growth and effectiveness of social movements and broader change.

Six Ways to Support Small and Growing Businesses in Emerging Markets

By Matthew Guttentag

Entrepreneur support programs are popular among donors, but many fail to incorporate rigorous research on the most effective ways to help businesses grow. Insights from current academic literature can help improve program design.

Social Impact Bonds: More Than One Approach

By Gary Painter, Kevin Albertson, Chris Fox, & Chris O’Leary 3

A look at how social impact bonds differ between projects and geographies, and how those differences impact practical implementation.

Funding Innovations That Break the Mold

By Lateefah Simon & Timothy Silard

How funders can support bold, emerging leaders and their cutting-edge ideas.