Understanding the Value of Backbone Organizations in Collective Impact: Part 2
An in-depth review of what it takes to be a backbone organization, and how to evaluate and support its work.
Solutions - Articles
Impact: The Lovechild of Innovation and Collaboration
The power of bringing people together—reflections on TechSoup Global Summit one year later.
Understanding the Value of Backbone Organizations in Collective Impact: Part 1
An in-depth review of what it takes to be a backbone organization, and how to evaluate and support its work.
Don’t Just Scale, Retrofit! – Part 2
Most nonprofits are more apt to benefit from retrofitting rather than scaling strategies.
Podcast
Food, Water, and Energy
In this audio lecture, Dr. Ann Bartuska of the U.S. Department of Agriculture shares her insight on the necessary steps to sustainably feed the nine billion people that will be living on our planet by 2050.
Don’t Just Scale, Retrofit! – Part 1
Most nonprofits are more apt to benefit from retrofitting rather than scaling strategies.
ReCoding Good: Part 8
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
The Trouble With Impact Investing, P3
Real impact investing is not for the timid.
Letter from London
A report on social innovation from England’s capital.
Social Media: Getting Value Means Giving Value
Four tips for moving your social media out of zombie status—and making your investment in it worthwhile.