Grantee Inclusion for Community Empowerment
Grantee inclusion can help correct the power imbalance not only between foundations and nonprofits, but also between marginalized communities and the broader power structures that perpetuate inequity.
Articles P3220
Reaping the Benefits of Integrated Health Care
Care that links physical and mental health has proven to be economically and medically beneficial, but hard to implement sustainably. We can surmount these common roadblocks by emphasizing community collaboration and self-reliance.
Collaboration
Start with a Shared Vision
True grantee-funder partnerships are based on a shared vision of the future. Creating a strategy to achieve that vision requires listening and clearly defining roles.
A Call for Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Why philanthropy needs to support more community-driven solutions, not just Ivy League ones.
Video
Three Questions With Raj Chetty
Stanford economics professor Chetty talks with SSIR's Michael Slind about using data to understand the causes of inequality and identify potential solutions.
Collaboration
Pleasantly Surprised by What’s Inside Pandora’s Box
It’s critical to test different approaches to grantee inclusion and to incorporate new learning along the way.
IN-DEPTH SERIES
Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s World
This series, produced in partnership with the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, aims to spark a global dialogue and promote increased understanding of how to develop the skills and learning that all children need for success in a rapidly changing world.
Chronic Problems, Not Just Crises, Should Be a Global Health Priority
Addressing non-urgent, lasting conditions such as poor eyesight can help unlock the full potential of the developing world.
Solutions
When Organizational Change Fails
Targeted, internal initiatives can help advance strategic organizational change—but there is often a better approach.
Getting to the Heart of Healthy Funder-Grantee Relationships
Three practices successful social sector partnerships can adopt to improve their alignment and generate better results.