Litigation in an Information Vacuum Is a Missed Opportunity
In an age of lawsuits, storytelling is paramount for long-term progress.
Advocacy - Articles
Innovative ways to influence public policy (more)
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No Way Out Without a Fight
The ground-up work to stop US oil and gas expansion and create new climate politics
Community Beyond Resources
Ending homelessness is about housing. Except when it's not.
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Critical Coalitions
An excerpt from Power to the Partners shows how designing coalitions is vital to successful organizational partnership
Organizational Justice
A path forward for diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
Philanthropy Must Stand, Deliver, and Listen
Any response to this moment must include careful reflection on philanthropy's role in a democratic society.
In Defense of Philanthropic Freedom
Those of us in philanthropy may not always agree, but we must defend each other's right to exist.
A Looser Hold on Perpetuity
In a crisis, how can foundations justify perpetuity as a guiding star? Increasing payouts goes hand in hand with a trust-based philanthropy approach that prioritizes supporting our partners.
Philanthropy Must Accelerate Spending and Broaden Collaboration
The sector's response to the sharp withdrawal of government funding and to threats against basic freedoms should start with the easy answers.
Together We Stand
As promoters and defenders of a free civil society, we at SSIR today find ourselves taking sides: We stand with you as allies against the rise of authoritarianism in the United States and abroad.