An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance
Five lessons from a South Korean early-stage nonprofit on why establishing good governance from the beginning matters and how to adapt governance practices as an organization grows.
Leadership - Articles
Innovative ways to develop strong leadership capabilities (more)
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Unrealistic Dreams
An excerpt from Creative Hustle on transcending the limits that hold people back
The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2022
Highlights from the magazine and website cover ESG, leadership, systems change, and more.
SSIR’s 2022 Social Innovation Reading List
Highlights of this year’s book reviews and excerpts on topics including cities, the imagination, disruption, capitalism, and careers.
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Private Firms, Public Initiatives
An excerpt from The Right Privatization on why private entrepreneurs need capable governments.
Don’t Salaries Matter?
Of work, weasels, and employee engagement in the nonprofit sector.
Convening by Design
Principles and tactics for creating strategic convenings that foster meaningful interaction and outcomes.
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Learning in Fog
An excerpt from The Upside of Uncertainty on facing the unknown with courage.
The Problem With Tables
In discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the table is frequently used as a symbol of inclusion. Whether by design or default, the table is accepted as a place to ameliorate issues of marginalization, exclusion, neglect, discrimination, and other harms.
When to Call It Quits
As the third sector in Nicaragua comes under increasing government attacks, a founder had to make one of the most difficult choices.