The Seduction of Nonprofit Mission Creep
An excerpt from The Nonprofit Crisis on why nonprofits should resist the lure to extend their reach
Innovative ways to develop strong leadership capabilities (more)
An excerpt from The Nonprofit Crisis on why nonprofits should resist the lure to extend their reach
Sometimes the cause itself becomes a blind spot. Nonprofit leaders must build out the systems that carry their purpose. Otherwise, they’ll sabotage their impact.
Making effective decisions under pressure isn't about listing the pros and cons, but about working with how the brain works to weigh what really matters.
A new nonprofit alliance model shows how previously siloed organizations can collaborate to scale services while retaining autonomy.
A case for fierce ambivalence
An excerpt from The Future is Collective on embedding care into how we work
Purpose, values, and humility will be the social sector’s greatest strengths.
Why philanthropy must see disruption not as a detour but as an opportunity to positively transform systems—and three strategies to lead the way.
As an ideas magazine, SSIR offers a sanctuary for deep thinking on the issues of our time, including President Donald Trump's attempts to disrupt the social sector in ways that will be felt for years.
Oil and gas's dominance over American life can feel like a David vs. Goliath story. Despite the odds, growing pushback in red, blue, and purple states shows that the Davids have more power than we might think—and philanthropy can help them win.