Accompanying Governments to Scale
How philanthropy can walk alongside national governments to scale development solutions that deliver over time
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Building an On-Ramp for Evidence
Scaling effective solutions often stalls in state government because funding systems are not designed to reward proof of impact. A new partnership model shows how states and funders can unlock smarter public spending together.
Sustaining Independent Bookstores
How financial models that support long-term resilience and sustainability are helping local bookstores across the United States strengthen their role as Main Street anchors. | This article is free to all readers thanks to sponsorship by an SSIR supporter.
The New Gilded Age Needs Civic Leaders, Not Just Philanthropists
What a new generation of entrepreneurial donors should learn from legacy institutions and leaders.
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To Save Our Schools, Trust Young People
Young people have done more than enough to earn our trust. Policy makers not so much.
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Educating as if Democracy Depends on It
Preparing young people to participate and govern means moving beyond entrusting civic learning to a single course in high school or an elective on campus.
Building the Refugee Economy
As humanitarian aid agencies buckle under the collapse of financial support, the private sector must step in to invest in refugees and integrate them into the economy. We review three models of success and offer investment strategies. | This article is free to all readers thanks to sponsorship by the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia.
A Path Through AI Overwhelm
Many social impact leaders feel pressure to engage with AI but are overwhelmed and lack a clear starting point. Four fundamental questions can help frame early conversations, grounding AI strategy in purpose, organizational capacity, and values.
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How Can Schools Best Serve the Common Good?
A conversation with two nationally renowned school superintendents about the biggest challenges they face, the relationship between education and democracy, and the tension between innovation and equity.
Liquidity Is the Missing Elixir in Impact Investing
Impact strategies must reckon with the problem that capital is frequently trapped in highly illiquid investments with no prospect of exit.