The Unexamined Algorithm Is Not Worth Using
Why nonprofits need to evaluate the ethics of their algorithms.
Sectors - Articles
The Urgency of Now: Supporting Early-stage Entrepreneurs
This series, presented in partnership with the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, shares the perspectives of both entrepreneurs and funders on the role that early-stage support plays in creating long-term social change.
Government as Government, not Business
While innovating in government is critical, we also need shared norms and democratic values.
From “Lean Start-Up” to “Lean Collaboration”
How to reframe government adoption of social innovations.
Is Online Fundraising a Bad Idea?
Four tips for avoiding the pitfalls of online giving.
Applying Social Enterprise to Refugee Settings
Humanitarian assistance relies on a charity model of providing immediate relief in emergency situations. But once the emergency has passed, other approaches might better deliver services in a market-driven, customer-centric way.
Private Sector Force for Public Education
Truly improving children’s educational outcomes at scale requires unorthodox approaches. One promising yet largely neglected approach is to systematically leverage the private sector’s agenda.
Sustainable Investments Are Not Always What They Seem
Investors need to better educate themselves about the local context in which their funds are deployed.
Reframing Education Change in India
Improving learning outcomes in India requires that funders and social purpose organizations shift to working on the entire educational ecosystem rather than focused interventions.
Five SSIR Articles for U.N. Week
A reading list of our favorite articles on the Sustainable Development Goals.