From Fixers to Builders
Four narrative shifts proven to get people of all parties to support progressive goals without compromising anyone’s values.
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President Carter’s Inspiring Model of Civic Leadership
His post-presidency demonstrated a special combination of bold aspiration coupled with strategic, detailed, and sustained execution.
Too Many Elections
Low-turnout off-cycle elections are bad for everyone. Civil society can help.
Fueling Innovation to Navigate the Wildfire Challenge Ahead
The climate-driven wildfire crisis calls for a comprehensive, cross-sector approach to funding, research, and action.
Deep Listening for Impact Measurement
How AI-driven text and voice analysis can transform impact investing strategies.
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Standing Up to Trump
An excerpt from Turf War on opposing Trump’s Television City development in the 1980s
Innovating for a Healthy Context
Improving the effectiveness of development innovations
Need a Lift? 13 Stories That Inspired Us in 2024
Innovation stories on social connection, empowering youth, and revitalizing green spaces offer some year-end inspiration.
Localization Through Leadership
In a sea of “why,” some notes on “how.”
The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2024
Healing trauma in systems; a critique of strategic philanthropy; nonprofit growth revisited; AI-powered nonprofits; communication in a new era; and more.