Preserving the Meaning of Social Enterprise
Nonprofit and for-profit enterprises that prioritize social impact and financial sustainability need to band together and make the collective voice of social enterprise exponentially more powerful.
Sectors - Articles
Is the UN Really Trying to Take Over the Internet?
A look at new proposals to change how our Internet is governed.
Tell Me a Story
Eight tips for creating powerful narratives that drive social impact.
Information as a Cash Crop
In East Africa, access to accurate, timely information is improving the livelihood of entrepreneurial farmers.
The Problem with Problem Statements
Forgoing the articulation of a problem statement and focusing on paradox leads to more effective communication with your organization’s supporters.
Citizen as Designer
By shifting the responsibility of the citizen from deciding to designing, we can redirect resources away from conflict and toward creating better ideas.
Trust and Technology
Together, the public and private sector can develop affordable and truly accessible banking solutions that benefit the world’s poor.
A Simple Method to Improve College Graduation Rates
A case study of Boston-area organization Bottom Line.
Accessible Images
An open source web application draws on the wisdom of the crowds to give the blind access to images.
Smartphones and Mobile Payments
The penetration of smartphones in the US has caused jockeying for position in the new mobile payments space—can this happen in developing countries too?