Development, Equity, and Inclusion
Global growth has left too many populations and geographies behind. Inclusive development requires national initiatives to act small and community initiatives to act big.
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The Seal of Approval
Certification helps legitimize nonprofits and boosts their fundraising, even in authoritarian contexts.
Even Small Foundations Can Have a Big Impact
While large amounts of money can make a difference, it’s not the only way that philanthropists can have an impact.
SSIR Online, Winter 2023 Issue
A collection of standout pieces published online about 990 data, local social networks, measuring impact, and nonprofit burnout.
The Social Impact Investment Mirage
It’s time for funders to get real about what social entrepreneurs need to succeed.
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Housing and Homelessness: Breaking Down Silos for Systems Change
Lessons for funders and social change leaders in search of the best ways to collaborate across sectors to end homelessness.
A Voice in Prison
Arts programming in prisons is more than just rehabilitation. It’s radical activism.
What Large, Unrestricted Gifts Do for Nonprofit Leaders
A study of MacKenzie Scott’s early giving reveals how transformational generous general operating support can be.
Thinking and Acting Like a Platform Will Help Social Entrepreneurs Create Impact at Scale
Platform thinking pushes social entrepreneurs to leave the role of the problem solver in favor of being an enabler of changemakers who can solve problems locally.
ESG Is Not Impact Investing and Impact Investing Is Not ESG
Understanding these six important differences will both facilitate better conversations and help channel funds appropriately.