Building Indigenous Power and Investing in Indigenous Self-Determination
To solve the most pressing issues for Indigenous communities—and for the world at large—power and autonomy must be given to Indigenous people themselves.
Sectors - Articles
Rebuilding Trust in American Institutions
Three co-governance models the new administration can use to genuinely empower people, create more-equitable policies, and rebuild trust in democratic institutions.
How to Ensure Survivors of Modern Slavery Stay Free
We must listen to survivors: Without providing financial security and the resources necessary to sustain freedom, simply liberating the victims of human trafficking isn’t enough.
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Nations Pursuing a Well-Being Approach
A new book proposes a framework for thinking about well-being to promote racial equity.
Household Generosity During the Pandemic
Social and behavioral sciences can help us understand why COVID-19 is making giving practices more localized and expansive.
The ‘Thou Shalt Nots’ of Systems Change
Enthusiasm for systems change is not new, and a broader historical perspective will help systems change enthusiasts learn from the past what NOT to do: replicate the ineffective mindsets and engineering approaches that have defined so much of the systems change work in our sectors.
SSIR Guide to Overcoming Polarization
After pro-Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol, how will the United States address many of the issues that underlie the chaos, particularly extreme polarization? This roundup of articles explores ways to take on the unprecedented divides in America.
How Can Philanthropy Help Rehabilitate US Democracy?
Those with wealth and privilege are uniquely positioned to support the building and reimagining of our tattered and under-resourced democracy-preserving institutions.
Further Reflections and Reactions on Foundation Payout Rates
There will be future crises that are as compelling as the ones we are going through today, and philanthropy must be ready to respond. This essay, by the author of the keystone article in the series on foundations' payouts during crises, is a response to the views of nine other commentators.
Foundations Are Risk Averse When It Comes to Spending
At a time when society is confronted with so many overlapping crises living donors in particular should increase their giving. This essay is a response to the keystone article in the Up for Debate series on foundations' payouts during big crises. Visit the series page for more reaction pieces like this one.