Solving Big Social Problems by Thinking Small
Frugal, flexible, and inclusive “jugaad innovation” provides a compelling model for nonprofits looking for innovative solutions to significant problems.
Social Issues - Articles
Protecting the Heart of Environmental Civil Society
Three strategies for ensuring the safety and security of people defending their environment and human rights around the world.
The Moment for Participatory Democracy
Three civic engagement models that can help bring the voices of everyday citizens into public life.
Podcast
There Is No Geography to Intelligence and Passion
How can NGOs help communities manage their own growth?
Higher Education for Refugees
US universities must respond to the worldwide refugee crisis.
Impact Investing in Victorian England? The Case of Model Dwellings Companies
What we can learn today from an early approach to improving social conditions through investment.
Human Rights Advocacy Under the Trump Administration
Effective advocates may need to shift focus from political persuasion to public relations power.
Choosing Nurture, Not Nature, to Improve Financial Decision-Making in America
Behavioral insights can inform low-cost, low-touch strategies for re-designing financial services that promote consumer well-being.
Podcast
Building a Culture of Opportunity Within Disadvantaged Communities
How the organization MORTAR is creating entrepreneurship opportunities for poor and minority communities.
The Rise and Fall of a Teal NGO
Teal—an emerging organizational model centered on principles like self-management and wholeness—has great promise, but to leverage its potential, NGOs must understand its opportunities and challenges.