Working in Tension
In a hybrid organization, the trade-offs between social and commercial goals are real—and they require careful management.
Social Issues - Articles
Charity Versus Innovation
The response by US foundations to federal welfare reform in the 1990s illuminates their role in policy development.
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A She Change
Iris Bohnet reminds us that we all have our biases—and suggests ways that we might overcome them.
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The People’s Budget
Participatory budgeting, which enables citizens to decide how to spend public funds, is building a more empowering model of democracy.
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Boulevards and Beltlines
How citizens can push back against urban sprawl and create vibrant, interconnected communities.
Review
What’s in a Measure?
International metrics on human rights, gender violence, and sex trafficking aren't nearly as objective as they seem. But they still have their uses.
Lion of the Seas
Marine reserves that cut across national borders in Africa are protecting underwater life.
A Chorus for Wildlife
How World Wildlife Fund helped organize a global clarion call to stop wildlife crime.
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The Third Wave: An Entrepreneur’s Vision of the Future
The cofounder of AOL looks at the Internet's potential to transform the social sector, on issues from healthcare to food access.
Building Networks of Opportunity
A range of strategies and tools can help people in poor neighborhoods make the economic, political, and social connections they need for success.