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The T-Rex and the Snowshoe Hare: What’s Next for Philanthropy in the 2020s
What an often-misunderstood part of Darwin’s theory of evolution can tell us about where philanthropy might be headed.
Why We Didn’t Fund Your Scaling Plan
A checklist to avoid common problems that funders have identified in evaluating applications.
SSIR’s 2022 Social Innovation Reading List
Highlights of this year’s book reviews and excerpts on topics including cities, the imagination, disruption, capitalism, and careers.
Private Firms, Public Initiatives
An excerpt from The Right Privatization on why private entrepreneurs need capable governments.
Learning in Fog
An excerpt from The Upside of Uncertainty on facing the unknown with courage.
The Social Impact Investment Mirage
It’s time for funders to get real about what social entrepreneurs need to succeed.
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.
Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs for Climate Justice
Community-focused entrepreneurs are using innovative business models and technology to make renewable energy and a healthy environment accessible to everyone.