Civic Power
An excerpt from a new book on rebuilding American democracy in an era of crisis.
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Civic Health and Social Distancing
Good civic health looks like people making meaningful connections with their neighbors, public officials, and contributing to governance decision-making. But what will become of civic life during COVID-19 Part of the series Rethinking Social Change in the Face of Coronavirus.
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Creating a Digital-First Strategy
Nonprofit leaders should think less about the technology and more about the people who will use it and the goals they hope to achieve. Part of a series produced with the support of Salesforce.
Why Conservation Needs a New Way to Scale
Conventional routes to scaling impact don’t always work. Conservation nonprofits and social ventures should be wary of the lure of a large partner and consider replicating from the grassroots instead.
How New Technologies and Alliances Are Transforming Corporate Volunteering
Corporate America has never been more committed to volunteering, but connecting the talent of the private sector with the needs of the social sector—at scale—can’t happen without a network to bring them together. Here is how an unlikely coalition of CSR leaders is opening up closed platforms to create better cross-sector solutions.
Is the Venture Model Leading Us Astray When it Comes to Social Impact?
Six must-ask questions to drive impact at scale for judges of social enterprise pitch competitions.
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The Power of Data
Data and technology can’t exist in a bubble—nonprofits need them to thrive and grow. Hear from several nonprofit leaders about the myriad ways their organizations benefitted from an effective data strategy and system. This video is part of the “Technology for Change” series produced by Stanford Social Innovation Review with the support of Salesforce.
Four Mindsets That Accelerate Nonprofit Growth
A reflection on how a set of strategies related to target-setting, financial modeling, program measurement, and organizational culture helped one organization reach a major milestone.
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Driving Social Change With Data
Data is a powerful tool for creating social change, but it can fail to deliver if it lacks rigor or exists in silos. With the right approach, “you can just let the tools do the work,” says the manager of digital infrastructure for the education nonprofit buildOn. Part of a series produced with the support of Salesforce.
Connecting Individual and Societal Change
Supporting the inner well-being of change makers can boost capacity for innovation and collaboration, and ultimately lead to more effective solutions to social and environmental challenges.