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.
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Selecting the Right Growth Metrics: Fewer but Better
Nonprofits have near-limitless metrics they can measure, but the key to success is identifying, monitoring, and responding to the few that really matter.
The Moment for Participatory Democracy
Three civic engagement models that can help bring the voices of everyday citizens into public life.
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There Is No Geography to Intelligence and Passion
How can NGOs help communities manage their own growth?
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.
Three Questions That Transformed a Movement
Achieving marriage equality in the United States took time, tough questions, and coordinated efforts across politics, strategy, and messaging.
From Scaling Impact to Impact at Scale
As nonprofits, NGOs, and funders increasingly seek innovative ways to address the total need around critical issues, new challenges, questions, and opportunities arise.
Human Rights Advocacy Under the Trump Administration
Effective advocates may need to shift focus from political persuasion to public relations power.
Systems Change in a Polarized Country
A growing number of US foundations are adopting practices based on systems change to achieve their goals in the current political environment.
Now Is the Time for Foundations to Invest for Mission and Impact
The Mission Possible series is a call to action for philanthropy to fully embrace impact investing as an essential tool to drive meaningful social and environmental change.