Finding a Niche
In Colombia, the Center for Social Innovation is exploring how much government can do to facilitate social change.
Solutions - Articles
Learning From Charter Schools
What happens when educators transplant successful practices from the charter sector to the public school system?
The Strong Effect of Weak Ties
Social connections help drive protest mobilization—as long as those connections aren't too close.
The Return of Capacity Building
It’s time for a renewed conversation about building the systems, structures, and skills for social sector excellence.
Innovating Practice in a Culture of Expertise
A phased approach to innovation can help expert-oriented organizations embrace experimentation and learning.
Promoting Government Action on Income Equality
Five lessons from research on poverty in America.
Social Innovation: A Bi-Partisan Bright Spot
The White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation enjoys broad, bi-partisan support; in the wake of midterm elections, its work is more important than ever.
The Inner Journey of the Changemaker
How we manage ourselves and empathize with others are as important as professional management skills in creating social impact.
Can Impact Investing Help Save the Planet?
A new cross-sector study examines whether impact investing can make a difference to global conservation efforts.
The $338 Million Ebola Giving Gap
Why corporate and individual giving to fight Ebola lags far behind that of other crises, and how to unlock more dollars.