Introducing the Impact Genome Project
A new, groundbreaking initiative will codify and quantify the factors used in social impact programs that are proven to produce outcomes.
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From Service Learning to Learning Service
Personal development and global development are intrinsically linked, but our current service-learning model might need flipping on its head.
Setting the Stage to Measure Impact in Health
A new catalog of metrics can help investors and organizations demonstrate that positive financial returns and social returns can be twinned.
Putting Community in Collective Impact
Five characteristics of civic culture that collective impact efforts must address.
The Lean Startup Goes to Washington
Evidence-based policy, iteration, and innovation are making their way into government.
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The Purpose Economy: How Your Desire for Impact, Personal Growth and Community Is Changing the World
The Purpose Economy describes how a new type of economy is taking shape, one that will emphasize serving the people.
Measuring Impact Isn’t for Everyone
Collecting data to demonstrate your organization’s impact is great to do when you should, wasteful when you should not.
Experimentation: A Shortcut to Innovation
Leading organizations are placing bets on action over rhetoric.
Seven Elements of Social Innovation
A new framework emerges for social innovation education.
Social Sabbaticals and the New Face of Leadership
A look at SAP’s corporate initiatives to develop new talent for work in emerging markets.