Sunsetting in Style
Foundations can turn the decision to spend down into a long-lasting and impactful legacy.
Solutions - Articles
Harnessing Academic Expertise for Societal Challenges
Public Exchange creates streamlined pathways for public and private sector leaders to tap academic expertise. This model accelerates solutions to challenging social and environmental problems and enhances the social impact of academic research.
Looking Back to Look Forward
SSIR’s new editor-in-chief and publisher invites readers to collaborate as the organization evolves: “SSIR works best when it works for you.”
SSIR Online, Spring 2024 Issue
A collection of standout pieces published online about DEI, impact investing, learning from failure, and generational conflict in social justice organizations.
Invest in Networks for Exponential Climate Wins
As time ticks down on the transition to clean energy, networked solutions will be crucial for beating the clock.
Reimagining the Role of Business in Protecting Biodiversity
Hundreds of companies have pledged to follow new reporting recommendations from the international Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures. Is it enough to make a difference?
Designing for Better Mental Health Policy
Why building capacity for design into mental health policymaking will produce more effective services.
The Strategic Value of Trust-Based Philanthropy
The core practices that define a trust-based approach can, through multiple pathways, lead to both increased resource efficiency and outsized impact.
Inclusive Board Meetings
Diverse teams get better results, but it takes skill and thoughtfulness to make the most of diverse experience at a board table.
Nonprofits and Governments Are Looking for Love
From crush to marriage, the spectrum of relationships between nonprofits and governments