Our Vanishing Developmental Commons
What human capacities must remain stubbornly human, even in an age of intelligent machines?
Technology - Articles
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How to Build Digital Health Platforms in Emerging Markets
In developing economies, the digital health platforms that actually work are not imported. They are built from scratch by the communities they serve.
AI Industry Philanthropy and the Future of Nonprofit Independence
AI companies are offering nonprofits free services and staff. Is the deal too good to be true?
How AI Can Strengthen Human Connection, Not Replace It
Nonprofits balancing automation with empathy should focus on supporting team members providing care so they can be more present with people seeking help.
Closing the Data-Utilization Gap
How nonprofits can build the data infrastructure to analyze what they already know
When Landlords Make Exceptions
Even when landlords use algorithms for tenant screenings, exceptions to the rules are part of the process.
The New Gilded Age Needs Civic Leaders, Not Just Philanthropists
What a new generation of entrepreneurial donors should learn from legacy institutions and leaders.
A Path Through AI Overwhelm
Many social impact leaders feel pressure to engage with AI but are overwhelmed and lack a clear starting point. Four fundamental questions can help frame early conversations, grounding AI strategy in purpose, organizational capacity, and values.
SSIR Online, Summer 2026 Issue
What SSIR readers are saying about articles on artificial intelligence, charitable giving, and navigating organizational disagreement.
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Education for Thriving Careers
What the research says about education, jobs, AI, and what students will need to succeed as future workers and citizens.