Disruption for Good
Rapid advances in technology are changing philanthropy in fundamental ways—making it potentially more rational, effective, collaborative, transparent, and democratic.
Technology - Articles
Innovations in technology that serve the world (more)
Review
Misdiagnosing Science
A survey of obstacles to innovation focuses erroneously on the supposed caution of university-based scientists.
Financial Disruption and Giving Back from the Start
New financial tech companies need to adopt a shared value or triple-bottom-line approach.
The Future of Fundraising
Four trends that will reshape the nonprofit landscape.
Teaching Marketplace Literacy with the Help of 3D Printing
A program developed in India to provide marketplace literacy aims for impact in Illinois
Philanthropy’s New Release
Reflections on the changing philanthropic landscape in Silicon Valley.
Second Curve Philanthropy
New research reveals a large gap between the world of organized philanthropy and today’s world of social action.
Signaling and Confirming
A new framework can help nonprofits and other social sector organizations measure the participation of their supporters.
Fearless Leadership in a Social World
Most leaders of traditional organizations are missing enormous opportunities to tap into the social networks, ingenuity, and good will of their own constituents.
Circulating the Internet
At two big-city libraries, patrons can check out a new approach to accessing a wide range of digital technology.