Building an Inclusive Economy by Supporting Entrepreneurs of Color

By Don Chen & Shuaib Siddiqui 1

The US economy must change so that all Americans can shape its direction and benefit from its growth. Foundations can help lead the way through investment.

What Nonprofit Leaders Wish More People Knew

By Antony Bugg-Levine & Kerry Sullivan 1

Four takeaways from a recent nonprofit survey, and how the broader social sector should respond.

IMPACT INDIA

For More Gender Equity in India’s Workforce, More Women Must Get Online

By Medha Uniyal 1

To increase Indian women's participation in the workforce of an increasingly digital world, more of them must obtain access to the internet through cellphones and other technologies.

Equity for Native American Communities: Using Mission Investments Alongside Grants

By Kevin Walker 5

How building relationships with Native communities can lead to economic and culturally grounded social impact for the long term.

‘Trans-forming’ the Workplace to Be Transgender Inclusive

By Nico Calvo Rosenstone 4

Transgender and gender-nonconforming people often run into unnecessary barriers that make their jobs harder than they need to be. Here are 10 actions that social sector organizations can take to help.

Measurement & Evaluation

The Road Ahead for Client Feedback

By Valerie Threlfall & Kelley D. Gulley 1

Social sector leaders say they are dedicating more resources to gathering client and community feedback, but implementation barriers remain. The authors suggest three solutions to overcome them. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.

Aligning Purpose and Investments: Why Are You Stuck?

By Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury 4

The case for racial equity is clear, and hundreds of resources are available to help foundations get started. So why does organizational change continue to move slowly?