How San Francisco Became a ‘Silicon City’
Cary McClelland's new book, Silicon City, documents the transformation of San Francisco in the digital age.
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How to Create the Conditions for Social Intrapreneurs to Thrive
Four ways companies seeking to align their corporate strategies and business processes with the Sustainable Development Goals can foster social innovation from within.
The Secret to Better Storytelling for Social Change: Better Partnerships
No single organization or individual can pull off an effective storytelling campaign alone. Reaping the benefits of storytelling requires that we build better partnerships between three important players.
Use Customer Surveys to Measure and Improve Nonprofit Programs
A simple measurement solution exists beyond evaluation and monitoring: asking nonprofit clients to take surveys about their customer experience. Lean Data and Listen for Good show how. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.
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Rewriting Our Cultural Narrative for a More Just Society
Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, speaks about the nature of political and cultural power and the importance of continually assessing the nonprofit sector's efforts to bring about change.
Six Lessons for Getting Work Training and Employment Right
Strategies for successfully filling the skills gap for companies, and helping millions of unemployed youth and others find jobs.
Realizing the SDGs Through Transformational Corporate-NGO Partnerships
Reflections on a 50-year partnership between an international NGO and multi-national corporation, and why working together in true partnership is the only way to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
Why We Need to Nurture Entrepreneurship in Young Girls
Existing programs that promote and support women’s entrepreneurship help address the inequality that currently exists, but they don’t reach women early enough.
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Civic Engagement
How Feedback Shaped a Community Organization
Input from Boston residents changed Union Capital Boston’s rewards program from providing specific material goods to distributing cash in exchange for doing volunteer activities. It also drove the creation of networking events for members. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.
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How Grantmakers Can Use Power Mindfully to Advance Equity
While there are many potential barriers to utilizing power ethically and responsibly, funders can—and must—overcome them to truly advance equity and justice.