Opening the Doors to Education for Undocumented Students

By Christina Fletes 3

Three things legislators, universities, and social sector advocates can do to make sure we don’t lose out on the many contributions undocumented students can make to society.

The Institutional Impact Investing Revolution

By Harry Hummels & Rodolfo Fracassi 2

Institutional investments that generate social and environmental impact are increasing, and they are changing the field of impact investing as they go.

Three Keys to Unlocking Systems-Level Change

By Susan Misra & Jamaica Maxwell 8

Developing a systems mindset, identifying the right tool for the job, and paying attention to human dynamics can help leaders move from theory to action when facing complex social problems.

Learning From Peer Organizations: Nonprofits Must Expand the Definition

By Craig Shelley 2

Attracting transformational philanthropy and leveraging volunteers to scale are just two lessons nonprofits can learn from looking to organizations beyond those they traditionally identify with.

Getting to Evidence-Based Policy: Three Perspectives

By Bernadette Wright 9

Why researchers and practitioners are shifting away from expensive new studies toward the effective synthesis of existing research.

From Stalemate to Solutions

By Karen Abrams Gerber & Andrea Jacobs 4

By using a dynamic framework for authentic collaboration, we can increase the potential for problem-solving and create long-term, societal level change.

Civic Engagement

Increasing Voter Turnout: What, If Anything, Can Be Done?

By Kelly Born 11

Lessons from the voter turnout series, a collaboration between the Hewlett Foundation and SSIR.

Planting the Seeds of Inclusion in Environmental Philanthropy

By Rachel Leon & Dorceta Taylor 1

We need more and deeper commitments from funders to foster the next generation of environmental changemakers.