Are You Building Something?
An interview with Marshall Ganz on what the social sector gets wrong about power and structural change
Civic Engagement - Most Popular
Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation (more)
President Carter’s Inspiring Model of Civic Leadership
His post-presidency demonstrated a special combination of bold aspiration coupled with strategic, detailed, and sustained execution.
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Standing Up to Trump
An excerpt from Turf War on opposing Trump’s Television City development in the 1980s
Education Transformation Against All Odds
A grassroots movement to revitalize public education in Lebanon has shown promising results—and enabled schools to play a critical role in the violent crisis of recent months.
SSIR Online, Winter 2025 Issue
A collection of standout pieces published online about strategic philanthropy, strengthening global democracy, crisis planning, and nonprofits leveraging AI innovations
A Reckoning for the Pro-Democracy Community
In the wake of Donald Trump’s re-election, four recommendations for leaders dedicated to reconstituting and strengthening democracy in the United States.