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Creating a Vibrant Social Innovation Ecosystem
Nurturing current and future leaders and improving governance in Singapore is transforming the entire business community and their collective social responsibility.
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Innovative ways organizations can work together to increase their overall reach and efficacy (more)
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Renewing Common Purpose and Collective Action
The president and CEO of the United Nations Foundation reflects on the power of philanthropic collaboration.
Organizational Development
Finding the Sweet Spot for Innovation Within Government Systems
Three guiding principles for NGOs looking to find where they best fit within government-run systems and ensure long-term impact.
Economic Development
How Foundations Can Help Opportunity Zone Communities Succeed
By wielding their deep experience in distressed local communities and using four methods for channeling investment into marginalized regions, foundations can play a deciding role in the success of the Opportunity Zone federal tax incentive.
Scaling
To Impact Millions, the Social Sector Needs to Scale Scaling Up
Without bringing more rigor and resources to scaling impact efforts, the do-good industry will never make the exponential leaps needed to bring social innovations to millions of people.
Collaboration
Four Lessons on Connecting Leaders of Social Change
A transnational program focused on equality shows that engaging with conflict and difference is vital to the growth and effectiveness of social movements and broader change.
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Nonprofits & NGOs
Improving an Employment Service With a Former Prisoner’s Feedback
When Betty McCay finished a 27-year prison sentence and approached the Center for Employment Opportunities for help with finding a job, the last thing she expected was to be asked for her feedback on running the program. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.
Human Rights
Supporting Children Who Lack Parental Care From All Sides
To effectively support children at risk, the nonprofit and donor community must adopt a holistic approach to child welfare that includes prevention, long-term care, education, and advocacy.
Human Rights
When History Lessons Aren’t Enough
NGO Aktion Courage spurs students’ activist energy to promote antiracist programming across Germany.
Collaboration
The Power of Letting Go
New research explores when top-down control works best in international development work, and when organizations should let employees in the field navigate challenges by using their own judgment.