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.

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.

Attracting Greater Philanthropic Funding: The Private Equity Model

By Jeffrey C. Walker 4

Philanthropic funding has the potential to dramatically increase its scope and impact by taking cues from the private equity investment world.

Impact Investing

Impact Investing for Educational Progress

By Jamie Merisotis 1

Investing in innovative entrepreneurs can make high-quality education and training more widely available, especially among poorly served racial and ethnic groups.

Five Practices for Developing and Staying Accountable to Racial Equity Goals

By Robert K. Ross & Amy Chung

How an intention to address racial equity can influence institutional impact investing strategy.

Seven SSIR Articles on Women’s Equality and Empowerment

By Alanna Flores

An International Women’s Day reading list featuring gender-focused articles on entrepreneurial spirit, resource accessibility, mental health, sexual misconduct prevention, and more.

Three Ways to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy

By Brittany Boettcher & Kathleen Kelly Janus 1

If funders want to improve DEI in their organizations, they need to re-define risk, emphasize trust, and reflect the communities they serve.

Hippocratic Oath for a Digital World: Insights From SSIR’s 2019 Data on Purpose Conference

By Eden Stiffman & M. Amedeo Tumolillo

From emphasizing the importance of a data culture to exhorting people to "move thoughtfully and improve things," nonprofit leaders, funders, scholars, and technologists at SSIR's 2019 Data on Purpose Conference provided deep insights into surviving and thriving in an increasingly digital world.