The Adoption of Innovation
How do innovations move from the edges to the core of what an organization does? For maximum impact, innovations must cease to be innovative and become institutionalized and normalized.
Nonprofits & NGOs - Most Popular
Innovative ideas to help leaders of nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations work more effectively (more)
The Upside of Nonprofit Burnout
Two years ago I quit my nonprofit CEO job. I’ve just had the two most productive years of my career.
Ukrainian Civil Society Needs Your Support — And Also Your Trust
Since the first days of the war, Ukrainians have responded with the expertise, creativity, and flexibility necessary to meet the needs of their neighbors rapidly and efficiently.
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When It Becomes Impossible to Look Away
What drives social change leaders to dedicate their lives to problems larger than themselves? What motivates them to make sacrifices that others are not willing to make?
The Hard Virtues of ‘Soft’ Program Measurement
New evidence shows that the very act of giving feedback on nonprofit programs can predict participant outcomes.
Is the ‘100 Percent Promise’ Right for Your Nonprofit?
While committing all new donations to programming may appeal to donors who want to make an impact, nonprofits should think about relevant costs and incremental spending before adopting this one-size-fits-all approach.
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Leaving Money on the Table
An excerpt from There’s Nothing Micro about a Billion Women on how financial service providers can reduce inequality and build a more inclusive world by better serving women customers.
We Know How to Prevent Gun Violence. Now We Need to Scale It.
Chicago CRED proceeds from the belief that the individuals most at risk are not the problem—they are the solution.
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The Most Critical Ingredient in Leadership
What, above all else, drives leaders to direct or redirect their lives, to tackle seemingly intractable problems, and to stay true to their values in the face of enormous challenges?
2022 Summer Social Innovation Reading List
Suggested summer reading (and listening) from SSIR’s editors.