Philanthropy and the Future of Local News
How foundations, journalists, and community organizers in New Jersey passed the nation’s first civic information bill.
Philanthropy & Funding - Most Popular
New and innovative ideas to help nonprofit leaders raise money, and to help funders and donors give more effectively (more)
Radically Adapting to the New World
Faced with unprecedented conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, organizations are rapidly adapting to serve the greatest number of people in need, now. The speed of change has been remarkable.
Lessons From Mutual Aid During the Coronavirus Crisis
Community-led responses to the COVID-19 epidemic are providing a model for treating the vulnerable that should remain when this crisis comes to an end.
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Theories of Social Innovation
An excerpt from a new book on social innovation theory proposes three frameworks to ensure the creation of social value.
After the Pandemic: Addressing the Permanent Crisis With Pay for Success Programs
Governments have an opportunity to partner with impact investors and philanthropists to turn emergency spending into long-term impact.
SSIR Guide to Resilient Leadership During the COVID-19 Crisis
A list of SSIR articles to help social change leaders address operational and financial problems due to the COVID-19 crisis and other situations like it.
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Why Conservation Needs a New Way to Scale
Conventional routes to scaling impact don’t always work. Conservation nonprofits and social ventures should be wary of the lure of a large partner and consider replicating from the grassroots instead.
Four Mindsets That Accelerate Nonprofit Growth
A reflection on how a set of strategies related to target-setting, financial modeling, program measurement, and organizational culture helped one organization reach a major milestone.
A Community Foundation for the Nation
For 50 years, Fondation de France has pursued a democratic ideal of philanthropy based on diverse funding sources, inclusive governance, and community empowerment. A Case Study from the Spring 2020 issue.