Making Indian Philanthropy Matter
To translate India’s robust growth in giving into impact, the sector must find ways to address the roots of inequality, nonprofit dependency on business, and an underdeveloped philanthropic system.
Philanthropy & Funding - Most Popular
New and innovative ideas to help nonprofit leaders raise money, and to help funders and donors give more effectively (more)
Early, Patient, Nimble Philanthropy Can Make or Break Public-Private Partnerships
A look at how private long-term investment can help spur public engagement—and lead to policy change and impact—in environmental conservation and beyond.
Social Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, and Innovation in China and the United States
Chinese and American philanthropists have more in common than one might think.
(Re)thinking Funder Networks and Collaboratives
The 2016 US presidential election is reminding philanthropy of its value.
Philanthropy in Pakistan
Why civil society organizations get bypassed in favor of donations to individuals.
A Case for Giving Locally
A dollar might stretch further overseas, but it can still go far to increase welfare and tackle injustice closer to home.
Small Data for Big Impact
Small data can transform opportunities and quality of life for underserved communities, and help address the biases of big data.
The Civic Science Imperative
Philanthropy has a vital role to play in building a culture of “civic science,” in which scientists take active roles as citizens and citizens engage with scientific research. | Open access to this article made possible by the Rita Allen Foundation
SSIR’s 15th Anniversary
Since 2003, Stanford Social Innovation Review has provided a forum for social-change leaders to share new ideas and best practices, and learn from one another.
Digital Natives Collect Community Needs
Humanitas AI has created a smartphone app to enable young people to coordinate social projects.