Using Gift Card Breakage to Democratize Philanthropy

By Bruce Cahan

Repurposing unused gift cards for charity could harness untapped billions of dollars for social good and turn consumers into micro-philanthropists. A Viewpoint from the Spring 2020 issue.

Codesigning Better Futures With Citizens

By Philippe Coullomb 1

By opening space for public discussion where people can feel heard and respected, democratic societies can not only achieve better results, but also restore a level of trust in institutions and a sense of belonging to communities that are dangerously crumbling. A Viewpoint from the Spring 2020 issue.

Basking in the Green Glow

By Daniela Blei

Two researchers have identified what they call “the greenconsumption effect," defined as “warm glow feelings” that accompany the use of environmentally friendly products. A Research article from the Spring 2020 issue.

The War of Ideas

By Daniela Blei

In a new paper, organizational management scholars Lisa Hehenberger, Johanna Mair, and Ashley Metz take a critical look at the burgeoning sector of impact investing by drawing on 12 years of data from Europe. A Research article from the Spring 2020 issue.

Ineffective Workplace Wellness

By Marilyn Harris

A University of Illinois workplace wellness program reveals the central role of self-selection by participants. A Research article from the Spring 2020 issue.

The Limits of Anger

By Marilyn Harris

New research explores why the anger that energizes social movements dissuades sympathizers within companies from taking action. A Research article from the Spring 2020 issue.

The Activist CEO

Review By Andrew Hoffman

Salesforce founder and co-CEO Marc Benioff wants the business world to adopt new values. Can he and other leaders live up to those norms? Do we even want them to? A book review from the Spring 2020 issue.

Spring 2020

The Technology Treadmill

Review By G. Pascal Zachary

Peter Gluckman and Mark Hanson’s Ingenious applies concepts and metaphors from evolutionary biology to explain the impact of technological innovation on human life. A book review from the Spring 2020 issue.

Spring 2020

Don’t Forget the Public Sector

By Eric Nee 1

Social innovation leaders should reconsider partnering with the public sector, which has many more resources and much more power than the nonprofit sector, and more of a mandate to address social problems than does business.