Is the UN Really Trying to Take Over the Internet?

By Keisha Taylor 1

A look at new proposals to change how our Internet is governed.

Tell Me a Story

By Eric Friedenwald-Fishman 5

Eight tips for creating powerful narratives that drive social impact.

Information as a Cash Crop

By Konstantin Zvereff 2

In East Africa, access to accurate, timely information is improving the livelihood of entrepreneurial farmers.

The Problem with Problem Statements

By Thaler Pekar 4

Forgoing the articulation of a problem statement and focusing on paradox leads to more effective communication with your organization’s supporters.

Citizen as Designer

By Brodie Boland 7

By shifting the responsibility of the citizen from deciding to designing, we can redirect resources away from conflict and toward creating better ideas.

Trust and Technology

By William Brindley

Together, the public and private sector can develop affordable and truly accessible banking solutions that benefit the world’s poor.

A Simple Method to Improve College Graduation Rates

By Arshad Merchant 4

A case study of Boston-area organization Bottom Line.

Accessible Images

By Suzie Boss

An open source web application draws on the wisdom of the crowds to give the blind access to images.

Smartphones and Mobile Payments

By Ignacio Mas 2

The penetration of smartphones in the US has caused jockeying for position in the new mobile payments space—can this happen in developing countries too?

Becoming a Networked Nonprofit

By Beth Kanter 18

Redesigning your nonprofit organization to become more participatory, open, authentic, decentralized, collective, and effective—via social media, networks, and beyond.