Foundations
The Case for Foundations to Do More in Times of Crisis
Spending more today will mean having less for the future, but the current crisis is unprecedented and the financial trade-off is very modest.
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Foundation Payout Policy in Economic Crises
There is no one right answer to the question whether to pay out more during a financial crisis, which depends on balancing the needs of present and future beneficiaries and so varies depending on a funders’ goals and objectives. This is the keystone article for the Up for Debate series on foundations' payouts during big crises. Visit the series page for responses to this essay.
IN-DEPTH SERIES
Up for Debate: Should Foundations Increase Their Payouts During Big Crises?
The onset of COVID-19 has amplified discussions about philanthropic spending during an economic downturn, with some observers saying that a big crisis like the pandemic should compel funders to not just maintain their outlays, but to disburse more. Should they?
Philanthropy & Funding
Outcomes-Based Contracts in a Time of Crisis
Have outcomes-based contracts allowed more flexibility and adaptability in responding to the COVID-19? Lessons learned on building more resilient strategies to tackle social problems.
SSIR’s 2020 Social Innovation Reading List
Highlights of this year’s book reviews and excerpts on topics including nonprofit management, the future of capitalism, technology trends in social movements, and the rich history of Black philanthropy.
Stepping Up to Stop Hate Online
How US civil society groups and lawmakers can help end social media complicity in the spread of hatred, harassment, and bigotry.
Civic Engagement
Strengthening the Daily Practice of Democracy
How nonprofits can continue building trust and participation in US elections by working with people on issues they care about.
SSIR Guide to Collective Impact, 10 Years Later
A collection of SSIR articles about collective impact to mark the publication of a seminal article on the practice a decade ago.
How Foundations Fail Diverse Fund Managers and How to Fix It
Foundations and impact investors need to face the ways they are complicit in perpetuating inequality through their capital allocations, and upend five structural investment barriers to better serve women and people of color.