The Farm Cooperative Fighting Crime
Libera Terra reclaims lands stolen by the Italian Mafia to create economic opportunities for local communities.
Sectors - Articles
Preserving Social Purpose Amid a Global Pandemic
Mexico’s Pixza began as a social inclusion vehicle for homeless adults through a pizza business. Its evolution demonstrates how social entrepreneurs can leverage purpose to sustain organizations through a crisis and to reengineer business models to foster greater impact.
Reimagining the Request for Proposal
As currently structured, requests for proposal (RFPs) are counterproductive to social change efforts. We must redesign granting systems to empower the communities in which we work.
Electability Bias Against Female Candidates
Even voters who favor female candidates may withhold support because of worries about their ability to win.
Elites, Citizens, and International Organizations
The public trusts major international organizations far less than the ruling class.
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Grantmaking as Governance
Claire Dunning’s Nonprofit Neighborhoods examines how the US government funded the growth of—and delegated governance to—the nonprofit sector.
SSIR Online, Summer 2022 Issue
A collection of standout pieces published online about nonprofit boards, hybrid meetings, Web3, ESG, and public interest technology.
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Public Interest Tech Has a Pipeline Problem
Tech companies that prioritize the public interest are essential for a more just future, but they need investments at their earliest stages to thrive.
The First 100 Days for Female Leaders
Women share advice for navigating the crucial period at the start of a new role.
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Funding Data and AI That Serve the Social Sector
Five ways for funders to think about investing in data and AI that would put ownership of responsible data and AI squarely in the hands of the social sector.