Read about how small foundations can apply different grantmaking strategies to achieve outsize impact, how companies abuse sustainability reporting, how constant connectivity harms employees, how the California Endowment has invested in communities in ways that empower them, and other topics in the Winter 2023 issue of Stanford Social Innovation Review.
In an era of big-bet philanthropy, a small foundation can still have an outsize impact. Here are seven techniques for getting more from your philanthropic dollar.
Our investigation into the sustainability reporting of some of the world’s largest companies revealed misleading statements, obfuscation, and diversion. Senior management and auditing and assurance practices must do better.
Constant connectivity harms employees’ work-life balance and mental health. Better labor policy and remote work legislation can help meet the needs of people and organizations.
The California Endowment is spearheading renewed interest in an approach that supports communities to be the architects of their own equity efforts.
Open-access to this article made possible by The California Endowment.
Alain Werner and Hassan Bility have teamed up to pursue expat Liberians accused of horrific war crimes. They have succeeded in winning justice abroad, but can they secure justice in Liberia itself?
A yearlong mentorship program teaches leadership and independent living skills to young disabled women.
Thumy’s insulin kit helps children feel confident and comfortable administering their own medication.
A change-management program on human resources development aimed at mid-career professionals is helping African companies expand.
A network of scientists seeks to make the ecosystem of mycorrhizal fungi visible for their conservation.
MAXLab designs simulations to examine how crime occurs and to imagine preventive measures to keep communities safe.
The Ouagadougou Partnership advances access to contraception from Mauritania to Benin.
California’s housing crisis has its roots in the veto power of local governments and communities.
Tulsa is piloting a new model to measure its growth, hoping other cities will follow suit.
Global growth has left too many populations and geographies behind. Inclusive development requires national initiatives to act small and community initiatives to act big.
Managers often communicate less than they should, giving employees the impression that they lack empathy.
Framework for refugee protection in Rwanda creates systemic barriers to helping refugees in the long term.
People who receive help earlier in a task feel better about the aid than those who receive it toward the end.
Certification helps legitimize nonprofits and boosts their fundraising, even in authoritarian contexts.
Max Holleran’s Yes to the City examines millennials’ demands for more housing and a new road map for urban growth.
Alex Budak’s Becoming a Changemaker expands an already expansive concept, yet his argument reinforces the hero myth that still dominates social innovation.
While large amounts of money can make a difference, it’s not the only way that philanthropists can have an impact.
A collection of standout pieces published online about 990 data, local social networks, measuring impact, and nonprofit burnout.
The environmental devastation from glacial melt in Pakistan has far-reaching economic effects.
Cloud-powered smart technology liberates resources so that organizations can focus on the work that matters most.
Mercy Corps has paved a new era of innovation with cloud-driven programming that fully grasps the complexities of humanitarian emergencies.
A powerful tool for collecting and analyzing data requires nonprofits to rethink not just their technology, but their culture.
Cloud technology has fueled Moneythink’s ability to better serve students in real time.
The Barnes Foundation is using digital tools to grow its educational mission and reach new audiences.
charity: water’s sensor technology guarantees that potable water flows continuously to communities in need.
Four steps with an assortment of resources to transform your nonprofit's potential.
