Innovations in the way that organizations use civil disobedience, protests, and other forms of activism to advance social progress
An SSIR survey of nearly 2,000 leaders of nonprofits, foundations, and other charitable organizations revealed that they believe feedback is important but still struggle with figuring out how to do it.
The best way to increase clean energy production and phase out fossil fuels may be to shift the narrative from climate change to messages that reflect people’s deeply held values, particularly those related to better health.
A transnational program focused on equality shows that engaging with conflict and difference is vital to the growth and effectiveness of social movements and broader change.
Activists can be more successful at solving problems in their communities by using three simple strategies to connect local, national, and global narratives.
“Resilience” is a favorite buzzword these days, but what does it really mean, and how can grantmakers and nonprofits take practical steps toward achieving it?
NGO Aktion Courage spurs students’ activist energy to promote antiracist programming across Germany.
Green Schoolyards America connects ecological innovation with education, equity, and community engagement.
After the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, the “energy rebels” of Schönau, Germany, launched a grassroots revolution in the Black Forest to take control of their community’s power.
Nathan Schneider's chronicle of the cooperative movement dazzles with stories but is short on solutions.
By speaking up about money and acknowledging the many choices they have, funders can more effectively channel their full spectrum of resources to achieve change.
