Philanthropy & Funding
Scale Is a Myth! Embrace the Long Defeat!
Why the ghost of Paul Farmer wants you scaring the horses at Skoll
Tag: Donors
Philanthropy & Funding
Beyond the Mega-Gift
For four years, small donations have declined across the nonprofit sector, threatening the future of social innovation. But with the right strategies, some organizations are bucking the trend and winning them back.
Webinar
Philanthropy & Funding
Work Smarter with AI: Balancing Automation, Augmentation, and Critical Thinking for Nonprofits
Research shows that over-reliance on AI weakens our cognitive abilities, yet resource-strapped nonprofits can't afford to ignore its potential. In this 90-minute webinar, Beth Kanter will guide you through the science of healthy versus unhealthy AI use, offering practical prompting techniques and frameworks. Walk away knowing exactly when to automate, when to augment, and when to use your own critical thinking skills.
Leadership
The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2025
Building collective capacity; AI's power for the greater good; grappling with systems collapse; lessons from collaborative philanthropy; and more.
Philanthropy & Funding
Four Lessons From $4 Billion in Impact-focused Giving
The CEO of Coefficient Giving reflects on more than a decade of pursuing their distinct approach to philanthropy.
Philanthropy & Funding
Building Donor Communities for New or Underfunded Issues
Five ways to engage philanthropists and advocates in early-stage or overlooked causes, such as intensive animal agriculture, that have outsized potential for impact.
Webinar
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Leveraging AI for Nonprofits: Readiness, Risks, and Real-World Action
Join Stanford Social Innovation Review for a webinar led by social sector and technology leaders at Deloitte. Whether your organization is just beginning to explore using AI or already piloting use cases, this learning session offers a practical and engaging way to deepen your understanding and readiness.
Philanthropy & Funding
Helping Donors Get Unstuck
Many philanthropists have the capacity and desire to give more. A few simple strategies can help them overcome common roadblocks.
Podcast
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Building Trust and Managing Conflict in Family Philanthropy
While conflict is a natural part of any relationship, family philanthropies must manage it well to ensure internal issues are not a barrier to impact. What are the best ways to anticipate and deal with disagreements when they arise? Three leaders with experience in the field share their perspectives. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360
Philanthropy & Funding
Do and Learn, Don’t Wait and See
Ten questions to help unsure funders get unstuck and take strategic action now.