Civic Engagement
Building Power for an Inclusive, Multiracial Democracy
Five things to know about the US Latinx electorate, and how continued community organizing and movement building can shift America toward a more inclusive democracy.
Tag: Equity
Economic Development
It’s Time to Put Employee Ownership on the Inclusiveness Agenda
To be laboratories of a more inclusive prosperity, American companies need to try new ways to help workers share in the fruits of their labor, and they need the space and freedom to experiment.
Philanthropy & Funding
Philanthropy’s Rural Blind Spot
The most economically distressed communities are the least likely to apply for funding and the least likely to have the local resources to address inequity. Grant makers must rethink their strategies to ensure that their resources go where they will do the most good.
Nonprofits & NGOs
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.
Nonprofits & NGOs
The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2020
Highlights from the magazine and website.
Foundations
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.
sponsored
Equity Starts With Learning
The Medtronic Foundation’s Learning Community brings together nonprofits across three continents to build collective knowledge and advance patient-centered health improvements in underserved communities.
Philanthropy & Funding
Inclusive Philanthropy
Limiting what counts as philanthropy has curtailed our understanding of its scope and social value. A more expansive approach shows how it is essential for creating a more equitable and democratic society.
Open-access to this article made possible by Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Human Rights
SSIR Guide to the Fight for Gender Equality: International Women’s Day 2020
To mark the March 8 celebration of women's achievements, SSIR has put together a reading list of 10 articles on the strategies and tactics behind advancing gender equality.
Business
How Business Can Engage Men as Allies for Gender Equality
Businesses can help advance gender equality by shifting individual behavior, committing to inclusive organizations, and using their external influence to shape new social norms.