Philanthropy & Funding
Scale Is a Myth! Embrace the Long Defeat!
Why the ghost of Paul Farmer wants you scaring the horses at Skoll
Tag: Founders
Design Thinking
Top 2024 Stories From SSIR’s Global Editions
Stories selected by the editors of Stanford Social Innovation Review’s global editions and why they chose to share them with their local audiences.
Leadership
The Three-Legged Stool of Readiness-Centered Founder Transitions
How to prepare leader, board, and organization for a healthy exit
Technology
Startups Are Making the Global Gig Economy Bigger. But Can They Make It Better?
Founders and investors should think about more than scale as they roll out gig economy platforms to the developing world. Doing so won’t just help workers; it will give platforms a better chance at success.
Nonprofits & NGOs
When to Call It Quits
As the third sector in Nicaragua comes under increasing government attacks, a founder had to make one of the most difficult choices.
Social Enterprise
The Social Impact Investment Mirage
It’s time for funders to get real about what social entrepreneurs need to succeed.
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Overcoming the Myth of Separateness
In the context of leadership, separation manifests as leadership by domination—those trying to achieve power over others rather than finding power with others.
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The Power of Self-Renewal: Sustaining Your Impact as a Leader
For those at critical junctures on the leadership journey, these seven questions may help clarify your highest and best use.
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How Radical Trust Creates Long-Term Resilience
A founder and director finds there is no better way to demonstrate confidence in people, systems, and organizations than to physically leave for a year at a time, every five years.
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How (Not) to Scale a Nonprofit
Attempts to scale a successful, community-based nonprofit may have failed, but what the founder learned in the process is instructive for social entrepreneurs and philanthropists alike.