Philanthropy & Funding
France’s ‘Soft Loan’ Model Paves Way for Recoverable Grants in US
A French financing tool that enables private investors to help nonprofits scale could offer a roadmap to define recoverable grants in the United States.
Tag: Regulation
Government
Three Cheers for Regulation
During the Industrial Revolution, labor organizations, social movements, the media, and government came together to rein in big business, providing lessons on how to regulate firms of today like Facebook, Amazon, and Google, writes SSIR's editor-in-chief in an introduction to the Summer 2019 issue.
Design Thinking
When to Use User-Centered Design for Public Policy
When fewer Americans than ever believe government is meeting their needs, a new approach that elevates the voices of citizens is long overdue. User-centered design holds great promise in a well-defined set of circumstances.
Government
Laying the Foundations for Sustainable Finance in Europe
The European Commission’s new plan for sustainable finance makes important strides toward connecting the financial industry with social and environmental goals, but social innovators should weigh in.
Energy
Clean Energy by the People, for the People
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.
Nonprofits & NGOs
Creating a Higher Standard of Data Use and Protection
How the social sector can lead the way to ethical and responsible data use.
Advocacy
Waging Lawfare to Save the Planet
ClientEarth has taken a US-style legal strategy of protecting the environment across the Atlantic and found surprising success.
Health
Reproductive Health Care by Mail
It is time to give US women the convenience and autonomy of birth control and abortion pills that women elsewhere enjoy.
Environment
10 SSIR Articles on Climate Change Solutions
A collection of our articles highlighting environmental issues and climate change innovation.
Energy
Winning Texas to Renewables
The Energy Foundation used a two-pronged strategy of engaging policy makers and grassroots activists to sell green electricity.