Nonprofits & NGOs
Learning From an Intergenerational Blowup Over Social Justice
Like so many organizations, our environmental nonprofit was rocked by internal conflict. What happened and what did we learn?
Tag: Social Justice
Business
In a War on ‘Woke Capitalism,’ What’s a Good Company to Do?
What strategic organizations can learn from Disney and Bud Light.
Excerpt
Philanthropy & Funding
The Hard Work of Hope
An excerpt from From Generosity to Justice on the spectrum from comforting the afflicted to afflicting the comfortable.
Leadership
The Need for More Inclusive Leadership Narratives
Why social change organizations must ensure that their systems, policies, cultures, and behaviors align with a broader concept of leadership that centers equity and justice and encompasses leadership in all its forms.
Organizational Development
Systems Change: Making the Aspirational Actionable
Using a social justice framework for systems change planning can help leaders work out the root causes of social problems and create concrete strategies to solve them.
Measurement & Evaluation
A Theorem of Justice
By adopting tools from Bayesian rationalist analysis, social justice philanthropy can become more ambitious and impactful.
Advocacy
Bridging Faith and Social Justice Across Generations
How an unlikely alliance between Catholic nuns and young social activists benefits both groups.
Human Rights
Seven SSIR Articles on Women’s Equality and Empowerment
An International Women’s Day reading list featuring gender-focused articles on entrepreneurial spirit, resource accessibility, mental health, sexual misconduct prevention, and more.
Advocacy
Make Local Advocacy Stronger by Connecting It to the Bigger Story
Activists can be more successful at solving problems in their communities by using three simple strategies to connect local, national, and global narratives.
Foundations
How Grantmakers Can Use Power Mindfully to Advance Equity
While there are many potential barriers to utilizing power ethically and responsibly, funders can—and must—overcome them to truly advance equity and justice.