Technology
When Landlords Make Exceptions
Even when landlords use algorithms for tenant screenings, exceptions to the rules are part of the process.
Tag: United States
Philanthropy & Funding
Coordinating Community Development
The Making Missing Markets initiative is marshaling funds and support groups to help towns across the United States.
Leadership
CEO Activism and Authenticity
CEOs who take political stances command more credibility with the public when their companies embrace corporate social responsibility.
Government
Building an On-Ramp for Evidence
Scaling effective solutions often stalls in state government because funding systems are not designed to reward proof of impact. A new partnership model shows how states and funders can unlock smarter public spending together.
Philanthropy & Funding
Sustaining Independent Bookstores
How financial models that support long-term resilience and sustainability are helping local bookstores across the United States strengthen their role as Main Street anchors. | This article is free to all readers thanks to sponsorship by an SSIR supporter.
Advocacy
We Need to Close the Hope Gap
Successful advocacy requires not only increasing support on our issues, but inspiring people to believe that they can win. | This article is free to all readers thanks to sponsorship by BLIS Collective.
Philanthropy & Funding
Why Don’t Philanthropists Build Anymore?
The United States is living through a second Gilded Age. But unlike yesterday's magnates, today's billionaires prefer to write checks to existing organizations. They should instead build institutions that last.
Education
Build the Market First, Then Fund Innovation
Scaling proven solutions to the early childhood skills gap requires building a market for parenting interventions.
Advocacy
Beyond Direct Provision
To create systemic change in health care for children, advocacy groups need to look to government.
Technology
The Thirteen Intentions of Philanthropy: An SSIR Author Conversation
Join a live conversation with Ari Simon, author of SSIR’s Spring 2026 feature story, “What Else Can I Do? The Thirteen Intentions of Philanthropy.” He will critically examine the prevailing norms of philanthropic practice today and explore a more pluralistic model for understanding the reasons for giving.