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.
Join a live conversation with education researcher Isabelle Hau about her Spring 2026 SSIR cover story “Welcome to the Era of Relational Intelligence.” The author will talk about her vision of developing and expanding human capacities for flourishing in the age of AI.
Join a conversation with Mark Dobosz about his Spring 2026 SSIR feature story “Beyond the Mega-Gift.” Mark will talk about the decline in the nonprofit sector’s small-donor foundation, how an overreliance on mega-donors threatens the viability of social innovation, and how some organizations are working to buck the trend.
The Winter 2026 issue focuses on the crisis of US democracy and how it might be resolved.
Young people do turn out for elections—when they are registered. By getting all youth enrolled in high school, we can help achieve universal participation. Here's how to get it done. | Open access to this article for non-subscribers is sponsored by an SSIR supporter.
Funders need to take governing institutions seriously and invest in their capacity.
What we ask of our institutions, systems, and governing structures—to love all—we must also ask of ourselves.
In this live event, SSIR will speak with Laura W. Brill, author of cover story, “Getting Youth Engaged in Democracy,” about her research on US voting patterns and legislature, voting interventions that target youth, and how this issue intersects with other challenges to democracy.
With traditional community spaces underfunded and neglected, investing in the health of our online gathering places has become essential.
It is often tempting to try to solve problems by looking for policy fixes, new technologies, and informational solutions, instead of addressing underlying power dynamics.
