Incremental Innovation
Innovation comes in different forms, and most of the time it's not disruptive. An introduction to the winter 2015 issue.
Big Picture Commentary and analysis on social innovation ideas and approaches
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The Return of Capacity Building
It’s time for a renewed conversation about building the systems, structures, and skills for social sector excellence.
Social Innovation: A Bi-Partisan Bright Spot
The White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation enjoys broad, bi-partisan support; in the wake of midterm elections, its work is more important than ever.
The Inner Journey of the Changemaker
How we manage ourselves and empathize with others are as important as professional management skills in creating social impact.
The $338 Million Ebola Giving Gap
Why corporate and individual giving to fight Ebola lags far behind that of other crises, and how to unlock more dollars.
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What Is Community Anyway?
Our understanding of community can help funders and evaluators identify, understand, and strengthen the communities they work with.
Integrating Intentional Influence into Your Strategy
Five practical considerations for organizations that want to use intentional influence to achieve a bold social goal.
The Elitist Philanthropy of So-Called Effective Altruism
The superficially enticing “logic” of effective altruism ultimately leads to a moralistic, hyper-rationalistic, top-down approach to philanthropy that can kill the very altruistic spirit it claims to foster.
The Trouble With Impact Investing: P1
There’s only one bottom line. It ought to be impact.
No art? No social change. No innovation economy.
America must invest in art and imaginative capacity.