Integrated Capital for Social Enterprises
To build a thriving social enterprise sector, we need to rethink the purpose of capital and employ a new strategic funding approach.
Big Picture Commentary and analysis on social innovation ideas and approaches
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New Models for Higher Education
Education systems that incorporate human interaction and multidimensional learning are poised to change what and how we learn.
Winning the Talent Game
Nonprofits need to get smart about the competition for great talent.
Leading Against the Odds
The best social change leaders take risks when they need to, but they know better than to sacrifice themselves for the cause.
A Strong Field Framework for SIBs
A look at the strengths and weaknesses of the US Social Impact Bond field framework, and where we need to build capacity to establish SIBs as a viable financial tool.
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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.