Making the “Social [Fill in the Blank]” Movements Available to All
There is a great need to connect small- and mid-sized nonprofits to the innovative work and ideas associated with new movements like "social entrepreneurship."
Big Picture Commentary and analysis on social innovation ideas and approaches
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Lessons from Grameen and Microfinance—Are You Building an Institution of Change?
Not every organization should become an institution. But long-term change really is dependent on institutions.
Becoming the Best Possible Philanthropist
Figuring out how to leverage your knowledge against the largest pool of capital possible is the path to being the best possible philanthropist or investor.
It’s Not About the Tea
By and large, the Central Asia Institute's supporters went for a feel-good story, didn’t do their homework, and didn’t ask the right questions with the Three Cups of Tea dust up.
Social Innovations Must Start with a “Worm’s-Eye View”
Social entrepreneurs are solving big problems from the bottom up, with low-risk actions taken to discover, develop, and test ideas.
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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.