She Should Run
Indian nonprofit Femme First Foundation aims to increase women’s political representation in the country.
Civic Engagement Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation
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How Science Philanthropy Can Build Equity
It’s time for science philanthropy and communication to cocreate a new era of partnership with communities of color.
Open-access to this article made possible by the Rita Allen Foundation.
Charting New Futures
New Constellations works with communities to imagine new and better futures, starting with the renewal of Barrow-in-Furness in Great Britain.
Reclaiming the Land
The Nashulai Maasai Conservancy is taking back Kenya’s land for Indigenous people.
Transformative Philanthropy for Racial Justice
We created the Democracy Frontlines Fund to enable experienced anti-racist organizers to do their crucial work. They taught us how to do philanthropy better.
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Social or Cultural Entrepreneurship: An Argument for a New Distinction
A look at the difference between cultural and social entrepreneurship.
A Failure of Philanthropy
From the archives: American charity shortchanges the poor, and public policy is partly to blame.
Circles of Change
Lending circles, self-help groups, and study circles are among the oldest and most effective tools for creating personal and social change.
Offsetting Green Guilt
Voluntary carbon offsets allow people to invest in projects that allegedly counteract their greenhouse gas emissions. But can voluntary offsets help slow global warming? Or are offsets a way for consumers to buy their way out of bad feelings?
Stop Raising Awareness Already
It’s time for activists and organizations to adopt a more strategic approach to public interest communications.