The Mother of Invention
Nonprofits, governments, and businesses around the world have changed how they operate to overcome the impact of COVID-19. The social sector should continue to build on that creativity in the wake of the pandemic.
Editor’s Note Perspectives on the print magazine issues from SSIR's editor-in-chief
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Building Better Boards
Looking at a board through the lens of colonization can increase its effectiveness and improve board culture.
The Urban and Rural Divide
Despite the poverty rate being significantly higher in rural America, philanthropists continue to pour money into urban areas.
The Union Makes Us Strong
One of the important ways to improve the lives of ordinary Americans is to empower workers and encourage the growth of unions.
B Corps Grow Up
Until recently, most of the 3,422 companies (in 71 countries) that have become a B Corp have been small and medium-sized, but a growing number of large, established corporations are starting to undergo the certification process as well.
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Three Cheers for Regulation
During the Industrial Revolution, labor organizations, social movements, the media, and government came together to rein in big business, providing lessons on how to regulate firms of today like Facebook, Amazon, and Google, writes SSIR's editor-in-chief in an introduction to the Summer 2019 issue.
Transitioning to a Green Economy
A successful transition away from fossil fuels will require strong and vocal civil society organizations and social movements, along with government and business, to make the changes that are necessary if we are to avoid the calamities of global warming.
Creating Tech Prosperity for All
People from disadvantaged communities have largely been cut off from the tech cornucopia. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Even Small Foundations Can Have a Big Impact
While large amounts of money can make a difference, it’s not the only way that philanthropists can have an impact.
What’s Wrong With Dirty Money?
Nonprofits need to go into relationships with donors with their eyes wide open and dispassionately weigh the risks and rewards of the exchange.