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Managing for Ambiguity
Sustainable enterprise is increasingly relying on artful thinking and Eastern philosophy to innovate Western business models for global practice.
Sustainable enterprise is increasingly relying on artful thinking and Eastern philosophy to innovate Western business models for global practice.
Asia’s second wave of philanthropists are eschewing traditional philanthropic models in favor of more expansive, hands-on approaches.
The president and CEO of the United Nations Foundation reflects on the power of philanthropic collaboration.
The president and CEO of Independent Sector elaborates on how big bets can help redistribute wealth and rebalance the power dynamic between donors and nonprofits.
Five insights about social mobility and the role of big bet philanthropy.
It is imperative to include customers in solving problems, but jumping straight into human-centered design misses the rich and insightful data required to shift the system and achieve better results.
The Arkansas nonprofit Our House, which provides shelter to homeless families and individuals working to regain their economic independence, has built a culture of continuous feedback with surveys, community councils, and “happy or not” voting terminals. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.
Three guiding principles for NGOs looking to find where they best fit within government-run systems and ensure long-term impact.
By wielding their deep experience in distressed local communities and using four methods for channeling investment into marginalized regions, foundations can play a deciding role in the success of the Opportunity Zone federal tax incentive.
Three models for day of service programs, sometimes referred to as hackathons or flash consulting, can deliver community and business impact, while increasing employee engagement and requiring less initial commitment.
Businesses in East Asia cross boundaries and create alliances to solve complex social problems that the world has never experienced before.
From emphasizing the importance of a data culture to exhorting people to “move thoughtfully and improve things,” nonprofit leaders, funders, scholars, and technologists at SSIR's 2019 Data on Purpose Conference provided deep insights into surviving and thriving in an increasingly digital world.
A look at what it takes to successfully deploy machine learning tools for social good and the most exciting opportunities ahead.
Proactiva Open Arms’ greatest threat to its rescue mission may not be the rough Mediterranean seas but European governments fearful of migrants seeking refuge in their countries.
A new class of innovators is advancing the public good by figuring out what people actually need and then testing, improving, and scaling solutions that may already be out there. Here are the four elements of their method.