About The Stanford Social Innovation Review
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We welcome submissions by academics, researchers, grantmaking executives, senior executives in nonprofits, consultants, and business leaders. Submissions should be e-mailed to .
We seek suggestions and submissions from practitioners for these sections:
What Works
These are profiles of organizations and their innovative solutions to social problems. The organization must have at least a two-year track record.
From the Frontlines
These are perspectives written by provocative and credible individuals on their experiences in the social sector.
We seek articles by researchers for these sections:
Upfront
Briefs on compelling recent research.
Features
Research-based articles. Since SSIR values the link between theory, research, and practice, we look for articles that not only simply explain what is or what happens, but also explain why it happens. All manuscripts are read in-house. Articles based on previously published research may be considered if the new treatment develops perspectives applied to the social sector. (2,500-4,000 words)
Case Study
A study of actual management practices and lessons learned in a social-purpose organization. (2,500 words)
Toolkit
Strategies for better managing and achieving the goals of social sector organizations. (2,000 words)
Editorial Tips
- Provide a clear central message backed by logical arguments.
- Minimize the use of technical jargon.
- Use engaging subheadings (Instead of "Introduction," instead use "The Problem No One Saw Coming").
- Provide examples, anecdotes, or quotes to illustrate your points.
- Begin your article in an engaging way with an example, or a hypothetical story or a question. This may be followed by thorough coverage of the issue, case study, or an elaboration and then a set of research findings.
- We are also interested in submissions of relevant original photography and art that may be used either in our "Last Look" section or to complement articles.
Editorial Process
Editors work collaboratively with authors to ensure that research-based articles are relevant and accessible for practicing managers. Editors will also work closely with practitioners on case studies to ensure that articles provide substantive data and analysis. Authors have at least one opportunity to respond to the editing and to make comments and changes.
Authors are responsible for all facts, including dates and correct spellings of people's and organizations' names.
Editors use Associated Press style. The article's placement in the journal, as well as the final titles and illustrations, will be determined by the editors.
SSIR requires exclusive copyright to be transferred from all authors to the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Transfer of copyright includes the right to electronic distribution.
