Stanford Social Innovation Review

Foundation grantmaking can become more responsive, intuitive, and effective.

Who are social entrepreneurs and why does what they do matter?

The former president shares how ordinary citizens are helping to solve our big problems.

In virtually every for-profit industry, success hinges on producing more goods or services at a lower cost without compromising quality. But increasing productivity can work in the nonprofit world, too, as an examination of three healthy nonprofits shows.

Nonprofits must reign in pro bono MBAs.

How the next president of the United States can spur social entrepreneurship.

Matching grants work – but not for everyone.

Contrary to stereotypes, people grow more liberal and tolerant as they age. 

Despite temptations to broaden its focus, the Rural Development Institute has remained single-mindedly devoted to its mission. As a result, the organization has helped 400 million poor farmers around the world take ownership of some 270 million acres of land – all on a modest budget.

Why Portland’s ReBuilding Center refuses to franchise, but is happy to share.

How an ecotourism company and a native community share power in Peru.

The Population Media Center mixes science with soap operas to protect public health.

How Changemakers’ “collaborative competitions” harness the wisdom of crowds.

Few microfinance institutions articulate what, exactly, their ultimate goals are and how to achieve them. If the goal of microfinance is to alleviate poverty, the authors say, then MFIs should focus on helping their clients build successful enterprises, rather than on making more and bigger loans.

Small-scale efforts won’t solve the global warming crisis.