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Opinions and analyses by social innovation leaders

 

Why More Nonprofits Are Getting Bigger

A recent study found that the number of US nonprofits with annual revenues of more
than $50 million has increased dramatically.

 

Impact Investing: What Exactly Is New?

A veteran of the microfinance industry looks at impact investing through the lenses of history, language, and psychology.

By Roger Frank | 3 | Winter 2012
 

Social Impact Markets

Why a market for social innovations is needed now more than ever.

By Andrew Wolk | 1 | Winter 2012
 

Redefining Education in the Developing World

A new approach that builds relevant marketplace, entrepreneurship, and health care skills is needed.

By Mark J. Epstein & Kristi Yuthas | 12 | Winter 2012
 

Journey into Brazil’s Social Sector

The founder of the first social fund in Brazil tells his story.

By Leonardo Letelier | 8 | Winter 2012
 
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Revitalizing Struggling American Cities

Living Cities is working with five US municipalities to develop an ecosystem for solving urban problems.

By Ben Hecht | 6 | Fall 2011
 
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Effective Partnerships

How local governments and nonprofits can work together for large-scale community change.

By Saphira M. Baker | Winter 2011
 
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Water Thinking

The Peer Water Exchange manages diverse solutions and resources to fight the global water crisis.

By Rajesh Shah | 13 | Fall 2011
 
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Focusing on Advocacy

The time is now for foundations, large and small, to engage in public policy.

By Sushma Raman | 1 | Fall 2011
 
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Partnering for a Cure

The Myelin Repair Foundation is creating a process for the rapid development of new treatments and cures.

By Scott Johnson | 1 | Fall 2011