Stanford Social Innovation Review : Informing and inspiring leaders of social change

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What’s Next

 

New and innovative solutions to social problems

 
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A New Spin on Student Loans

Social Finance Inc. offers a network-based alternative to government-sponsored student loan programs.

 

Factoring for Change

To support entrepreneurs in emerging markets, investors are drawing upon a financial tradition that dates back centuries.

 
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Contagious Health

A community-based program in rural Kentucky uses face-to-face social networks to promote wellness.

 

Overdue Credit for Nonprofits

The American Nonprofits Federal Credit Union will provide loans and other much-needed financial services to member organizations.

 
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Delivering Affordable Innovation

D-Rev delivers affordable health care innovation to the places that need it most.

 

Indexing Nonprofits

Donors want their money to be spent wisely, but knowing where to give can be difficult.

 

Poverty-Fighting Salons

Can open conversations accelerate the spread of good ideas in global development?

 
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New Ecosystem for Middle East Entrepreneurs

The i2 Institute aims to catalyze hope across the Middle East.

 

New Option for Retirees

State-sponsored pensions for private sector employees aim to stem US retirement insecurity.

 
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Giving Smarter

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy aims to help donors make informed, smarter giving decisions.