Stanford Social Innovation Review

Despite the hoopla over microfinance, it doesn’t cure poverty. But stable jobs do. If societies are serious about helping the poorest of the poor, they should stop investing in microfinance and start supporting large, labor-intensive industries.

As the wall between the nonprofit and corporate worlds crumbles, many social change organizations are asking themselves: Do we stick to our activist guns, or do we cross the divide and work with business? Research suggests that social movements need both kinds of organizations to make the changes they seek.

How the vocal few can skew perceptions of public opinion.

When companies and activists square off, sometimes no one wins.

Measuring success in franchise nonprofit organizations.

Putting the science of influence to work in fundraising.

Aligning business and social interests.

Low-income residents of poor towns are underserved by nonprofits.

Firms fare better when they acknowledge
self-interest in cause marketing.

Crafting messages that stick—What nonprofits
can learn from urban legends.

The importance of social identity in giving.

Strategies for spreading social innovations.

Nonprofits use metrics to show that
they are efficient. But what if donors don’t care?

Study finds right-wing philanthropy gets more results.

ApproTEC’s pumps are designed and marketed with an
understanding of the culture and psychology of African farmers.

Foundations can move past traditional
approaches to create social change through
imaginative – and even controversial – leadership.

Poverty Action Lab examines why some charitable programs work better than others.

How a riveting story can get your message across. 

Why nonprofits should stop pushing self-esteem and start endorsing self-control.

Aiding Africans first requires understanding their cultures.