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Economic Development

Survey: Can Management Consulting Help Tiny Firms Grow?

Predict the results of two recent development studies, conducted by IPA, one of the world's leading poverty research organizations.

By Annie Duflo & Dean Karlan | 9 | Feb. 23, 2012
 
SSIR blogger Regina Ridley joined the Stanford Social Innovation Review in 2006 as publishing director.

Philanthropy

Stone Soup and an Impoverished Mexican Village

In a session at the Opportunity Collaboration, stories were shared on the power and importance of community decision-making.

By Regina Ridley | Oct. 19, 2011
 
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Technology & Design

Apps and Other Innovations Steve Jobs Gave to Nonprofits

Steve Jobs benefited the nonprofit sector by radically leveling the technological playing field.

By Curtis Chang | 3 | Oct. 7, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Salvatore LaSpada is the chief executive of Institute for Philanthropy, where he directs The Philanthropy Workshop. The Philanthropy Workshop is a strategic philanthropy training and networking program for ultra- and high-net worth individual

Philanthropy

Looking Beyond the Surface: Ten Pieces of Practical Advice on Due Diligence

Ten due diligence practices for would-be funders who are in the process of sizing up a philanthropic opportunity.

By Salvatore LaSpada | 1 | Jul. 27, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Holden Karnofsky is co-founder of GiveWell, an independent charity evaluation group. GiveWell identifies and recommends top charities in causes such as international charity, microfinance, and disaster relief.

Philanthropy

We Should Expect Good Giving To Be Hard

Great giving opportunities are few and far between; I believe in urging them to give to only the very best charities.

By Holden Karnofsky | Jul. 25, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Sean Stannard-Stockton is CEO of Tactical Philanthropy Advisors. Strategic Philanthropy

Philanthropy

Rigor & Moral Clarity in Philanthropy

The effective philanthropy movement operates on an evidence-based understanding of how the world works.

By Sean Stannard-Stockton | Jul. 20, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Jenna Nicholas has worked for the Oxford Hub, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, the Stanford Centre for Philanthropy and Civil Society, and Global Health Corps.

Philanthropy

Bringing Philanthropy to China

Insight into the cultural, philosophical, and historical factors that shape China’s emerging philanthropic efforts.

By Jenna Nicholas | 2 | May. 27, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Sean Stannard-Stockton is CEO of Tactical Philanthropy Advisors. Strategic Philanthropy

Philanthropy

Changing the Coefficients of Giving

One way to frame efforts to increase charitable giving is to think of it as “changing the coefficients of giving.”

By Sean Stannard-Stockton | 3 | May. 24, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Carol Sanford is the author of The Responsible Business: Reimagining Sustainability and Success and is a a member of the Board of Directors of the Jessica’s Love Foundation.

Philanthropy

What to Do About the Problems Philanthropy Creates and Perpetuates

The ability to act responsibly arises from understanding how beneficial effects are created.

By Carol Sanford | 2 | May. 5, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Sean Stannard-Stockton is CEO of Tactical Philanthropy Advisors. Strategic Philanthropy

Foundations

Becoming the Best Possible Philanthropist

Figuring out how to leverage your knowledge against the largest pool of capital possible is the path to being the best possible philanthropist or investor.

By Sean Stannard-Stockton | 2 | Apr. 28, 2011