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Big Picture

 

Commentary and analysis on social innovation ideas and approaches

 

Nonprofit Management

Persistent Poverty in a Smug Meritocracy

A response to Dan Pallotta’s TED Talk on nonprofit executives’ pay.

 

Water

Moving Beyond Basic Water Advocacy

The story of water access is more complicated this World Water Day—we need a new approach.

By Ned Breslin | 2 | Mar. 21, 2013
 

Education

Education in India: Time for a Bold New Experiment

Public and private schools are failing to give children in India a good education—we need an alternative approach.

By Susannah Hares | 24 | Mar. 13, 2013
 

Technology & Design

MOOC-sourcing for Social Good

Engaging communities of learners in massively open online courses to use their knowledge—and numbers—for good.

By Nabeel Gillani | 2 | Mar. 11, 2013
 
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Nonprofits

Lessons of an SSIR Blogger

A look back at government regulation, philanthropy, “social blank” movements, and third sector grit.

By John Brothers | Mar. 8, 2013
 

Nonprofits

The Ugly Truth About Scale

The social sector tackles challenges that affect billions—it’s time to get real about what prevents us from solving our challenges.

By Ben Mangan | 10 | Mar. 4, 2013
 
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Energy

Securing Our Energy Future

A cleaner, more decentralized energy system will provide a healthier and more secure future.

By Joseph Zammit-Lucia | 1 | Mar. 1, 2013
 

Nonprofits

When Collaboration Doesn’t Make Sense

When should organizations build new capabilities in-house, rather than work with a partner?

By Mollie West & Andy Posner | 1 | Mar. 1, 2013
 

Government

Sequestering the Sector

With the threat of a sequester looming, the charitable sector risks being boxed in.

By Melissa A. Berman | 5 | Feb. 28, 2013
 

Impact Investing

Defining Impact Investing: A Call to Action

It is time to clarify precisely what we mean by investing with the intent to create social and environmental impacts, and measuring our progress.

By Beth Sirull & Ben Thornley | Feb. 27, 2013