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Summaries and analysis of new social innovation research

 
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Technology & Design

The Power and Possibility of Simple Technology

A new study reveals how Minnesota nonprofits are using everyday technology to innovate.

By Judith E. Alnes | May. 11, 2012
 
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Impact Investing

The Distortion Risk in Impact Investing

How do we ensure that philanthropic subsidies in impact investing are put to productive use?

By Paula Goldman | 1 | May. 7, 2012
 
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Socially Responsible Business

Flexible Funding and Leadership Training Lead to Greater Community Impact

A successful grant program gives nonprofit leaders space and time to strategize.

By Kerry Sullivan | Apr. 16, 2012
 
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Nonprofit Management

Worth a Look: PerformWell Performance Management Resource

By Matthew Forti | 3 | Mar. 21, 2012
 
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Microfinance

The Legacy of Muhammad Yunus

A new documentary film provides a tributary but simplistic portrait of the father of microfinance.

By Laura Starita | 1 | Mar. 15, 2012
 
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Philanthropy

Nonprofit Resilience Relies on Smarter Grantmaking: Part 3

A new study examines field-wide grantmaking attitudes and practices.

By J McCray | Mar. 14, 2012
 
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Philanthropy

Nonprofit Resilience Relies on Smarter Grantmaking: Part 2

A new study examines field-wide grantmaking attitudes and practices and how philanthropy can effectively support nonprofits to thrive amid a changing environment.

By J McCray | Mar. 13, 2012
 
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Fundraising

Nonprofit Resilience Relies on Smarter Grantmaking: Part 1

A new study examines field-wide grantmaking attitudes and practices, and how philanthropy can effectively support nonprofits to thrive amid a changing environment.

By J McCray | Mar. 12, 2012
 
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Energy

Filming Alternative Energy

Two documentaries explore the move from fossil fuels.

By Laura Starita | Mar. 2, 2012
 
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Fundraising

Can “Giving Days” Strengthen Your Community?

A Case Foundation study explores how a new type of online fundraising event can benefit nonprofits and communities.

By Amy Sample Ward | 3 | Mar. 1, 2012