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Innovative ways to influence public policy

 
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Human Rights

If Stoves Could Kill

Political advocacy, humanitarian intervention, and the “manageable problem.”

By Samer Abdelnour | 7 | Sep. 17, 2012
 

Civil Society

A Faithful Force for Good

Religious organizations are powerful catalysts for social change.

By Andrew Wilkes | Sep. 6, 2012
 
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Philanthropy

Risks Worth Taking

When philanthropists fund programmatic interventions, they should resist the seduction of certainty.

By Lisbeth B. Schorr | Jul. 31, 2012
 
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Measuring Social Impact

Measuring Advocacy – Yes We Can!

Five measurement strategies that enable rapid course correction and continuous improvement.

By Matthew Forti | 4 | Jul. 25, 2012
 

Global Issues

Positioned for Transformation: Expanding the Scope of Health Care

The opportunities and challenges behind addressing the gap between a patient’s medical and social needs.

 

Social Entrepreneurship

Fostering Social Entrepreneurship in Lebanon

Social entrepreneurship provides a path to transform Lebanon’s challenges into opportunities for change and development.

By Gilbert Doumit | May. 15, 2012
 
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Nonprofits

“Kony 2012” and Our Capacity to Evaluate Public Charities

The general public and even the media, by and large, simply don’t have the experience, training, or tools to fully evaluate charities’ activities.

By John Cary | 4 | Mar. 16, 2012
 

Technology & Design

Petition Power

By Phuong Ly | 1 | Feb. 15, 2012
 
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Urban Development

Space: The Social Change Frontier

Exploring open spaces, parks, gardens, and trails as tools for social impact.

By Eric Friedenwald-Fishman | Jan. 30, 2012
 
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Government

Ode to Representative Democracy: The Power of Factions Still Matters

It is still necessary today to protect against the power of factions; it is vital this critical aspect of American democracy is restored.

By Eric Friedenwald-Fishman | 6 | Nov. 3, 2011