Innovation for the Next 100 Years
The president of the Rockefeller Foundation explains what social innovation means to the foundation and how it is preparing for the next 100 years.Articles
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Social innovations must take into account the complexity of social problems and foster solutions resilient enough to adapt and survive.
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The mayor of Seoul, Korea, recounts his path to government office and explains why social innovation is central to the way that he governs.
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Instead of treating poor people as a sink of public aid and assistance, we should view them as a source of new ideas and innovations.
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A South African foundation is leading the way in creating mobile-phone-based solutions for social change.
By Donna Bryson -
Social Finance Inc. offers a network-based alternative to government-sponsored student loan programs.
By Suzie Boss -
NGOs, social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and philanthropists should be enlisted to help slow near-term climate warming.
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One of 16 special essays on how the field of social innovation has evolved and what challenges remain ahead.
By Manju Mary George | 1 -
One of 16 special essays on how the field of social innovation has evolved and what challenges remain ahead.
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One of 16 special essays on how the field of social innovation has evolved and what challenges remain ahead.
By Dr. Larry Brilliant | 1 -
One of 16 special essays on how the field of social innovation has evolved and what challenges remain ahead.
Blog Posts
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To live up to its vision to change the world for the better, the social entrepreneur movement must clearly and simply define itself.
By Elizabeth Garlow & Rich Tafel -
A cross-sector initiative aims to develop 21st-century skills in secondary school students—highlights from a recent survey.
By Caroline Jenner -
For social entrepreneurs, radically reframing ideas about social change can have a silver lining.
By Lisa Lepson | 1 -
A new guide offers a framework for credible, realistic policy action that governments can take to turn social entrepreneurship into a major force for innovation.
By Hilde Schwab -
Conclusions from the BRAC’s Frugal Innovation Forum.
By Asif Saleh & Maria A. May -
Non-financial resources are essential to preparing early-stage enterprises for investment.
By Perzen Patel | 1 -
Reconsidering what’s “investable” in impact investing.
By Paul Breloff -
A look back at government regulation, philanthropy, “social blank” movements, and third sector grit.
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Stronger ties between academic evaluators and social innovators would hugely benefit both sides.
By Neil Reeder | 1 -
The West shouldn’t create solutions to problems we don’t understand using fashionable mobile technologies.
By Ken Banks | 20
Podcasts
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Stanford Professor Tina Seelig discusses how to unlock creative genius through a set of tools and conditions we each have in our control—our “innovation engine.” Featuring Tina Seelig -
Entrepreneurship concentrating on scientific collaborations and innovations is the key to fostering sustainable economic growth. Featuring Paul Kedrosky -
How can a young nonprofit organization make a tangible improvement in people's health through clean water using only the power of gravity? Featuring Daniel Smith -
Chris Bradford, co-founder of the African Leadership Academy, discusses the role of educational institutions in shaping the future of Africa. Featuring Chris Bradford -
Social entrepreneur Jane Chen discusses the challenges and rewards of the developing an innovative product, and shares insights on the attitudes that allow entrepreneurs to find success. Featuring Jane Chen -
Jennifer Lynn Aaker discusses a repeatable method that we can follow to get people to take action, but perhaps even more important, to influence people to get others to take action as well. Featuring Jennifer Lynn Aaker -
Bill Drayton, founder and CEO of Ashoka, identifies key skills of change makers and lays out a plan to teach these skills around the world. Featuring Bill Drayton -
Founder of DonorsChoose.org, an online charity helping students in need, Charles Best talks about how he started the organization and what some of its challenges have been along the way. Featuring Charles Best -
EduCare founder and CEO Piyush Mangukiya discusses his commitment to helping students in developing countries and how he started the enterprise. Featuring Piyush Mangukiya -
COO of Bats'il Maya Alberto Irezabal talks about the social environment in Chiapas that led to the founding of the organization, and how the co-op works. Featuring Alberto Irezabal
Webinars
All Social Entrepreneurship Webinars-
What social entrepreneurs need to consider before choosing an attorney.
Jim Fruchterman
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Collective Impact | 56
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What’s Sex Got to Do with It? | 36
An inconvenient truth is hiding behind the current excitement about educating girls.
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The Role of Brand in the Nonprofit Sector | 28
More nonprofits are managing their brands to create greater impact and organizational cohesion.
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The Problem with Fair Trade Coffee | 11
Fair Trade-certified coffee is growing in sales, but strict certification requirements are resulting in uneven economic advantages for...
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The Strategic Plan is Dead. Long Live Strategy. | 30
In today’s fast-changing world, why freeze your strategic thinking in a five-year plan?
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The Eight-Word Mission Statement | 21
Don’t settle for more.
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Embracing Emergence: How Collective Impact Addresses Complexity | 4
Collective impact is upending conventional wisdom on how we achieve social progress.
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Thirty Million Dollars, a Little Bit of Carbon, and a Lot of Hot Air | 29
Carbon for Water is engaged in a loopy funding scheme and offers a lousy public health solution.
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Channeling Change: Making Collective Impact Work | 20
This follow-up on the popular "Collective Impact" article provides updated, in-depth guidance.







