The Art (and Science) of Being Behind
Successful nonprofit leaders anticipate falling behind schedule—but also know how to catch up.
Solutions - Articles
After Big Data: The Coming Age of “Big Indicators”
How remote-sensing technologies and artificial intelligence will enable new insights into our toughest global problems.
Digital Currencies and Blockchain in the Social Sector
How decentralized technologies are transforming philanthropy and NGO work.
A New Impact Investing Model for Education
School entrepreneurs in India have a new option, with loans that encourage better test scores.
Can the Internet Revitalize Local Languages?
The digital tools that threaten local languages also offer potential to keep them alive.
A Conversation with Rockefeller Foundation’s Rajiv Shah
The former USAID administrator, and president of one of the United States’ largest foundations, reflects on the role of philanthropy in times of austerity and the greatest challenges Rockefeller is undertaking both domestically and abroad.
Want Your Big Bet to Pay Off? Don’t Forget About Government Capacity
Why global philanthropists can no longer afford to overlook the importance of supporting government capacity in developing countries—and what they can do about it.
Blending Evaluative and Organizational Development
How collaboration between nonprofit evaluators and organizational consultants can increase efficiency and lead to deeper results.
Redefining Leadership
Lessons from a lifetime of leadership on the importance of finding common ground and fostering a culture of collaboration.
The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2017
Highlights from the magazine and website.