Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

This involves collaborating with women leaders in business and academia around the world, which extends the impact of our work locally and creates valuable professional relationships and partnerships. Innovation thus becomes a powerful tool driven by the intellectual participation of women from diverse contexts.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Participation and motivation Public and Social Policy 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

To achieve this, more businesses need to join with the government and civil society to actively confront inequality, poverty, and climate change together. The collaborative also partnered with Fanamby, a Madagascan NGO, to effectively coordinate producers. A Tyranny of Tradeoffs.

Agriculture 105

Agriculture Civil Society Poverty Environmental 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Students of Rashayya public school who worked on the beehive project worked with their teacher/mentor on a new project in the summer, and they entered (remotely) a world-wide climate change competition organized by the Said Business School at Oxford University.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

But the release of landmark research in 2013, combined with a concerted campaign by the Aspen Institute and partners such as Candid and the nonprofit research centers at the Urban Institute, Indiana University and Johns Hopkins University, made a strong case for greater transparency and efficiency. Suggestions for Action.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 30, 2023

The world wide web was a game changer; people could now collaboratively build and create the world they desired. The gains would be universal, and in the new internet economy, everyone would have a place. Democracy, freedom, and prosperity were the original promises of the internet. ” Yet, it doesn’t have to be this way.

Race and Ethnicity 145

Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy Civil Society Technology 145

The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

Delivering on and scaling AI’s potential for impact on the SDGs is a collaborative endeavor that requires work across companies, universities, nonprofits, governments, and individuals to have real-world impact, according to the authors. More than 65% of these were open source, compared to 44% in 2022 and 33% in 2021.

Civil Society 64

Civil Society Ethics Healthcare Collaborations 64

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In some locations, solidarity economy is institutionalized and recognized by the state but in others involves civil society and informal practices. Durham and London: Duke University Press, 2018. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2020. In Collaborative Anthropologies , 12.1-2 Escobar, A. Escobar, A. Gilmore, RW.

Non-Profits 116

Non-Profits Universities Collaborations Ethics 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2024

It’s time to work shoulder-to-shoulder with civil society and government to do the big, urgent work that no sector can accomplish alone, to adopt entirely new systems of operating that enable all people to thrive and reach their full potential and protect our natural environment.

Public and Social Policy 131

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance Public Policy 131

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Consider the $10 million lead gift in 2019 from writer and artist Carolyn Campagna Kleefield to California State University, Long Beach’s contemporary art museum that now bears her name. In 2002, the university shortened the building’s name to Memorial Hall in support of inclusion and academic freedom, and UDC sued for breach of contract.

Ethics 122

Ethics Public and Social Policy Universities Philanthropy 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 18, 2024

As Brazilian movement scholar Rodrigo Nunes, argues in his recent book about movements like Occupy and the Arab Spring, there is not one universally correct answer to the question of how we make change. The answer is an “ecosystem” approach that looks at how different theories of change can reinforce each other.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Medical 124

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

The nonprofit sector should get way more credit for being a bedrock of our society — for being the compass leading us all in the direction of a truly civil society. It deserves that.” - Joan Garry ( source ) “Nonprofits attract the best in society because they see beyond the economic gain.

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A study on the working conditions in Kenya’s gig economy , for example, was written by two African researchers, who not only surveyed hundreds of gig workers but also involved civil society and policy makers during a multi-stakeholder dialogue and a panel discussion in Nairobi. A first challenge is to find suitable collaborators.

Entrepreneurship 81

Entrepreneurship Public and Social Policy Civil Society Collaborations 81

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

One of them is Empreende Aí, an enterprise created by a couple that was originally from the southern region of São Paulo city, had the possibility to study business administration at university, and identified an opportunity to teach entrepreneurship to people from similar backgrounds.

Social Entrepreneurship 128

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 128

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 9, 2024

And over the past decade, public policy—by way of the Lei de Cotas (the “Quotas Law”), which establishes university quotas for Black and Indigenous students and people who studied in public schools—has made higher education more accessible to racialized and poor people.

Public and Social Policy 78

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Poverty Law 78

NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As community needs continue to exceed nonprofit capacity, The University of Tampa partners with the Conn Memorial Foundation and the Nonprofit Leadership Center to provide emerging nonprofit executives with a graduate-level education to lead our communities forward. million people and outpacing for-profit job growth three to one.*

Universities 147

Universities Race and Ethnicity Civil Society Nonprofit Leadership 147

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2025

While they must act swiftly to address emerging gaps, they must also remain committed to a long-term vision, drawing on a spirit of collaboration, community-driven approaches, and the region’s rich traditions of informal giving. Embracing a Long-Term Vision In times of volatility, the long-term vision must guide philanthropic action.

Philanthropy 59

Philanthropy Civil Society Public and Social Policy Collaborations 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 28, 2023

Relying upon the universal nature and common language of the SDGs—and inspired by their interactions and relationships with their global counterparts —the participating US cities have become acknowledged leaders in taking on tough transnational issues through local action.

Collaborations 105

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 1, 2024

Instead of hoarding access to AI and focusing solely on risk mitigation, universities, national laboratories, and industries from around the world need to work together to advance the technology’s benefits. There has been movement on US leadership in AI, and that trend should continue alongside establishing a lever for global collaboration.

Collaborations 108

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Ethics Public Policy 108

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

At the same time, 10 to 25 percent of the $7 trillion spent on healthcare globally every year is lost because of corruption, an amount that exceeds the investments needed to achieve universal healthcare by 2030. School systems are similarly underperforming due to poor governance and weak state capacity.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance Poverty 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As the Nicaraguan government tightened its grip on authoritarian rule, it was threatened by civil society organizations who possess the power to hold them accountable, receiving funds they do not control and investing those funds in services that preserve human rights, protect democracy, and empower individuals.

Civil Society 116

Civil Society Governance Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Stanford Social Innovation Review ’s 2022 Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) will focus on opportunities to bridge the divides that exist in society. How do we encourage greater cooperation and collaboration in what can feel like an increasingly divisive world? September 13, 2022 at 9:05 a.m. September 13, 2022 at 12:10 p.m.

Civil Society 111

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Most obviously, funders working in specific issue areas—climate, health, education, or in my case, democracy—can work to support efforts downstream to prepare government and civil society in their respective sectors to take advantage of the opportunities and mitigate the risks of AI on their specific areas of concern.

Civil Society 128

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 128

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

All sectors have a role to play in achieving climate justice, but it’s fair to say that compared to government and civil society, business is late in addressing the challenge and is in fact frequently called out as part of the problem. Why Climate Justice Matters to Business.

Public and Social Policy 110

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Race and Ethnicity Energy 110

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Kristen Grimm , Claire de Leon , Michael Crawford & Diana Chun Trust for institutions across society is declining. This is not a theory but a fact, affirmed by leading experts like the Edelman Trust Barometer , Gallup , and General Social Survey by NORC at the University of Chicago. Trust doesn’t just happen.

Civil Society 142

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Health Governance 142

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As a professor at Princeton in 1949, Albert Einstein reflected on the place of human beings in the universe. In correspondence with a rabbi, he wrote that due to our limitations in our ability to experience the universe, our species is prone to a fundamental misunderstanding about our place in it.

Leadership 116

Leadership Civil Society Universities Collaborations 116

Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Thanks to a small group of critical collaborators, there will be a Blueprint dropping in December. Here the national trend seems to be to double down on a handful of elite, private universities, sell of our public universities for parts (or outsource teaching to online platforms), and then decry the inequitable system.

Children 40

Children Insurance Universities Healthcare 40

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 24, 2025

In collaboration with Ministries of Health in Kenya, South Sudan , and Mali , it can treat 20 percent more malnourished children by simplifying its approach. Collaboration between complementary partners can also unlock scale opportunities. In Kampala and Nairobi, IRC coordinates Re: BUiLD , a five-year, 30 million Euro ($33.4

Children 93

Children Governance Civil Society Collaborations 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 9, 2024

Hunt-Hendrix, Taylor, and I discussed Solidarity at a public event at Stanford University on April 18, 2024. What were your respective paths to the concept of solidarity, to your collaboration, and ultimately to this book? Leah Hunt-Hendrix: I was raised in New York City in a pretty wealthy family.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Construction Law Civil Society 136

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 21, 2025

Credit: Darkcore on Wikimedia Commons The term eds and meds began circulating in the 1990s to recognize universities and hospitals as leading employers, purchasers of goods and services, and real estate developers, particularly in urban areas. To study these issues, I looked into the Rutgers University system in Newark, NJ.

Culture 88

Culture Public and Social Policy Universities Public and Nonprofit Management 88

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 8, 2025

As was noted in NPQ back in 2018, FCPRs approach on power, community organization, civil society, and racial equity sets it apart from the more established philanthropic approach focusing on strengthening large, established institutions. REBIA emerged out of this institutional commitment to racial equity.

Public and Social Policy 62

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Law Public and Nonprofit Management 62

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 29, 2025

Image Credit: Kbra Arslaner on Unsplash Across the United States, universities are raising the alarm about what they see as a campaign by the Donald Trump administration to assert political control over higher education. Federal officials had previously warned 60 institutions that their civil rights policies could jeopardize their grants.

Civil Society 116

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Universities Education 116

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 16, 2024

However, these breakthroughs often assume a level of access, infrastructure, and digital literacy that is far from universal. The vision of universal health coverage becomes increasingly elusive when the very tools needed to achieve it are inaccessible to those who need them most.

Health 98

Health Technology Healthcare Civil Society 98

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

Of course, theres no universal solution. Harvard University Harvard University has been in the news for its legal battle with the Trump Administration over whether the government could exert political control over its hiring, admissions and academic curriculum. This extends beyond diversifying hiring networks.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 230

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy 230

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

Of course, theres no universal solution. Harvard University Harvard University has been in the news for its legal battle with the Trump Administration over whether the government could exert political control over its hiring, admissions and academic curriculum. This extends beyond diversifying hiring networks.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy 130

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 21, 2025

When it comes to federal funding, Columbia University , under pressure from the Trump administration, has been prominently featured in recent news stories. resident, Palestinian activist, and Columbia University graduate student detained by the U.S. Twenty-five percent of Better Tomorrows budget comes from federal sources.

Public and Social Policy 109

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Volunteerism Volunteerism 109

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 13, 2025

As Hadley Renkin, associate professor at Central European University (CEU), explained to NPQ , Viktor Orbn and the Fidesz party began, as part of their renewed politics of nationalism, to target queer people, feminists, and others as anti-family and anti-national traditions of gender roles and relations.

Civil Society 126

Civil Society Law Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 126

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

Policies such as universal healthcare, free college, and climate action had become popular in the mainstream, and they would persist in the minds of millions. Movements need to know their enemy and counter efforts to exclude people from civil society by creating inclusive demands.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society Energy 116