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Innovating to Address the Systemic Drivers of Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Governments and their policies in far off places can affect food supply or the spread of disease at home and can go further to impact elections, social policy, and even violent conflicts with loss of life.

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The Social Impact Investment Mirage

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Either we rely on grant and donor funding, or must continually justify to investors and the public that our entrepreneurship is relevant to solving some of the most pressing issues of our time. Some governments are paving the way in terms of accountability and procurement. The Investment Mirage.

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Building Power in Rural and Tribal Communities

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Five years in, the energy of community engagement and the momentum of a few early wins had dwindled. We built a hub to bring together diverse groups of residents, youth, community partners, government agencies, and nonprofits to solve complex systemic problems and work toward health equity. Avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.

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The Future of Family Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Families are increasingly taking a portfolio approach that combines traditional grantmaking with values-aligned investing, advocacy strategies and political giving, social entrepreneurship, and more. How can families adjust to multi-generational leadership and governance, especially in families with a strong sense of original donor intent?

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Who Will Be the Next $100,000 Purpose Prize Winner? - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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They’re looking for adults over 60: Initiating new ways to address social challenges Working in a leadership role within government, non-profit, or for-profit institution Whose social change work began after the age of 50 And, who are committed to pursuing social entrepreneurship in the future Sound like you or someone you know ?