We always need innovative methodologies to solve complex, iterative social problems in reality. Along with sociologist perspectives to observe and to generalize various practices, we make our own path, which means that the social innovation will only succeed in process and in accumulation.
SSIR is written by and for social change leaders from around the world and from all sectors of society—nonprofits, foundations, business, government, and engaged citizens. SSIR’s mission is to advance, educate, and inspire the field of social innovation by seeking out, cultivating, and disseminating the best in research- and practice-based knowledge.
Case Study in China
Case Study in China
A Revamped ACLU Takes on Today’s Fights
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The ACLU pursued a 10-year plan to expand the capacity of its affiliates nationwide and defend people’s constitutional rights against the threats of a Trump presidency.
Creating Breakout Innovation
31
Nonprofits, community groups, and philanthropists are embracing cocreation as a way to engage a wider community in tackling pressing problems.
The Chinese Collectivist Model of Charity
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In the West, most wealthy entrepreneurs prefer to give to specific individual causes, by establishing their own foundation, family office, or donor-advised fund. Most Chinese entrepreneurs, by contrast, would rather work together and pursue philanthropy collectively.
The Generalizability Puzzle
74
Rigorous impact evaluations tell us a lot about the world, not just the particular contexts in which they are conducted. Access to this article made possible by MIT.
Caught in a Fake Debate
91
Finding solutions for the global poor need not require choosing between theory and decision making. Good evaluations focus on both.
Case Study in China
Native Wisdom Is Revolutionizing Health Care
98
Southcentral Foundation has vastly improved Alaska Native welfare while saving on costs by using traditional healing practices.
Case Study in China
Dance Revolution
115
The Wooden Floor is licensing its successful model of using arts education to break the cycle of poverty.
Tend It Like Beckham
122
Vi-Ability uses football to get disengaged British youth interested in acquiring the skills and experience necessary to succeed.
Humanitarian Relief
128
The Contemplative-Based Resilience Project is using meditation to help aid workers stave off burnout.
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Prison Reform Goes Local
142
Health Care in the Mohallas
145
Case Study in China
Cash as Capital
148
To fulfill the promise of cash transfers, we need to double down on investment in research.
Fighting Sustainability Inertia
155
Keeping sustainability programs on track requires a new mind-set, executive leadership, and clear public commitments.
Against “Big Bets”
161
Funders should be wary of the latest fad of making large grants for quick results and abandoning long-term commitments to the many organizations working on our most important problems.
Case Study in China
Nonelected Community Representatives
167
Making Green Less Pink
171
Microfinancing Teamwork
173
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Turning Empathy Inward
181
The Closer You Look, the Worse It Seems
184
Case Study in China
Case Study in China
Design Interventions: PAO’s approach to tactical u
188
SSIR is written by and for social change leaders from around the world and from all sectors of society—nonprofits, foundations, business, government, and engaged citizens. SSIR’s mission is to advance, educate, and inspire the field of social innovation by seeking out, cultivating, and disseminating the best in research- and practice-based knowledge. SSIR is published by the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS) at Stanford University.
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