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Social Innovation

Millennials Are the New Pioneers

Patrick Dowd | Posted 05.22.2013 | Impact
Patrick Dowd

Millennials -- in addition to being self-centered and technologically savvy -- are leading with purpose, getting in shape, caring for others, exploring new frontiers, and building the foundations for a better tomorrow.

The New Era of Public Innovation: Part II

Ben Thornley | Posted 05.16.2013 | Impact
Ben Thornley

The breakthrough moment in Lima was the signaling effect resulting from the clearly articulated convictions of every public official present -- an overarching vision that aligns the region's governments with the "process" of social inclusion at hand.

Once In A Lifetime Opportunity

Jürgen Griesbeck | Posted 05.17.2013 | Impact
Jürgen Griesbeck

As excitement builds within the global soccer community ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, so does ...

Urban Resilience for a New Century

Dr. Judith Rodin | Posted 05.14.2013 | Impact
Dr. Judith Rodin

We can't know for sure when or where the next crisis will hit -- only that it will. But despite these certainties, most cities are woefully unprepared to manage these shocks. Now is the time to help cities build resilience.

The Transformative Power of Philanthropy

Dr. Judith Rodin | Posted 05.09.2013 | Impact
Dr. Judith Rodin

Amazing things happen when you bet on people -- including entire transformations. But with this ability comes great responsibility, in all of our work, to grapple with the big moral questions of our day.

Putting Farmers First at the World Economic Forum

Tony Kalm | Posted 05.09.2013 | Impact
Tony Kalm

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to seven of the world's 10 fastest growing economies. In a discussion I attended of young global leaders, the question was asked: Can Africa feed the world?

Scaling Up Social Innovation - Lessons Learned

Sameer Hajee | Posted 05.07.2013 | Impact
Sameer Hajee

In 2012, after 3 years of improving our technology and our business model, we finally started to scale beyond the pilot.

Philanthropy as Backer of Brains

Dr. Judith Rodin | Posted 05.02.2013 | Impact
Dr. Judith Rodin

There is still no machine that can match the power of human ingenuity to solve truly human problems. And therefore, "backing brains" has always been a key part of philanthropy's strategy.

The Role of Governments in Social Innovation

Alvaro Rodriguez Arregui | Posted 05.01.2013 | Impact
Alvaro Rodriguez Arregui

I do not believe that government should lower risks for investors -- such structures create perverse incentives. But what governments can do is improve investors' potential returns.

Philanthropy as Field Builder

Dr. Judith Rodin | Posted 04.25.2013 | Impact
Dr. Judith Rodin

Last week, I discussed role of philanthropy as risk-taker – taking on the hardest parts of the work so that the private and public sectors can c...

Moving From "I Know" to "I Can"

Janet Longmore | Posted 04.25.2013 | Impact
Janet Longmore

Equipped with the confidence to develop networks and identify economic opportunities, youth are able to overcome skills mismatch, bureaucracy, nepotism and geographic location -- all barriers to employment.

A Guide to Scaling Social Innovation

Hilde Schwab | Posted 04.23.2013 | Impact
Hilde Schwab

We still have enormous hills to climb in changing mindsets, improving enabling environments and correcting market failures. But I think it's worth pausing for a moment and taking stock of the global trends.

Football for Social Change in Latin America

Jürgen Griesbeck | Posted 04.23.2013 | Impact
Jürgen Griesbeck

While working in Colombia in 1994, I was shocked and saddened by the killing of AndrƩs Escobar over an own goal scored at the World Cup. This sensele...

Earthquakes Are Inevitable. Disasters Don't Have to Be.

Elizabeth Hausler Strand | Posted 04.22.2013 | Impact
Elizabeth Hausler Strand

Now is the time for governments, public and private entities, financial institutions, NGOs and communities to work together to create change in construction practice and build resilient communities before the next earthquake strikes.

From Strip Clubs to Startups: Old Las Vegas' New Gamble

Rebekah Iliff | Posted 04.18.2013 | Technology
Rebekah Iliff

This is the new Las Vegas. And I'll bet on this Las Vegas any day of the week.

Philanthropy Is the Go-To Partner for Risk

Dr. Judith Rodin | Posted 04.18.2013 | Impact
Dr. Judith Rodin

Risk is philanthropy's calling card -- it's what our philanthropic dollars, at least in the United States, are now tax-advantaged to do. If we're not taking enough risk, we're clearly not doing everything in our power to maximize impact for the poor or vulnerable.

The Life Out Loud: From Wannabe Priest to Water Entrepreneur

MeiMei Fox | Posted 04.17.2013 | Impact
MeiMei Fox

Mike Del Ponte raised a stunning $150,000 on Kickstarter to fund Soma: elegant water pitchers with all-natural, compostable filters. Then Mike made Soma even cooler. He announced that a portion of his company's proceeds would go to providing fresh water to people around the world.

Social Fiction: Muhammad Yunus Asks Social Entrepreneurs to Write the Future

Daniela Papi | Posted 04.12.2013 | Impact
Daniela Papi

What realities can you make come alive for others that highlight a future that could solve some of the problems you see now, or predict are coming? What possibilities can you create with your "social fiction"?

Richard Murphy: A Powerful Example of Servant Leadership

Paul Schmitz | Posted 04.10.2013 | Impact
Paul Schmitz

Last month, New York City and our nation lost such a leader, Richard Murphy, whose legacy should serve as an example of true servant leadership for all social entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders. Here is only a partial list of his innovations and impacts.

Conceiving a Socially Conscious Enterprise? Consider This

Neil Parmar | Posted 03.26.2013 | Impact
Neil Parmar

Curious about what youth-driven, socially conscious ventures might get hatched tomorrow?

Social Entrepreneurs Collaborate On Building Detroit's Future

Adam Smiley Poswolsky | Posted 03.25.2013 | Impact
Adam Smiley Poswolsky

Listing the dismal array of social problems facing the city of Detroit is easier than bobbing your head up and down to an Eminem song.

Million Dollar Hunger Reality Show: The Hult Prize

Jonathan Littman | Posted 05.07.2013 | Impact
Jonathan Littman

Welcome to the brutal world of business plan competitions. It's not about co-eds hoping to win the affections of the Bachelor. It's about late nights sketching out business models on sandwich wrappers, pizza boxes, newspapers and white boards.

If You Can Imagine It, Why Not Built It?

Mads Kjaer | Posted 05.05.2013 | Impact
Mads Kjaer

MYC4 believes; 'Business must be for profit, yet profit must be for purpose,' applying this mind set to help improve access to capital for African entrepreneurs.

New Civic Tech Jobs on the Horizon

Code for America | Posted 05.01.2013 | Impact
Code for America

2012-11-13-jrlogo300x60.gifAn incredible opportunity exists for local, state, and federal government to tap into the energy of technology startups to work more collaboratively and effectively, and you can get involved!

What If We Were All Manufacturers?

Matt Murrie | Posted 04.29.2013 | Impact
Matt Murrie

What if there were only one word to describe your level of satisfaction with whatever it was you did to provide yourself with income? What if that word was, awesome?