From Margin to Mainstream: Social Innovation For Systems Change
Foundation: Skoll Foundation
This follow-up to "Social Innovation and the Journey to Transformation" explores how bold social innovators shift systems through collective action.
Leaders across sectors recognize social innovation as critical to societal progress.
The public feels a renewed optimism in our collective ability to move forward, the authors say.
They see three high-potential opportunities to take the field of social innovation to the next level: build public narratives, attract more resources and champions, and support the ecosystem's growth.
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Leaving Their Mark 
Graduating students have had the opportunity to receive philanthropy cords for making donations to campus funds since 2023.Highlanders from the classes of '23 and '24 donated $30,000 to support funds...more
Graduating students have had the opportunity to receive philanthropy cords for making donations to campus funds since 2023.Highlanders from the classes of '23 and '24 donated $30,000 to support funds...more
Laois School Steals the Show in Creative Growing Challenge 
A Laois school has been named runner up in SuperValu's 'Let's Grow' competition.The initiative helps students learn where food comes from, build food empathy, and enjoy hands-on learning.There's...more
A Laois school has been named runner up in SuperValu's 'Let's Grow' competition.The initiative helps students learn where food comes from, build food empathy, and enjoy hands-on learning.There's...more
Puerto Rico's 2022 Leptospirosis Surge Shows One of the Hidden Health Risks of Flooding 
In 2022, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico, causing flooding across the island.After the storm, there was a spike in leptospirosis, a disease that causes symptoms such as fever, chills, vomiting, and...more
In 2022, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico, causing flooding across the island.After the storm, there was a spike in leptospirosis, a disease that causes symptoms such as fever, chills, vomiting, and...more
Penguins in Antarctica Could Actually Be Helping Cool the Climate… With Their Waste 
WEMU is committed to helping people in need.Donate to WEMU by donating to Apple Music, 89.1 Jazz, Real Estate, or the Green Room.Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.For confidential support...more
WEMU is committed to helping people in need.Donate to WEMU by donating to Apple Music, 89.1 Jazz, Real Estate, or the Green Room.Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.For confidential support...more
Legends Casino Hotel Awards More Than $1 Million in Community Grants 
Legends Casino Hotel awards more than $1 million in community grants.Yakama Cares provides grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.Community Impact Fund supports larger-scale public services like...more
Legends Casino Hotel awards more than $1 million in community grants.Yakama Cares provides grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.Community Impact Fund supports larger-scale public services like...more
Sisters Health Foundation Awards Grants 
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Eighteen organizations that provide direct services, such as food and emergency assistance, received a total of $51,850 from the Basic Needs/Direct Service Grants Program.Twenty-seven organizations...more
Milford Food Bank Receives Grant From Noble County Community Foundation 
Milford Food Bank receives grant from Noble County Community Foundation.A total of $111,100 was awarded through the foundation's Community Impact Fund.MFB reaches over 5,000 Noble County residents...more
Milford Food Bank receives grant from Noble County Community Foundation.A total of $111,100 was awarded through the foundation's Community Impact Fund.MFB reaches over 5,000 Noble County residents...more
Door County Community Foundation: Food Pantries Strain Under Growing Demand As Federal ...
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Door County Community Foundation: Food pantries strain under growing demand as federal support fades.Door County food pantries need financial support to keep pantry shelves stocked, doors open, and...more
Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Holds Installation of Officers 
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Neighbor NewsLakewood Ranch Community Foundation Holds Installation of Officers Incoming board chair Jeff Toale is vice president of business development with Robert Toale & Sons.The views expressed...more
Commentary: First Annual Student Cardiac Screening Protects Lives, Honors Sam Yates' Legacy 
The Sam Yates Community Foundation screened 38 students at Vashon High School this month.The Foundation plans to offer cardiac screenings to all freshman and junior students on a rotating two-year...more
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Social Entrepreneurship
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In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
