Bridgespan recently revisited research captured in the widely read 2007 SSIR article, “How Nonprofits Get Really Big,” to explore what—if anything—has changed about how the largest U.S. nonprofits are funded. While it is common practice among most nonprofits to seek funding from multiple sources, the 2007 research showed that 90 percent of the largest […]
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In this insightful and inspiring closing session about ‘AI for Social Good,’ attendees will delve into the transformative potential of AI, when applied responsibly and ethically, to address global and local challenges and create positive social impact. With a focus on the work of Google.org’s grantees, participants will explore the stimulating real-world applications of AI […]
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There is growing demand for the boards of nonprofit organizations to better reflect the makeup of society and the people the organizations are serving. To achieve this, organizations need to actively seek board members from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including those historically marginalized. By championing these changes, nonprofits will create culturally responsive governance and […]
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The Monitor Institute by Deloitte has spent 20+ years studying the future of philanthropy, most recently publishing What’s Next for Philanthropy in the 2020s. This effort engaged more than 200 philanthropy executives, professionals, donors, board members, experts, and grantees to understand the “Big Shifts” that are changing the world and how they are influencing the […]
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In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward unionization and calls for worker justice in the nonprofit sector. Employees are recognizing the importance of collective bargaining and organizing to address workplace issues. They are demanding fair wages, equitable benefits, and improved working conditions. Nonprofit organizations are increasingly acknowledging these concerns and engaging in […]
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Day two opening remarks from Stanford Social Innovation Review
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To effectively navigate the diverse and interconnected challenges society faces, nonprofit leaders need to embrace the principles of intersectional leadership. That means creating inclusive environments that value and respect diverse voices, and understanding the interplay between race, gender, sexuality, and other intersecting identities. By using differences as a strength, leaders can develop comprehensive strategies that […]
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How do we design AI products that are human-centered? How do we use AI as a design material, without overreaching what we assume it can do? Michael Bernstein, associate professor of Computer Science at Stanford University, and Rishi Bommasani, Society Lead at the Stanford Center for Research on Foundation Models at Stanford University will discuss […]
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Break & Return to Mainstage (for in-person attendees)
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