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The role of philanthropy in using data to address complex challenges: A global scan

Data for social good

The role of philanthropy in using data to address complex challenges: A global scan

Foundations all over the world are grappling with their role in the emerging field of data and artificial intelligence. The field is fraught with po…

31 May 2018Jordan Junge & Kendra Schreiner & Louise Pulford

How Field Catalysts Galvanise Social Change

Field catalysts

How Field Catalysts Galvanise Social Change

Ending malaria. Achieving marriage equality. Dramatically reducing teen smoking. Surmounting these and other daunting social challenges can require…

15 February 2018SSIR

Networks and Capacity Building in social innovation

Networks and Capacity Building in social innovation

The world we live in is more connected than ever, and networks are very much in vogue. Networks are no longer just for socialites; they are a powerf…

5 February 2018Louise Pulford

A Breakfast on Networks and Systems Change

A Breakfast on Networks and Systems Change

SIX recently hosted Tim Draimin for a breakfast in London with individuals working in networks and systems change. Tim works for the McConnell Found…

20 October 2017Jordan Junge & Tim Draimin

Five ways universities are organising themselves to increase societal impact

Capacity Building

Five ways universities are organising themselves to increase societal impact

Introduction - What are universities for? For many, universities and higher educational institutions continue to be viewed as elitist and isola…

12 September 2017Julie Munk, So Jung Rim & Louise Pulford

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Upcoming events

SIX Funders Node Retreat: Taking risks and achieving greater impact

1 — 3 September 2018

Funders Node Retreat: The role of philanthropy in using data to address complex challenges

12 — 15 September 2018

1st Southeast Asian Social Innovation Network

8 — 9 October 2018

The Unusual Suspects Festival- Seoul, South Korea

Citizen Participation

1 — 3 November 2018

Small Charities Are Being Left Behind by Big Data for Social Good Initiatives

Data for Social Good

Small Charities Are Being Left Behind by Big Data for Social Good Initiatives

This article was originally posted on Philantopic, a blog of Philanthropy News Digest (PND). PND is a daily news service of the Foundation Centre.…

13 August 2018Kendra Schreiner

Usando Big Data para Impacto Social: 5 passos para ter em mente

Technology & Digital

Usando Big Data para Impacto Social: 5 passos para ter em mente

Our friends at InnovaSocial translated this infographic on Using Big Data for Social Impact into Portuguese. Please feel free to share with your net…

How funders can contribute to a better future: Strategic Foresight

How funders can contribute to a better future: Strategic Foresight

What do we mean by strategic foresight? Strategic foresight, in general, is the systematic exploration of possible futures to help inform present…

6 August 2018Louise Pulford

Top 11 Things to Read on Strategic Foresight and Philanthropy

Top 11 Things to Read on Strategic Foresight and Philanthropy

In our rapidly changing and volatile world, funders need to build more capacity to better deal with the new challenges that come their way. This Aug…

Weekly round-up- NHS at 70, the dark side of flip flops, and more!

Reading recommendations

Weekly round-up- NHS at 70, the dark side of flip flops, and more!

Each week, the SIX team will be sharing their favourite pieces of reading. The content will be organised thematically, and each piece will tie to wo…