Day 2 Closing Remarks from Stanford Social Innovation Review
Day two closing remarks from Stanford Social Innovation Review
Read moreDay 2 Opening Remarks from Stanford Social Innovation Review
Day two opening remarks from Stanford Social Innovation Review
Read more“The Power of Political Innovation”
For decades, civil society organizations have attended to social problems while refraining from engaging in politics. But that is beginning to change. A new field of practice is emerging – political innovation – that seeks to reinvigorate democracy by emancipating social innovation from this stricture. These new organizations have risen around the world. This session […]
Read more“On the Frontlines of Democracy: Brazil”
Everyone knows that Brazil’s democracy – the largest democracy in Latin America – is in crisis. Lack of political participation and civic engagement are part of the problem. Join Gabriel Marmentini, executive director of Politize! Brazil, a non-partisan civil society organization that works to educate Brazilian men and women about democracy and the power of […]
Read moreDiscussion Groups, Day 2
These small group discussions are an opportunity to connect with and learn from fellow attendees, share ideas and reflections on the conference topics, and share your individual perspectives. The breakout rooms will be self-moderated and randomly assigned.
Read more“The Role of Philanthropy in Democracy”
Democracy is under siege around the world, and many philanthropists are beginning to believe they can no longer sit on the sideline and watch. But they don’t know what role philanthropy can and should play in protecting and promoting democratic institutions and the vibrant civil society that underlies a healthy democracy. This session will explore […]
Read more“Democratizing Philanthropy”
Philanthropy, particularly as practiced by private foundations and wealthy individuals, is increasingly under attack as being undemocratic. New approaches are being developed, such as trust-based philanthropy, but do they go far enough in remedying the underlying problem? This session will explore that question and others, such as: Can philanthropy become more democratic? Can it be […]
Read moreDay 3 Opening Remarks from Stanford Social Innovation Review
Day Three opening remarks from Stanford Social Innovation Review
Read more“Debate: Is Big Philanthropy Undemocratic?”
Is big philanthropy inherently undemocratic, or does it help create a vibrant civil society? This debate has been going on since the first private foundations were created by the likes of Rockefeller and Carnegie more than 100 years ago. But the debate has become more heated and important in recent years as wealth inequality has […]
Read more“The Importance of Organizing Young People”
Young people are the future, yet many of them around the world have lost faith in society and in its institutions. They don’t believe that democracy is delivering on its promises. This is particularly true among young people from disadvantaged communities and communities of color. Yet there are civil society organizations that are tackling this […]
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