Signals tend to reveal emergent phenomena sooner so that changemakers can turn their attention to possible opportunities, disruptions, innovations and developments that affect their missions, programs and work. Signals can become mainstream and evolve into trends — when a signal hits a certain threshold, for example, it might become a trend in the broader society or sector, and begin to diffuse rapidly.
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen people take on more responsibilities than ever before, but has also piqued interest in greater work-life balance. Finding ways to prevent burnout is crucial.
Social finance and philanthropy leaders hold a lot of power in the social purpose sector. These nine leaders say 2021 brought them lessons that will change the way they work in 2022 and beyond.
Learning is essential to good social impact work, and books — whatever genre — are one big way to expand your perspective.
The reputation of some social service organizations for paying low wages is at odds with a mission of alleviating poverty.
Young people have ideas and mindsets that can address the toughest social challenges Canada faces. But they’re too often unheard, underestimated, and overworked within social impact organizations.
