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Great work here from Josh Lerner and People Powered. I wrote a paper for University of Sussex Science Policy Research Unit in 2000 called the two wave theory of public participation. Essentially arguing that we had two major waves of democratic innovation one driven by the civil rights movements starting in 60s; and a second driven mainly by the environmental movement getting momentum in the 80s and 90s. That's clearly an over simplification. What I really like about Josh's shift from waves to ecosystems is it better describes how we need to think about democratic innovation now and it's essentially contextual nature.

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Who is hiring in our Social Innovation Summit community? Check out these exciting ESG, Social Impact, DEI, and CSR roles (and now you can ADD your open roles to our ongoing list of 900+ jobs if you are looking for talent):    VIEW JOBS: https://lnkd.in/euXr9GTa > Senior Director of Marketing - iCivics via Sam Hiersteiner > Manager, Corporate Responsibility - Best Buy via Jill Davies > AVP, ESG Disclosure and Ratings- Hybrid - Citi via Valerie Smith > Senior Manager Community Corporate Citizenship - ESPN via Chris Jarvis > Director of Corporate Engagement - Genesys Works New York City via Mike Gross > Executive Director - Goodwin Living via Rob Liebreich > Program Officer - The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation via Amy Cress > Senior Vice President of Communications & Institutional Positioning - Central Park Conservancy via Susan McPherson > DEI Programming Specialist - Portland Trail Blazers via Andrea Gerson > Vice President, Sustainable Operations - The Rockefeller Foundation via Sean Knierim > Partnerships Manager - Crisis Text Line via Brett P. Harrison > Director of Social Impact - Foundation X via Leah Barr > Senior Manager for Sustainability Reporting - LEGO Group via Marie Enemark Olsen > Biodiversity Lead - Wetlands International via Annelies Pijnenburg > Chief People Officer - Thorne via Jaime Weiss Latzman > Managing Director of Programs - Kataly Foundation via Dana Mason, PMP/SHRM-CP > Sr. Specialist of Corporate Responsibility - Experian via Elizabeth Pianalto Comment below and link to the roles you and your team are actively hiring for and we'll re-share them with our network. (or even better, add them directly here: https://lnkd.in/euXr9GTa).   *** You might know SIS as a convener (fair enough since we've been producing the Social Innovation Summit for more than 16 years!). Now meet SIS Omni – curated by Landmark Ventures, focused on establishing, strengthening, and amplifying purpose-driven initiatives. Learn more and find out how you can get involved at https://lnkd.in/gHTYt3p8.   Did you find this post helpful or learn something new? Bookmark it, like, comment, and reshare it to help others see it.   Hover over my name (@Mel Ochoa) and hit “follow” and tap the 🔔on the corner of my profile page to see when I post.    #OpenJobs #SocialImpactJobs #Hiring #SocialInnovationSummit #SISOmni #SocialImpact #DEI #CSR #ESG #ImpactJobs #OpenRoles #JobLists

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I have read this. Our experience is the same. Most people at Board and Senior Management do not understand Sustainability. Those who are doing ESG is because they are forced to by regulation or by Customers or Investors. Only a handful is doing it to improve their business.   It is also true that bigger organization are more impacted by the regulation and hence the smaller organizations do not have a pressure to practice Sustainability.   The fact that understanding is not there and no one is planning to educate themselves, is one reason. People thinks CSR is practicing Sustainability or just planting trees is practicing Sustainability. It is really sad to see even IT Company CSOs feel their biggest carbon footprint is from their real estate in campus. They have no clue of their own work. People are coming from various backgrounds of HR, CSR, Corporate Communication, Procurement and hence they think only from their background perspective with really no idea of Sustainability. The actual eligible people for CSO role is the same as those eligible for CEO with the similar authority. CSO should be pseudo-CEO.   We must also see that USA has always been the last one on Sustainability. The big organizations who are mostly polluting the environment are all USA based. If they start on Sustainability, they will have to rethink their business like AI and Semiconductors, which again are the big area of investment.   However, the CSRD, IFRS S1 and S2 and IAASB 5000 Assurance which just got approved on 20th September, 2024 will push every organization to focus more on Sustainability, Double Materiality. Finally all said and done, Climate change is actually affecting us and our Business. What do you all think? Put your comments. https://lnkd.in/gjBxFNJd

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Who is hiring in our Social Innovation Summit community? Check out these exciting ESG, Social Impact, DEI, and CSR roles (and now you can ADD your open roles to our ongoing list of 800+ jobs if you are looking for talent):   VIEW JOBS: https://lnkd.in/euXr9GTa   > Climate Initiatives Senior - Freddie Mac via Matt Kruse > Managing Director of Development - Roosevelt Institute via Juliette Stableski > Senior Operations Manager - Seven Starling via Femtech Insider > Vice President for Climate - Massachusetts Institute of Technology via Laur Hesse Fisher > Director of Development - The CAFE Group via Mary Katherine Flynn > Senior Engineer - Unlocked Labs via Haley Shoaf > Industry Decarbonization Analyst - BloombergNEF via Allen Abraham > Director of Development - Advanced Education Research and Development Fund via Marvin Smith > Senior Accountant, Grants & Grantmaking Accounts - Geneva Global via Juanita Nyce > Community Impact Manager - Lupus Foundation of America via Teri Emond > Chief Impact Officer - Run for Something via Karen Lieu > Global Chief Philanthropy Officer - MAGIC BUS USA via Emily McLallen > Program Manager - Men of Color in Educational Leadership (MCEL) via Dr. Rudy Ruiz > Managing Director of Leadership Development - Teach for America via Dave Howland > Director, Inclusion - The New York Times via Vance Selin CPC   Comment below and link to the roles you and your team are actively hiring for and we'll re-share them with our network.   (or even better, add them directly here: https://lnkd.in/euXr9GTa).   *** You might know SIS as a convener (fair enough since we've been producing the Social Innovation Summit for more than 16 years!). Now meet SIS Omni – curated by Landmark Ventures, focused on establishing, strengthening, and amplifying purpose-driven initiatives. Learn more and find out how you can get involved at https://lnkd.in/gHTYt3p8.   Did you find this post helpful or learn something new? Bookmark it, like, comment, and reshare it to help others see it.   Hover over my name (@Mel Ochoa) and hit “follow” and tap the 🔔on the corner of my profile page to see when I post.   #OpenJobs #SocialImpactJobs #Hiring #SocialInnovationSummit #SISOmni #SocialImpact #DEI #CSR #ESG

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The Hive Fund under the leadership of Erin Rogers, Melanie Allen, and their incredible team is the best of philanthropy. Other funders should take note: ✅ Make multi-year, general operating grants; ✅ Be bold, take risks (philanthropy is society’s risk capital); ✅ Trust the leaders and communities on the ground doing the work; ✅ Use your unique position in the ecosystem to foster coalitions and networks, utilizing grants to incentivize and reward collaboration. Not rocket science, and yet, in so many places it seems philanthropy does not embrace these approaches. #philanthropy #leadership

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In this recent Stanford Social Innovation Review article, Skoll Foundation's COO Marla Blow and CEO Don Gips explore how the Skoll Foundation approaches urgent global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and social injustice. As these wicked problems continue to escalate, Blow and Gips argue that the role of philanthropy becomes increasingly crucial. Key recommendations include: -Build cross-sector partnerships to accelerate impact. -Adapt evaluation methods to foster transformative solutions. -Encourage funders to collaborate and align resources. In my experience, partnerships and collaborations are often challenging, but when we make them work, we can accomplish significant positive change. #Philanthropy #Nonprofits #SocialImpact #CollectiveAction #SystemsChange #Collaboration #Leadership

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ClimateWorks Foundation 2024 Funding Trends Report just dropped. In 2023, climate philanthropy hit a turning point, surging past $9 billion—a 20% jump from 2022—and outpacing overall philanthropic growth for the first time. Foundations led the charge, 3x more contributions over 4 years to reach $4.8 billion in 2023. Clean electricity, forests, and food systems remained top priorities, while fast-rising areas like super pollutants and sustainable finance gained traction. Public engagement emerged as the most-funded enabling strategy, signaling the growing importance of collective action. Yet, disparities persist. While funding to Africa, Asia, and Latin America grew by as much as 220%, 60% still flowed to the U.S. and Europe. The report calls for deeper, longer-term investments in regions and sectors with untapped potential, from Brazil’s pivotal role ahead of COP30 to the underfunded push for industrial decarbonization. The message is clear: philanthropy must go bigger and smarter—collaborate more, commit to multi-year funding, and scale solutions that match the speed of the crisis. The window is narrowing and we know the politics are tough but with decisive action, this could be the philanthropic moment we've been waiting for. https://lnkd.in/eYPEj9Cb

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Great to see the Financial Times highlighting the power of collective philanthropy! The article ends with a powerful quote: "I think we will look back, one day, and say that [collaboration] is the most significantly impactful change in philanthropy." I couldn't agree more. If this article leaves you wanting to learn more about how pooling capital can help maximise impact, read about our #UBSCollectives here >> https://from.ubs/6041lXjxR. #shareUBS

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Ever felt like your research or policy work had great potential, but it wasn’t hitting the mark? 🫣 You're not alone. Aim for Impact is a 5-week course designed to help policy professionals turn good intentions into real, measurable outcomes. From mastering the Five Dimensions of Impact to using Theory of Change, this course will help you sharpen your strategy and make sure your work makes a difference. 🗓 Starts: 7th October | Commitment: 2 hours/week | Tutor-guided Learn more 👇

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🌍 Excited to share this must-attend webinar hosted by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law on Monday, December 2nd! Whether you're passionate about climate policy, local government leadership, or just want to stay informed about the path forward, this webinar is for you. 📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and engage in a conversation shaping our collective climate future. #ClimateChange #InflationReductionAct #LocalGovernment #ClimatePolicy

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A recent report by Ariana Aboulafia, Miranda Bogen, and Bonnielin Swenor titled "To Reduce Disability Bias in Technology, Start With Disability Data," published by the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), discusses the challenges and solutions for mitigating disability bias in technology through improved disability data collection. The report emphasizes the importance of accurate, inclusive, and respectful data practices to reduce discriminatory impacts on people with disabilities, particularly in contexts such as employment, benefits, and healthcare, where technology is increasingly used. Three Key Takeaways: 1. Importance of Inclusive Data Collection: The report highlights that disability data must be collected in all demographic contexts where other data is gathered, such as age, race, and gender. This approach ensures that disabled individuals are adequately represented in data sets used to develop and train technologies, which can otherwise perpetuate bias. 2. Challenges with Current Disability Data: The report identifies significant problems with existing disability data sets, including non-inclusiveness, under-inclusiveness, and inaccuracies. These issues often stem from varying definitions of disability and exclusionary data collection practices, leading to biased outcomes in algorithmic systems. 3. Recommendations for Disability Data Justice: The report outlines seven key recommendations to promote disability data justice, including the need to include disabled people in the creation and auditing of technologies, center disabled leaders in policy-making, and ensure that data collection methods are accessible to all individuals with disabilities.

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Reimagined and resilient democracies? Yes, please! In their Stanford Social Innovation Review essay, Yordanos Eyoel and Andrew Clarke of Keseb challenge us to help "build and strengthen adjacent ecosystems for democracy champions, not only to defend today’s institutions but also to give rise to a reimagined 21st-century democracy." Check out their essay to learn more about how efforts employing democracy entrepreneurship are well positioned for transnational collaboration to advance inclusive and resilient democracies: https://lnkd.in/ebFC2fbR

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👇 Check out these jobs. #jobs #CSR #ESG #socialimpactjobs

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Ai in #diversity and #inclusion is a hot topic right now. For our D & I Spy Podcast we spoke to Joseph Santana to understand how his new tool ‘Dave’ can help those in the DEI and HR worlds. We also covered the biggest challenges facing DEI today and how leaders can overcome them. Tune in to hear more (link is in the comments) and don’t forget to follow and rate the show. 🎧 Natasha Whitehurst Daniel Jackson #Ai #podcast

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This post was generated by AI. Okay, maybe not. It's trendy now for journalists to produce AI-generated content that they can critique. But when I talk with clients, #AI is routinely on the minds of those leading #advancement #organizations across the #charitable sector. The question is not when this should happen; there's a palpable sense of urgency to integrate AI into our daily work in ways that increase effectiveness and productivity. The oustanding issues keeping leaders awake at night include: 1. What can AI do for my organization? The advancements are coming so quickly that few have the bandwidth to track these technologies' rapidly advancing capabilities. 2. Where are the optimal opportunities to deploy AI? We've all heard about drafting thank you letters - that's so 15 minutes ago - but where else can/should we be considering applying or expanding advanced #tech solutions to existing challenges? 3. Who will become the thought leaders in this space? Nathan Chappell, at our partner DonorSearch, is as expert as one can be given AI's nascence. Our Marts&Lundy Philanthropy Insights and Analytics team is routinely scanning the horizon to support our clients' preparedness to integrate AI. But most of the rest of us don't have the understanding or the patience to work through a million use cases for cutting-edge tech. Many forward-looking chief advancement officers say they'd value guidance on their approach to tech like machine learning, generative AI, and whatever Silicon Valley serves up next. In the article below, my colleague, Sarah Clough, wisely suggests starting with the fundamentals rather than just grabbing the next new shiny thing that emerges. AI is not a passing fad; it will be an increasingly indispensable set of tools with potential to increase the quality and speed of our work while driving down costs and freeing up our people for higher-level activities. If we don't have a thoughtful, systemic, culturally-informed plan, we're unikely to realize many - or even any - of the technology's greatest potential contributions.

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Who is hiring in our Social Innovation Summit community? Check out these exciting ESG, Social Impact, DEI, and CSR roles (and now you can ADD your open roles to our ongoing list of 1000+ impact jobs if you are looking for talent by emailing a job link to [email protected]):   VIEW JOBS: https://lnkd.in/euXr9GTa   > Director of Modernization - AmeriCorps via Michael Smith > Director, Development and Strategic Partnerships. - SaverLife via Sarah Willis Ertur > Program Manager III, Commercial Partnerships, Advanced Clean Technologies - Google via Lucia Tian > Chief Development Officer - SeriousFun Children's Network via Alexandra Amouyel > Chief Operating Officer - Last Mile Education Fund via Ruthe Farmer > Associate Director of Development - The Nature Conservancy via Clémence Thibault > Associate, International Nature - Green Finance Institute via Helen Avery > Strategic Philanthropy Manager - Doctors Without Borders via @Sonya B. > Grants Director - FirstGen Forward via Sam Goessling Ph.D. > Strategic Director, Industry Partnerships - American Cancer Society via Amanda Ponzar > Director of Sustainability -  Fresenius Medical Care via Jessie Newman > Associate Counsel - March of Dimes via Cindy Rahman, MBA > Manager, Clean Energy - Environmental Defense Fund via Braulio A. Quintero > Director of Community and Strategic Initiatives - Innovan Neighborhoods via Maggie J. Parker > VP, Community Engagement - LOST iN via Mike Skogmo   Comment below and link to the roles you and your team are actively hiring for and we'll re-share them with our network.   (or even better, email them here: [email protected]).   *** You might know SIS as a convener (fair enough since we've been producing the Social Innovation Summit for more than 16 years!). Now meet SIS Omni – curated by Landmark Ventures, focused on establishing, strengthening, and amplifying purpose-driven initiatives. Learn more and find out how you can get involved at https://lnkd.in/gHTYt3p8.   Did you find this post helpful or learn something new? Bookmark it, like, comment, and reshare it to help others see it.   Hover over my name (@Mel Ochoa) and hit “follow” and tap the 🔔on the corner of my profile page to see when I post.   #OpenJobs #SocialImpactJobs #Hiring #SocialInnovationSummit #SISOmni #SocialImpact #DEI #CSR #ESG #ImpactJobs #OpenRoles #JobLists

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In light of Earth Day, it's crucial to recognize the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities, especially in the context of primary health care. By integrating climate resilience strategies into healthcare systems, we can mitigate the health risks posed by environmental challenges and foster a healthier, more sustainable future for all. #EarthDay #ClimateResilience #HealthcareEquality

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Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of today, driving the push for sustainable practices and net-zero emissions commitments in jurisdictions around the world. I am joined by a KPMG delegation of climate professionals on the ground at #COP29, fostering collaboration and catalyzing discussions that will help to accelerate the climate transformation and lead to a more sustainable future for all. https://lnkd.in/dkj6GFvX

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🌍 Regenerative Economy through an Afro-Futurist and Black Feminist Lens 🌿 Exploring the regenerative economy through Afro-Futurism and Black feminism reveals powerful intersections that shape a more equitable and sustainable future for everyone. These perspectives, while rooted in the experiences of Black people, extend to the collective wisdom and needs of BIPOC and marginalized communities globally. Afro-Futurism* envisions futures where the contributions of Black and marginalized people drive progress and innovation. It champions: 1. Restoring Ancestral Wisdom: Integrating traditional ecological practices from diverse cultures that promote sustainability and harmony. For instance, reviving ancient agricultural techniques that enhance soil health and biodiversity. 2. Empowering Marginalized Communities: Supporting initiatives that uplift BIPOC-led organizations and businesses in the green economy, such as community-driven renewable energy projects and eco-friendly enterprises that reflect our collective heritage and resilience. Black Feminism addresses the intersectionality of race, gender, and class, advocating for justice and equality for all marginalized groups. In the context of a regenerative economy, it emphasizes: 1. Equity in Restoration Efforts: Ensuring that climate solutions meet the needs of all marginalized communities, with benefits distributed fairly. For example, investing in green job creation and environmental justice initiatives in underserved areas. 2. Inclusive Decision-Making: Valuing the leadership and perspectives of Black women and other marginalized voices in climate policy and practices, ensuring our collective experiences shape effective and just solutions. As Black feminist Audre Lorde powerfully stated, "I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own." This sentiment extends to all marginalized people, highlighting the importance of solidarity in building a regenerative economy. By embracing these perspectives, we can create a future where the wisdom and contributions of all marginalized communities lead to a thriving, equitable, and resilient world. 🌱 #RegenerativeEconomy #AfroFuturism #BlackFeminism #ClimateFinance #SocialEquity #SustainableFuture #ClimateJustice

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