Written by Elysia Gabe, Volunteer Match
Volunteering might evoke images of soup kitchens, beach cleanups and fundraising galas. But the truth is, there are a whole lot more ways to volunteer! So many, in fact, that it can feel overwhelming …
By Rachel Jetel, World Resources Institute
Systems change. Transformation. Deep transition. These phrases are used so often they risk becoming buzzwords with diminished meaning.
And yet to limit global temperature rise, conserve nature, and build a fairer economy that benefits …
Grinnell College, Summer 2023
It is no secret that Iowa is known for its miles of cornfields and commercial agriculture. But behind the idyllic scenes of crop-covered flowing hills exists many small communities with meager food options. From supply chain …
Written by: Dawn Plimmer, Collaborate for Social Change, Dec 14, 2022
The case for collaboration is stronger than ever but realising its potential is daunting when confronted by systems that are often siloed, competitive and fragmented. These barriers will persist …
by Richard P. Adler & Judy Goggin in the Journal of Transformative Education Vol. 3 No. 3.
Civic engagement refers to the ways in which citizens participate in the life of a community in order to improve conditions for others …
Grinnell College, Published April 27, 2023
Grinnell College’s Social Innovator in Residence Program will provide social innovators from around the world opportunities to advance their work by leveraging the resources of of the College. Goals for the program include fostering …
Published in Bootcamp By Courage Egbude, Dec. 26, 2022
“Systems thinking is a way of approaching problems that asks how various elements within a system — which could be an ecosystem, an organization, or something more dispersed such as a supply …
by Heather MacCleoud, Ph.D.
ABSTRACT
Cultural, geopolitical, and structural barriers prevent many social innovation initiatives from achieving their desired impact. These barriers include social pressures, regulatory burdens, lack of resources (funding, people, knowledge), and inequitable power structures. Fortunately, there are …
Working in the Community
Merrimack College Community Engagement Fellows work hand-in-hand with their partner organizations to make a deep and powerful impact in the communities in which they serve.
Are You Ready to Make a Real …
