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We are thrilled to announce the publication of a new article series, “Social Innovation and the Journey to Transformation”, published today in the Winter 2025 Issue of the Stanford Social Innovation Review. As we reflect on the past year and look forward to the next, we’ll be deep-diving into each article’s insights, learnings, and examples. We worked shoulder-to-shoulder with social innovators and other funders from around the globe to develop the series and share what’s working and what we’ve learned about forging solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. https://skoll.wf/journey We invite you to join us in exploring the impactful insights and strategies social innovators are using to drive social transformation. Discover how collaborative efforts in philanthropy are helping innovators take their solutions to the next level of scale and sustainability. From system orchestration and mission-aligned investing to storytelling and new evaluation and learning approaches, this series explores what it takes to transform societies around the world. Philanthropy can play an even larger role in providing sustained support to social innovators who build bridges across sectors and drive collective action. How can we, together, identify new ways to accelerate social transformation, collaborate with one another, and join efforts for outsized impact? Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we share more inspiring stories and practical lessons from the frontlines of social innovation. #JourneyToTransformation #SocialInnovation #CollaborativePhilanthropy #Impact #CollectiveAction

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🌱 Journey to Transformation Series: “Evolving Philanthropy for Collective Action” Cultivating collaboration and transforming entire systems is a complex, multifaceted, and nonlinear process. We are grateful to the many incredible leaders and organizations who have navigated these challenges with us to drive meaningful progress. In the coming weeks, we’re excited to delve into the innovative ideas and writings of some of these phenomenal pathfinders who contributed to the new series, “Social Innovation and the Journey to Transformation.” Read the series here: https://skoll.wf/journey Rippleworks Africa Frontline First Rippleworks New Profit @institutobeja Capricorn Investment Group Breakthrough India IllumiNative Org @rnpf #JourneyToTransformation #SocialInnovation #CollaborativePhilanthropy #Impact #CollectiveAction

🌱 Journey to Transformation Series: “Evolving Philanthropy for Collective Action” As global challenges have deepened and intensified over recent years, so too has our understanding of how to drive meaningful change grown more robust and nuanced. We believe that accelerating the impact of social innovators requires a renewed focus on building and nurturing collaborative ecosystems to drive collective action. In our first article of the “Social Innovation and the Journey to Transformation” series, we introduce the frameworks, approaches, stakeholders, and proven practices that are making a profound difference in driving systems change. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gvcvJD-a #JourneyToTransformation #SocialInnovation #CollaborativePhilanthropy #Impact #CollectiveAction

🌱 Journey to Transformation Series: “Evolving Philanthropy for Collective Action” We are excited to kick off our new series, "Social Innovation and the Journey to Transformation", with the first article, “Evolving Philanthropy for Collective Action.” In the article, authored by the Skoll Foundation’s Marla Blow and Don Gips, we highlight successful approaches to fostering more of the collective action that is needed to achieve truly transformational change. This article reflects on the evolution of the Skoll Foundation’s work since the 2007 piece in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, “Social Entrepreneurship: The Case for Definition,” by Sally Osberg and Roger L. Martin, Inc.. Seventeen years later, the values and ideas shared in that article—including the need for greater and more sustained support of social innovators—continue to serve as a clarion call. The piece highlights the different ways in which philanthropy can play an even larger role in providing innovators that sustained support and helping them take their solutions to the next level of scale and sustainability. In addition to financial support, we also heard that social innovators need more connections to work effectively with government and leaders across sectors and new approaches to unlocking other funding. Join us as we chronicle the different roads that have led to collective action and social transformation. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gvcvJD-a #JourneyToTransformation #SocialInnovation #CollaborativePhilanthropy #Impact #CollectiveAction

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that four short films featuring #SkollAwardees have won honors at the 4th Annual Anthem Awards! 🏆 The Anthem Awards celebrate impactful work across various causes, and we are proud to be recognized among such inspiring organizations and individuals. Here are the award-winning films: 🥉 Bronze: "Meedan - Ed Bice" - 2024 Skoll Awardee in Film, Video, Television or Show: Responsible Technology 🥈 Silver: "It's Not About the Question" - 2024 Skoll Awardee in Film, Video, Television or Show: Humanitarian Action & Services 🥇 Gold: "IllumiNative Org - Crystal Echo Hawk & Michael Johnson" - 2024 Skoll Awardee in Film, Video, Television or Show: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 🥇 Gold: "Food For Education - Wawira Njiru" - 2024 Skoll Awardee in Film, Video, Television or Show: Education, Art & Culture We are grateful to our Awardees for sharing their compelling stories and their dedication to advancing solutions to problems in their communities and around the world. We are also incredibly proud of our team members, Gabriel Diamond and Phil Collis, who directed and produced these films. Their dedication and creativity have brought these important stories to life. Check out a playlist with all of the #SkollAwardee films and learn about their inspiring work at https://skoll.wf/4fGQZ9W #AnthemAwards #SocialImpact

Coming Soon: Skoll x Stanford Social Innovation Review Supplement We’re excited to launch our upcoming article series next week, “Social Innovation and the Journey to Transformation”, in the Winter 2025 Issue of the Stanford Social Innovation Review. Our supplement explores the impact that philanthropic investment in social innovation and collective action can have in accelerating social transformation. Stay tuned for our kick off! #JourneyToTransformation #SocialInnovation #CollaborativePhilanthropy #Impact #CollectiveAction

"How do we make sure that indigenous people and the young people are having a seat at the table in the climate decision-making processes? Because the law and policies are impacting us.” - Archana Soreng, Skoll Fellow Read this week's spotlight to learn more about Archana and other young leaders in the climate justice movement: https://skoll.wf/4fD0gzP/ #ClimateJustice #IndigenousRights #YouthVoices #Inspiration #TransformationalChange

Women are the backbone of community health, and they need safety and support across all stages of their careers. How can governments and partners make this the reality as they recruit, enable, and retain women CHWs? Read 16 actionable recommendations in Last Mile Health and Integrate Health’s Framework for Action: https://skoll.wf/40JOGhq

🌍 Spotlight on Youth Climate Leadership 🌍 Meet Nathan Méténier, a dynamic climate advocate. As co-Director of the Youth Climate Justice Fund, Nathan empowers youth-led movements to drive environmental change. His work to bridge the reported impacts of climate change and the reality for youth is essential to making progress on the climate crisis. At the Skoll Foundation, we celebrate leaders like Nathan who are guiding the way for a sustainable future. ▶️ 🔗 Watch his interview on this week's Spotlight: https://skoll.wf/4fD0gzP/ #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #COP29