Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS)

“The findings of this study are particularly relevant for efforts to re-embed democracy within capitalist systems.” Global Innovation for Impact Lab Co-Director Johanna Mair and co-author Nikolas Rathert of Tilburg University share takeaways from their recent study on “The Political Side of Social Enterprises” in a blog for Journal of Management Studies. Read: https://bit.ly/4e9yPf9

Organizational practices, such as interacting with and advocating for constituents or engaging in event hosting and collaboration, are critical to integration—creating connections across lines of difference. Analyzing the organizational practices of 863 civil society organizations in 536 neighborhoods across five global cities, a new study from our Civic Life of Cities Lab explores how neighborhood affluence (income) and heterogeneity (migrant population share) affect the integrative practices among civil society organizations. Authored by Christof Brandtner, Krystal Laryea, Gowun "Gonnie" Park, Wei Luo, Michael Meyer, David Suarez, Hokyu Hwang, and Woody Powell. Read via Nature Cities (Nature Portfolio): https://lnkd.in/gZ83kXrd

Join us online tomorrow (10/29) for a presentation and panel discussion exploring how policymakers, philanthropists, and civic leaders can help revitalize the intermediary institutions that enable civic life to flourish. Register now: https://lnkd.in/grwrpDc8

Join the Cyber Policy Center on Monday, October 28 for an in-depth conversation on governance options for generative AI. Distinguished panelists include Professor Florence G’Sell, California Senator Scott Wiener, Mr. Gerard De Graaf (EU Office), Professor Nathaniel Persily (Stanford Law School), Ms. Janel Thamkul (Deputy General Counsel), and moderator Mr. Jacob Ward. Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gyCGCuCR Read the Cyber Policy Center's new report, “Regulating Under Uncertainty: Governance Options for Generative AI”: https://lnkd.in/g5uWffBh

Have you wondered what surpresses the #impact potential of #socialinnovation at the #system level? We take stock of #innovationpathologies that make #scaling difficult in #publichealth in #Africa and analyze the work on the ground and with the innovators from Zipline. Technology matters but #systemwork is critical. Christian Seelos Miki Sofer Caitlin Burton Stanford Social Innovation Review Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) Hertie School Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

What are the keys to fostering collective action for lasting change? Join us on November 13 for a conversation and book signing with Marshall Ganz, one of the world's leading authorities on democratic organizing! Ganz will share insights from his new book, "People, Power, Change," in conversation with Robb Willer, Stanford PACS Faculty Co-Director and Director of our Polarization and Social Change Lab. Hosted in partnership with the Cyber Policy Center (Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Stanford Law School) and the Haas Center For Public Service. Learn more and RSVP to join us at Stanford University for this free public event: https://lnkd.in/guGEzQYx #PeoplePowerChange

Join ERSTE Foundation and Johanna Mair of our Global Innovation for Impact Lab on November 4 in Vienna for the book launch of “Lessons from Europe: 22 Essays on the Future of Our Continent." Johanna and fellow "Lessons from Europe" co-editor Thomas Wieser will join historian and contributing author Philipp Blom in conversation on the theme of "Yesterday’s Hopes, Today‘s Reality: What All of Europe Can Learn from Eastern Europe.” Learn more about the event and the new volume, available now: https://bit.ly/3Yumm18

For the Strengthening Democracy Challenge, our Polarization and Social Change Lab crowdsourced more than 250 ideas aiming to reduce support for undemocratic practices, partisan violence, and/or partisan animosity. The PaSCL research team, along with scholars from Cornell, MIT, Northwestern, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania, tested 25 of the most promising treatments on a diverse sample of more than 32,000 American partisans. Published this week via Science Magazine, the results of the megastudy—one of the largest experiments on American politics ever conducted—offer actionable insights and strategies for political leaders, civil society organizations, tech platforms, and others to help reduce partisan division and strengthen Americans’ commitment to democracy. Read the findings: https://bit.ly/404ZTcc Read the press release: https://bit.ly/3PAj2K9 See more takeaways from co-lead author and PaSCL alum Jan G. Voelkel: https://bit.ly/409TpIT Learn more about the Strengthening Democracy Challenge: https://bit.ly/3CnJlQC

How can we revitalize the intermediary associations and civic infrastructures underpinning a vibrant civil society? Join us on October 29 to explore how policymakers, philanthropists, and civic leaders can contribute to this effort. Sam Pressler, Practitioner Fellow at the Karsh Institute of Democracy, will present on the newly released Connective Tissue report—a policy framework for government's role in building connection in American communities—and a panel of experts will discuss the possibilities and challenges of civic renewal. The panel, moderated by Stanford PACS Research Scholar Aaron Horvath, will include: ➤ Pete Davis — Writer and filmmaker; Co-director of Join or Die, a documentary on Robert Putnam and the decline of American community ➤ Josh Fryday — California’s Chief Service Officer; Appointed by Governor Newsom to lead service, volunteer, and civic engagement efforts throughout California ➤ Hollie Russon Gilman, Ph.D. — Political Scientist; Senior Fellow at New America's Political Reform Program where she leads the Participatory Democracy Project Learn more and register to join us online: https://lnkd.in/gJfzVPEw

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