Social innovation is why Echoing Green exists. What is it? We quite like Phills, Deiglmeier & Miller’s definition in Stanford Social Innovation Review:

A novel solution to a social problem that is more effective, efficient, sustainable, or just than existing solutions and for which the value created accrues primarily to society as a whole rather than private individuals.

Since our founding twenty-five years ago, social innovation has been the lens through which we think and work. Which is why this moment in time is so very exciting for us. Today, companies, foundations, design firms, investors, and even the White House are joining Echoing Green in championing social innovation as a primary means to solving the world's biggest problems in striking new ways.

The feed below features our latest thinking and activity on social innovation. We encourage you to add your voice to the conversation.

Bold New World

Bold New World



Check out our new video: Bold New World. How do you see the world? What's your problem to solve? Join the social innovation movement.



Van Jones Continues to Drive Change Through Fourth Social Venture

Van Jones Continues to Drive Change Through Fourth Social Venture




1994 Echoing Green Fellow Van Jones, best selling author and formerly part of the Obama White House, continues to drive positive economic change through his fourth social venture.Read more.



The Buzz 5-11-12

The Buzz 5-11-12




Our quick read on the top tweets, news, and buzz circulating in the field of changemaking. This past week: the lack of women with board seats, rookie mistakes, and should "westerners" step in to make a difference in Africa?Read more.



Advice to the Echoing Green Finalists

Advice to the Echoing Green Finalists




Finalists for the 2012 Echoing Green Fellowship continue their journey to becoming Fellows at our Big Bold Benefit—a little advice as they head into Finalist Weekend.Read more.



The Buzz 5-4-12

The Buzz 5-4-12




Our quick read on the top tweets, news, and buzz circulating in the field of changemaking. This past week: adopting mentors, perfecting the art of the ask, finding the right way to measure impact, and discovering your power in your purpose.Read more.



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