THE NETWORK FOR NONPROFIT AND SOCIAL IMPACT
Who is NNSI?
What does a research lab focused on social impact organizations and networks do?
What are Networks for Social Impact?
Are you new to the idea of Networks for Social Impact? Our short web video series that unpacks the topic across five levels of difficulty can help you get oriented.
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It Matters How You Do It: NNSI’s High-Impact Networks Campaign
Today’s nonprofit landscape is full of social impact networks– but not all of them are effective. Even if a network is making a difference in their community, there is always room for growth. In a landscape saturated with networks addressing a plethora of wicked problems, communities want to see impacts that are beneficial and substantive. When a network engages in high-impact practices, their operations thrive. High-impact networks have strong theories
Wicked Problem and Design Thinking
Every day, we are confronted with problems–small and large scale. Design thinking provides a systematic approach to solving these problems. Formally, design thinking refers to the diverse and interrelated approaches, techniques, and tricks to scientifically addressing the problems we face individually and collectively. This blog is dedicated to understanding the connection between design thinking and wicked problems. Wicked problems are problems without a singular cause or an immediate solution. They
Wicked Problems: The Social Determinants of Health
We all care about our health, and when things go wrong, we typically blame some combination of bad genetics, risky lifestyle choices, and limited access to medical care or medical resources. Our social environment is a major factor in the relative outcome of our health. Environmental factors and social factors that influence health outcomes are called the social determinants of health. The link between the state of our social environment