A cost-effective path to road safety
Parsing the root causes of traffic injuries and fatalities to find the most cost-effective solutions.
Focus On: Social Innovation
From Potential to Action: Bringing Social Impact Bonds to the U.S.
Our new report on social impact bonds represents 12 months of research and analysis, and reflects the perspectives of 125 experts and thought leaders. Download the report now and watch the webinar from our May 15 launch. Read more
Key Insights
Emerging trends in urban informatics
Innovative management technology for city administrators
Social Innovation Documentary: “Unleashing Innovation”
LinkTV's documentary TV special about social innovation
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Social Innovation
Video Contest: Calling all Social Innovators!
With close to 5,000 votes cast, McKinsey & Company's Social Innovation Practice is thrilled to announce Embrace, Apopo: HeroRATS and sOccket as the winning videos in the Social Innovation Video Contest. McKinsey would also like to congratulate Duto: IRIS for being named Fan Favorite Video! Read more
Social Innovation: Can fresh thinking solve the world’s most intractable problems?
This issue of What Matters convenes experts from around the world to discuss the role of innovation in society
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Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool (OCAT)
The Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool (OCAT) is a tool for nonprofits used to measure operational capacity and identify areas for improvement.
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Book Notes: Leap of Reason
This new book — the product of decades of insight from philanthropist Mario Morino, McKinsey & Company, and more than a dozen experts and practitioners — will spark reflection throughout the social sector about how to make large strides in their ability to create meaningful, measurable good for those they serve.
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Doing good by doing well: Shaping a sustainable future
Public pressure to tackle social issues isn’t just a threat to success—it’s also an opportunity for companies that know how to pick issues that are ripest for their leadership.
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Activists, Pundits, and Quiet Followers: Engaging the public in social issues
Needs-based segmentation can help non-profits develop more effective, targeted communications and advocacy approaches.
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Shaping the future
Solving social problems through business strategy.
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Can social entrepreneurs create large-scale change?
A What Matters collection of the latest global thinking from outside experts and McKinsey consultants.
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Assessment: Learning for social impact
Momentum for social impact assessment is building. Why is now the moment to take decisive action?
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Navigating the advocacy maze
Pushing for legislative action on an issue is messy and unpredictable, but a better understanding of advocacy activities can yield significant rewards for nonprofits and foundations.
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And the winner is…
Capturing the promise of philanthropic prizes.
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The nonprofit marketplace
Developing a roadmap for high-quality information about the performance and impact of nonprofit organizations flows freely among all stakeholders.
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