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The Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund

The Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund

Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by Andrew.

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One of the most exciting examples of government applying the principles of social innovation for accelerated social impact is the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Investing in Innovation, or i3, Fund (formerly known as the “What Works” fund). As the name suggests, the fund exists to identify and “support local efforts to start or expand [...]

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Social Movement Innovation

Social Movement Innovation

Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by Andrew.

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I am sitting in a conference held by the Public Interest Projects, titled “Advancing Alliance Building Across Movements.” Over 75 people are in attendance and I know only three. Those present include the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, the Center for Community Change, and Miami Workers Center. Despite my working on the same issues as [...]

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