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Celebrating Johanna Mair at SSIR (SSIR)

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Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 1d

"I see #SocialInnovation becoming even more of a beacon for addressing not only social and environmental challenges but also pressing political ones...This field is uniquely positioned to offer resourceful, collaborative solutions for complex problems."

Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 1d

Since 2010, @johannamair.bsky.social has served as @ssir.org’s academic editor. As she prepares to take on a new role as the director of @eui-stg.bsky.social, she sat down with the team to reflect on her time at #SSIR, the evolution of the field of #SocialInnovation, and what’s next.

A Q&A about her 15-year tenure as SSIR's academic editor and how the field of social innovation is changing.

Beyond the Summit: Reimagining Democracy - Stanford PACS

Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 4d

"It is evident that #philanthropy has an important responsibility in this moment. It can do what government and corporations can’t or won’t do—seed radical innovations that will help deliver political empowerment and economic prosperity to working class people."

#StrengtheningDemocracy #Democracy

Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 4d

Following our Beyond the Summit Salon on Strengthening Democracy, Stanford PACS Advisory Board Chair Jeff Raikes and Executive Director Priya Shanker share their takeaways on the unique role of #philanthropy in advancing a shared vision for a #democracy that protects the rights of all people.

Last month Stanford PACS convened over 70 leading philanthropists, leaders, and scholars, to reimagine the structures, systems, and norms that govern US democracy. The day was rich with reflections on...

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Boundaries as an Act of Collective Care (SSIR)

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Stanford Social Innovation Review @ssir.org · 6d

"For years, I overextended myself in the name of purpose. I felt an unspoken pressure to keep going no matter the cost, to hold everything together because the stakes felt so high..."

An excerpt from The Future Is Collective by Niloufar Khonsari, with a new, original introduction from the author:

An excerpt from The Future is Collective on embedding care into how we work

Rails, Not Rockstars (SSIR)

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Stanford Social Innovation Review @ssir.org · 7d

"I’ve been here before, having spent decades watching development institutions try and fail to catch up with tech.

As the same story unfolds, this time, we have to rewrite the script: AI offers a path to do more with less, if we invest in the infrastructure that will make it work for everyone."

The Global South's AI revolution is here, if we bypass the hype and fund the infrastructure that will enable it.

The Impossibility of Automating Economic Flourishing (SSIR)

Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 7d

📌 Take That for Data: Decoding Identity, Sport, and Technology

Join us on November 12 for a lecture and Q&A with Dr. Courtney M. Cox (@courtmcox.bsky.social) of the University of Oregon, as our Technology, Culture, and Power Speaker Series continues!

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Stanford Social Innovation Review @ssir.org · 8d

"Whether rooted in science or metaphysics, people throughout history have often held a belief that hidden patterns beneath everyday life set the world’s course, and that revealing those patterns can unlock flourishing and prosperity."

In contrast to the worldview shaping the AI era, the true value of an innovative economy lies not just in its outputs, but in the lived human experience of creating the new.

Shifting the Poverty Paradigm: Piramal Foundation - Stanford PACS

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Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 10d

On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Ajay Piramal details the Piramal Foundation’s efforts to partner with government and civil society to not only #EndPoverty but prepare for what comes after: ensuring that people can flourish with #dignity and #agency.

A Journey of Purpose Eighteen years ago, I began the journey of building the Piramal Foundation with a simple belief: if we can instill compassion and empathy in rigid systems, especially among govern...

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Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 11d

Please join us in celebrating Johanna for this extraordinary honor!

#SocietyOfProgress #ProgressMedal #SocEnt #SocialEnterprise

Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 11d

In bestowing the award, the Society praised Johanna's "pioneering research on social entrepreneurs as architectural innovators who advance well-being and sustainability by activating community, engaging democratically, and creating markets."

Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 11d

Congratulations to Johanna Mair (@johannamair.bsky.social), who has been awarded a 2025 Progress Medal from the Society of Progress for her groundbreaking research on social entrepreneurship! 🎉

Professor Johanna Mair appointed as new Director of the Florence STG

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Politics and Social Change Lab @pascl-stanford.bsky.social · 20d

Millions use #GenerativeAI chatbots for emotional support, yet little research re: whether AI dialogues can improve psychological well-being

We test whether brief, structured dialogues grounded in psych research can reliably help

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Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 22d

Read the full announcement and please join us in congratulating Johanna! 🎉

As of 1 December 2025, Professor Johanna Mair will join the EUI as the new Director of the Florence School of Transnational Governance STG at the European Uni

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Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 22d

STG is a global hub for teaching, training, and research in governance beyond national borders.

“Leading the STG means engaging in meaningful work that bridges research and practice, and helping to shape the next generation of leaders dedicated to Europe’s future,” says Johanna.

Professor Johanna Mair appointed as new Director of the Florence STG

Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations to @johannamair.bsky.social, who has been appointed as the new director of the Florence School of Transnational Governance (@eui-stg.bsky.social) at the European University Institute (@eui-eu.bsky.social)!

As of 1 December 2025, Professor Johanna Mair will join the EUI as the new Director of the Florence School of Transnational Governance STG at the European Uni

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Stanford Social Innovation Review @ssir.org · 22d

Philanthropy advisor Ben Klasky sees donors hit four common roadblocks to giving:

1. Option paralysis
2. A less streamlined marketplace
3. Reputational risk
4. It's work

Luckily, there are ways to overcome each of these hurdles.

Helping Donors Get Unstuck (SSIR)

Many philanthropists have the capacity and desire to give more. A few simple strategies can help them overcome common roadblocks.

Technology, Culture, and Power Speaker Series: Lucy Suchman

Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 25d

The Technology, Culture, and Power Speaker Series returns next week!

Join us and the Department of Communication on Thursday, Oct. 9 for a lecture and Q&A on “Open Worlds and the Constitutive Outsides of Artificial Intelligence,” featuring Lucy Suchman, Professor Emerita at Lancaster University.

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Leading with Trust with M’Chelene Shull - Stanford PACS

Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 25d

"It didn’t just give me answers, it taught me to ask better questions."

We spoke with M’Chelene Shull, Executive Director of the Lee H. & Marion B. Thompson Foundation, about what she gained through our Education for #Philanthropy Professionals program.

Read the interview:

M’Chelene Shull is the Executive Director of the Lee H. & Marion B. Thompson Foundation, a private foundation in Portland, Oregon that has supported conservation, environment, animal welfare, youth, a...

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Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 27d

Explore recent research from PhD Fellow alum Minju Choi, Faculty Co-Director Patricia Bromley, and co-authors 👇

Educational Researcher - AERA @erjournal-aera.bsky.social · 27d

30 U.S. history textbooks. 874,125 sentences.

Only 1% of all sentences in the sample has any mention of Asians, with the most prevalent sentence topic being war. Learn how researchers suggest textbooks can give voice to Asians/Asian Americans: bit.ly/42IeZ7V.

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Cover of the AERA Educational Researcher Journal, Volume 54, Number 6.

Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · Sep 26

Final days to apply for our Fall EPP!

Apply by Wednesday, October 1 for our Education for Philanthropy Professionals program to earn your Stanford PACS Certificate of Effective Philanthropy.

Explore our full list of course topics and speakers, and apply now to join us!

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Litigation in an Information Vacuum Is a Missed Opportunity (SSIR)

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Politics and Social Change Lab @pascl-stanford.bsky.social · Sep 20

Many wise insights from Gov Spencer Cox & @ezraklein.bsky.social Gov Cox rightly notes his 2020 video w Chris Peterson was among most impactful in Strengthening Democracy Challenge, a striking example of cross-party engagement.

Grateful for their commitment. Hear it: 👇

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Stanford Social Innovation Review @ssir.org · Sep 17

How can nonprofits and funders maximize the effectiveness of litigation?

"The takeaway here is *both-and*: Fund the best legal teams to develop the best legal theories and pursue litigation where necessary. But don’t only do that part of the puzzle."

In an age of lawsuits, storytelling is paramount for long-term progress.

Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · Sep 17

Two weeks left to apply! 🙋🏽

Our Education for Philanthropy Professionals course enables you to dig in on principles, strategy and trends to sharpen your practice and refresh your thinking.

Learn more and apply now to earn your Certificate of Effective #Philanthropy this fall!

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