Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society
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The Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS) is a global interdisciplinary research center and publisher of the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR). Stanford PACS develops and shares knowledge to improve philanthropy, strengthen civil society, and address societal challenges. By creating a shared space for scholars, students, and practitioners, Stanford PACS informs policy and social innovation, philanthropic investment, and nonprofit practice.
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New Report Charts Path Forward for Digital Civil Society
Civil society organizations need targeted support and learning platforms to enable them to advocate effectively on the digital policy issues...
Read MoreDigital Civil Society Lab announces 2020 cohort of Non-Resident Fellows
The Digital Civil Society Lab (DCSL) and the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE) are pleased to...
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Stanford PACS on Social Media
Thank you @EricBot, @Gmugar, @NothiasT, @p2173 @robreich and the @DigCivSoc team for facilitating an engaging conversation around rethinking technological and civic innovation. To foster caring, encourage play, and cultivate public trust, a broader approach is needed.
Meaningful Inefficiencies is about intentionally slowing down algorithms and efficiencies to have time to care. It's about moving beyond human centered design, but "public" centered design, explains @EricBot & @Gmugar @DigCivSoc @StanfordPACS
