An introduction to social innovation for NGOs: Bond

Key messages introduce the emerging practice of social innovation in NGOs.

Understanding social innovation

What does it mean in an NGO context? Why should NGOs innovate? What makes something innovative? The booklet poses these and other questions as well as addressing nine types of innovation. The reader also has questions for reflection.

Enabling social innovation in your NGO

More questions are posed in part 2. What do I need to do to make my NGO more innovative? Enablers of innovation include strategy, culture and climate and communication as well as resources.

Continuing on your innovative journey concludes Bond’s briefing.

Author: Bond, SIX and Oxfam
Publisher: Bond