“How might we help nonprofits be sustainable given the reality of increasing costs to operate?” | July 2019 Design Thinking Workshop
DSO Report January 2020. We feature our 2019 Design Thinking Session.
Improving education for court-involved students | November 2019 DSO Update
We feature our recently-concluded work with the School Justice Project, which is a legal services and advocacy organization serving older students with special education needs who are involved in the District of Columbia’s justice systems
Improving education for young people in the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems | August 2019 DSO Update
We have two amazing volunteer interns Hanxi and Ankita who are revamping marketing and recruiting materials to increase engagement with students, working professionals, and clients. On July 26th, we hosted a Design Thinking Workshop in the Bay Area on the theme of Nonprofit Operational Sustainability. Over 20 people participated, including both nonprofits and nonprofit supporters.
Improving recruiting and retention at DSO | May 2019 DSO Update
Rosh Mehta and Jenny Zhu share their analysis. Our 2019 social impact case competition focused on improving how we recruit and retain teammates at DSO.
Helping social entrepreneurs effectively launch their businesses | November 2018 DSO Update
Bridge for Billions Team. We feature a project from our DC team with Bridge for Billions, a digital ecosystem that connects early-stage entrepreneurs to growth opportunities.
Developing the participation of Black philanthropists in the economic and social development of the Black community | May 2018 DSO Update
DSO Case Competition. We feature a case competition with POISE Foundation.
Improving mental health in India | February 2018 DSO Update
The Banyan
"How might we increase the efficiency and impact of non-profit’s fundraising?" | October 2017 Design Thinking Workshop
Design Thinking Workshop at SAP Palo Alto Campus. We feature our inaugural design thinking workshop.
Amplifying girls' literacy, leadership, and empowerment | August 2017 DSO Update
Memunatu's community-led approach. We feature a project our DC and LA teams did with Memunatu.
First DC Journey Mapping with LEDC
On April 12th, the DC team gathered together with the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) at their WeWork office in DC to complete our first design thinking centered session
Expanding the market for ethically traded coffee | May 2017 DSO Update
Taking a happy break! (Photo Credit: Therese Tardio). We feature our first ever social impact case competition initiative. This was done in partnership with Building New Hope in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to support a local community in El Porvenir, Nicaragua.
Supporting the college careers of outstanding New York City high school graduates | February 2017 DSO Update
Highlighting stories + Impact via website redesign with ScholarshipPlus to support the college careers of outstanding economically deprived New York City high school graduates by better reaching a youth demographic and improve their overall marketing.
Empowering girls and social change in Liberia | August 2016 DSO Update
We feature our project with More than Me (MTM) Empowering Girls and Social Change in Liberia.
Improving online course engagement with Gooru
Dedicating to honoring the human right to education Gooru is a nonprofit edtech startup that offers an online courseware platform for K-12 settings. Students and educators all over the world can build and deliver their course materials through Gooru, either in a classroom setting or a self-learning experience.
Amplifying pro-peace narratives and actions | DSO Update May 2016
We feature our project with the Disrupt Team of Derek Caelin and Giselle Lopez from the US Institute of Peace’s PeaceTech Lab. This project was completed with our Washington DC DSO team..
Advancing innovation in youth employment in Africa | November 2015 DSO Update
Young Women in Tech, Regina Agyare, Future Forward. We feature our project with Ashoka’s Future Forward: Innovations for Youth Employment in Africa initiative in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation.
Improving the invoicing and payment management process for small and medium businesses and their customers | August 2015 DSO Update
Hummingbill Users. We will focus on our project with Hummingbill and discuss DSO’s next steps.
Open sourcing disaster relief | May 2015 DSO Update
DSO Team Sahana. We feature our project with Sahana Software Foundation and discuss DSO's next steps.
Empowering individuals through lending to alleviate poverty | DSO Update February 2015
Kiva work session. We will feature the Pittsburgh Hub’s most recent engagement with Kiva.
Designing a delightful 'Everyone a Changemaker' experience | DSO Update February 2015
Changemakers staff at DSO design presentation
Advancing youth leadership and changemaking through football | August 2014 DSO Update
We feature our project with Cameroon Football Development Program (CFDP) and discuss DSO’s next steps.