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“The fellowship will generate new thinking to tackle some of the most pressing questions of our day.” - George Soros

Fellows’ projects may include books, articles, documentary films, online media, and efforts to seed new campaigns and organizations. OSI seeks fellows who will engage with its staff and inform its thinking.

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The Media Research Hub is a resource for researchers, advocates, and practitioners working for a more democratic and participatory public sphere. The Hub offers various collaborative tools including a rich resource database, collaborative grants, news, events and opportunities related to media research.

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A 2003 exploration of philanthropy and funding social movements.

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A 2005 guide for philanthropists committed to positive social change.

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Paper summarizing foundation funding of progressive social movements.

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How organizational structures support or prevent social change: discussions among social justice groups.

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Why and how funders and nonprofit organizations must focus on building capacity for both sustainability and mission-driven results.

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Exploring the importance and use of foundation-sponsored film and video projects for social-change goals

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Research aimed at understanding the use of networks and connections within philanthropy.