ideas42
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A nonprofit design and consulting firm that uses insights from the behavioral sciences to address complex social problems.
Washington, DC
Joined October 2011
Can behavioral design have its own "pattern language"—like architecture or user experience design? Writing for @behscientist, ideas42 Chief Innovation Officer Piyush Tantia explores how to make behavioral design more accessible, scalable, and effective. https://t.co/x5AFmvk4Bt
behavioralscientist.org
Psychologies, especially as represented in lists of biases, point out problems. Developing a pattern language would point us to solutions.
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The nonprofit sector is at a critical crossroads—bullied and pressured into silence. From @ideas42 CEO Bridgette Gray, here are three concrete things we do in our work to help people maintain agency over their lives during a tumultuous time. https://t.co/Lojea4MtJx
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The nonprofit sector is at a critical crossroads—bullied and pressured into silence. Organizations supporting those excluded from economic security face scrutiny, doubt, and hostility while striving...
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Helping others isn’t just good for the world—it’s good for you, too. From managing director Sarah Welch, read how embracing the profound benefits of generosity can help unlock more generosity in ourselves and our communities. https://t.co/rttjl0jJNu
thelifeyoucansave.org
Research shows that helping others really does seem to be good for us. Generosity brings happiness, reduces stress, and strengthens social bonds—benefits that extend beyond the immediate act of...
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We know that powerful partnerships drive impactful change. Our work with @practicalfarmer demonstrates how leveraging strong networks can lead to innovative solutions that benefit farmers and the environment alike. https://t.co/ZCQx8oP9Oz
ideas42.org
Discover the power of cover cropping in agriculture. Learn how farmers in the Midwest exchange ideas and benefit from each other's experiences.
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Let’s honor their legacy by continuing to learn, uplift, and amplify Black voices. #BlackHistoryMonth2025
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Below is a small sample of some of the Black researchers, thought leaders, and practitioners who contributed to the advancement of the different disciplines that comprise the behavioral sciences.
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#BlackHistoryMonth is a time to reflect on and celebrate the contributions made by Black people in all walks of life, across all industries, and in all parts of our society. This celebration should include #behavioralscience.
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I love seeing researchers and practitioners brainstorming together! Excited to see what collaborations come out of this event.🔥
Arnold Ventures' first #BRIDGEseries convening of 2025 brought researchers and practitioners together to discuss the impact of justice system fines, ability-to-pay assessments, and the goals of improving fairness, accountability, public safety, and rehabilitation.
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Honored to collaborate with experts across the system to forge a new path forward. Learn how we're continuing to reimagine and improve court date communications using #behavioralscience—making them clearer, more effective, and more accessible. https://t.co/dNLdTE8s63
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Our goal is to prevent 500,000 missed court dates, and their resulting warrants and jailtime, over the next five years.
Arnold Ventures' first #BRIDGEseries convening of 2025 brought researchers and practitioners together to discuss the impact of justice system fines, ability-to-pay assessments, and the goals of improving fairness, accountability, public safety, and rehabilitation.
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Our partnerships are the foundation for amplified impact. Working with organizations across the U.S. that bring expertise in narrative change, we're reimagining narratives about poverty to make more effective public programs possible. Learn more: https://t.co/uQyrUkDQWX
ideas42.org
HIGHLIGHTS We are using behavioral science to change false, harmful narratives about poverty and lay the groundwork for more effective social policy that centers agency, dignity, and respect. We...
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.@daylightadv's Behavioral Philanthropy Certificate, developed with ideas42, helps philanthropic advisors understand #behavioralscience principles and enhance client relationships. Learn more about the course:
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The Certificate in Behavioral Philanthropy offers advisors a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of how behavioral science and philanthropic advising intersect. This program integrates...
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Join our team! 🙂🤓 We're currently hiring for two roles. 💡 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 💡𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 Learn more and apply 👇 https://t.co/dxkB1IKzRR
ideas42.org
Non-profit design and consulting firm that uses insights from the behavioral sciences to address complex social problems.
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By understanding how human behavior interacts with a system, we can develop new, scalable solutions. Learn about our work reimagining and reforming the communications people receive about their court dates, in Kansas City and across the U.S. https://t.co/JA8rYdzI0y
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How assuring no arrests boosts court appearance and efficiency.
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Registration is open now for the Behavioral Philanthropy Certificate! Developed in partnership with Daylight, the Behavioral Philanthropy Certificate dives into the psychological factors influencing donor behavior. Learn more and register💡 https://t.co/jxLG1jKpm5
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Our partnership with @PrincetonSPIA Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy demonstrates our commitment to teaching others to ensure #behavioralscience continues to be used for good. Learn more:
spia.princeton.edu
A few years ago, in a paper published in Science, researchers showed that reminders beforehand were more effective in getting criminal defendants to show up for court appearances than the deterrent...
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When we combine our #behavioralscience expertise, the insights of our partners, and the lived experience of the communities we work with, we create meaningful impact. Read more from @ideas42 CEO Bridgette Gray on what we accomplished in 2024. https://t.co/ZN1ZfmfQWG
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Join our team! 🙂🤓 We're hiring for three roles entering 2025: 💡 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 💡𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 💡𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 Learn more & apply:
ideas42.org
Non-profit design and consulting firm that uses insights from the behavioral sciences to address complex social problems.
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Learn how we're supporting girls in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and worldwide to take control of their reproductive futures. #fprh #socialimpact #behavioralscience
https://t.co/r8VHi6vOjK
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What stands in the way of the wealthiest people giving more and giving faster? "It's like a massive, perfect storm of behavioral barriers," said @ideas42 Chief Innovation Officer @Piyush_Tantia to @APNews. Read more: https://t.co/XWzaTaMveO
#nonprofit #behavioralscience
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America’s wealthiest people have long urged each other to give away more of their money. So, what stands in the way of them giving more and giving faster?
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Learn how we're designing school programs that help people enroll and persist in college, helping more people achieve their educational goals. #socialimpact #nonprofit
https://t.co/ZN1ZfmfQWG
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