Does Every Little Bit of ESG Integration Help?
A new report calls into question the future of ESG integration.
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Socially responsible investing that produces both financial and social returns (more)
The Social Impact Investment Mirage
It’s time for funders to get real about what social entrepreneurs need to succeed.
ESG Is Not Impact Investing and Impact Investing Is Not ESG
Understanding these six important differences will both facilitate better conversations and help channel funds appropriately.
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The Promise of Impact Science
Imagine if nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, and policy makers no longer had to guess what works but could predict success with scientific certainty. Enter the field of impact science.
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Overcoming the Myth of Separateness
In the context of leadership, separation manifests as leadership by domination—those trying to achieve power over others rather than finding power with others.
ESG Needs a Shared Language
As a cross-sector collaboration, ESG means different things to different people, but systems change will require building a shared understanding between diverse stakeholders.
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How Impact Data Changes the Way Donors Give
A recent study shows that comparable, easily digestible metrics shifted donations from charities with only a good pitch to those with demonstrable results.
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Why the Social Sector Needs an Impact Registry
Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply report your program results and get them externally verified by a trusted third-party registry? It’s not as impossible as it sounds—in fact, we’re close.
Redefining the Corporate-Community Partnership
When done right, corporate-community investment can be mutually beneficial for companies and communities.
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Impact Investing: Measuring Social and Financial Returns
What should investors consider when looking to have a positive impact in the world? SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Juliette Menga of Aetos and Nitin Barve of the Schwab Center for Financial Research about ways investors can achieve social impact without sacrificing their financial goals. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.