A New Paradigm: Toward a User-Centered Social Sector
How the social sector might transform from a market for funding to a market for social impact.
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Taking Our Rightful Seat at the Institutional Investor Table
Most foundations have endowments with invested assets—but many don’t see themselves as institutional investors. As a result, they are leaving behind some of their influence.
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Challenging Perspectives on Impact Investing
What makes for an effective impact investing strategy? Michael McCreless of Root Capital, Matt Bannick of Omidyar Network, and Stanford's Paul Brest expand on their articles in SSIR.
The Business of Biodiversity
The benefits of environmental conservation and restoration reach far and wide, and across all sectors. More businesses need to realize the positive effects biodiversity has on their bottom line—and more governments need to pass legislation that protects biodiversity.
The ‘Secret Sauce’ to Scaling Up Quality Education in Developing Countries
There is no rigid recipe for scaling quality learning, but successful efforts require attention to design and delivery, stable access to finance, and an enabling policy environment.
Responsible Leadership Is Inclusive Leadership
The Compact for Responsible Business Leadership signed at this year’s World Economic Forum is an important step forward for corporations operating in a global society, but it needs reworking if it is to truly foster long-term societal value.
Moving Toward a Better Future for Measurement
How can monitoring, evaluation, and learning become even more powerful tools for social sector leaders?
Market Making for Mission
Foundations have an important role to play in impact investing—in building platforms and products that efficiently mobilize capital, mitigate risk, and improve liquidity.
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Innovation and Scaling for Impact: How Effective Social Enterprises Do It
How organizations in the development sector can more systematically consider the implications of the environments in which they work.