Impact Investing
Closing the Pioneer Gap
More money than ever is flowing into impact investing, yet many social entrepreneurs creating companies that serve the poor still find it difficult to raise capital.
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Education
A Revolution Begins in Teacher Prep
A new generation of teacher education programs is challenging how teachers get trained for the classroom.
Health
Learning from Coca-Cola
When it comes to expanding medical supply chains in the developing world, there is much to be learned from Coca-Cola’s global-scale production and distribution model.
Global Issues
Using National Networks to Tackle Chronic Disease
YMCA and other national nonprofit networks are using their reach into local communities to deliver public health programs.
Government
New Option for Retirees
State-sponsored pensions for private sector employees aim to stem US retirement insecurity.
Philanthropy
Giving Smarter
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy aims to help donors make informed, smarter giving decisions.
Nonprofits
Room to Grow Nonprofit Innovation
At Center4, small organizations will be able to pool their problem-solving strategies and resources to incubate new solutions.
Microfinance
All-Mobile Microfinance
Kenya is about to become a world leader in mobile microfinance.
Intermediaries
The Encore Fellowships Network
In just two years, the Encore Fellowships Network used a network-scaling model to grow from a single pilot program to 200 organizations operating nationwide.
Environment
Environmentalists in Prison
The Sustainability in Prisons Project is helping US prisons reduce their operating costs and providing ex-cons a pathway to green jobs.