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The T-Rex and the Snowshoe Hare: What’s Next for Philanthropy in the 2020s
What an often-misunderstood part of Darwin’s theory of evolution can tell us about where philanthropy might be headed.
Business - Articles
Innovative ways to enhance corporate social responsibility (more)
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Building an Innovation Pipeline
An excerpt from Ideaflow on making breakthrough ideas routine
The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2022
Highlights from the magazine and website cover ESG, leadership, systems change, and more.
Does Every Little Bit of ESG Integration Help?
A new report calls into question the future of ESG integration.
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Private Firms, Public Initiatives
An excerpt from The Right Privatization on why private entrepreneurs need capable governments.
The Problem With Tables
In discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the table is frequently used as a symbol of inclusion. Whether by design or default, the table is accepted as a place to ameliorate issues of marginalization, exclusion, neglect, discrimination, and other harms.
Sustainability Assurance as Greenwashing
Our investigation into the sustainability reporting of some of the world’s largest companies revealed misleading statements, obfuscation, and diversion. Senior management and auditing and assurance practices must do better.
The Social Impact Investment Mirage
It’s time for funders to get real about what social entrepreneurs need to succeed.
Thinking and Acting Like a Platform Will Help Social Entrepreneurs Create Impact at Scale
Platform thinking pushes social entrepreneurs to leave the role of the problem solver in favor of being an enabler of changemakers who can solve problems locally.
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.