Philanthropy and Impact Investing—Stormy Seas, Rocky Shores
The middle ground between traditional philanthropic and commercial spaces is a continuum; we need to shift the dialogue from morals to tools.
Impact Investing - Articles
Socially responsible investing that produces both financial and social returns (more)
On Innovators and Pinballs
Five paths to scale in early-stage impact investing.
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New Frontiers of Philanthropy
New Frontiers of Philanthropy: A Guide to the New Tools and Actors Reshaping Global Philanthropy and Social Investing examines the potential impact of contemporary philanthropy in providing new, much-needed models of social and environmental problem-solving.
Passing the Torch on Impact Investing
An introduction to the recently released book New Frontiers of Philanthropy.
The Power of Impact Investing: Putting Markets to Work for Profit and Global Good
In The Power of Impact Investing, Rockefeller Foundation's Judith Rodin and Margot Brandenburg explain impact investing and share impact investors' stories.
Adopting the London Principles
A new report shows how innovative impact investing policies are helping Hong Kong tackle its social problems.
The Rockefeller Foundation’s Hand in Hobby Lobby
The Supreme Court’s reasoning and decision in Hobby Lobby should make the foundation reflect on the relative wisdom of its initiative to blend the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.
The Rise of Gender Capitalism
Investing with a gender lens creates financial returns and improves the lives of women and girls and their communities.
A New Vision for Funding Science
Philanthropic investment can close the funding gap between science research and the commercialization of science-based products.
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A Guide to “Good” Investment
Two impact investing pioneers offer a primer on efforts to generate both social benefits and financial returns.