Struggling to Innovate: Together We Stand
Takeaways from a discussion on the promises and perils of innovation in the social sector.
Sectors - Articles
Sustainable Corporate Philanthropy
Blackstone’s Amy Stursberg explains how the Blackstone Charitable Foundation has focused on job creation and created a platform for near- and long-term impact.
Revitalizing Communities Through Magic, Awe, and Inspiration
Could these be the new tools of development for the 21st century?
Don’t Dig a Deep Hole, Then Leave
Philanthropy lessons from India—Padmini Somani, head of two different foundations, talks about following the data and staying the course.
Google Giving: Calibrating Moon Shots
When we back only proven and incremental ideas, we miss out on the opportunity to test new ones that could potentially change millions of lives.
Creating a Better Future Through Transparency
We need more investors to share their impact performance data.
Stumbling into Philanthropy
Turning a bunch of money into a lot of impact.
The Snowden Leaks: Turning the Outside In
Our digital infrastructure is rapidly eroding accepted boundaries that diplomacy, good governance, and politics have relied on for centuries.
Reclaiming Democracy: A Plea for Political Entrepreneurship
We face daunting challenges, but political institutions cannot cope; it's time to shake up the system.
When a School Is Not Enough
The achievement gap between rich and poor is a complex and global challenge. Schooling alone is not meeting the needs of the poorest children. Innovative public-private partnerships for education could be part of the solution.