The Trouble With Impact Investing: P2
Impact investors—especially those who consider investing an alternative to grant making—need to step back and think about exactly what problem they want to solve.
Sectors - Articles
Something Republicans and Democrats Can Agree On: Social Entrepreneurship
A survey of policy initiatives that support the social sector.
Flexible Funding and Leadership Training Lead to Greater Community Impact
A successful grant program gives nonprofit leaders space and time to strategize.
The Problem with “Social Entrepreneurship”: A Student’s Perspective
Much good can be done under the guise of “social entrepreneurship,” but that doesn’t excuse our collective failure to acknowledge its limitations.
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Rippling
Rippling outlines five principles used by social entrepreneurs to spread innovation.
Innovation Requires Discipline: Habits for Organizational Learning
Why innovation needs a task master—three practices worth making time for.
Leading in a Hyperconnected World
Three reasons to change how your organization communicates.
Flux to Flex: Takeaways from the 2012 Skoll World Forum
A new brand of social entrepreneurship is emerging.
ReCoding Good: Part 4
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
Leveling the Playing Field
US Federal subsidies encourage waste and incentivize unsustainable business practices.