Why the Future of Social Innovation Is Open

By Dom Potter 4

We must move beyond the profit proxy as a shorthand way of determining whether a business is successful or not, and whether it is social or not.

Mission-Driven Business

By Eric Nee

Increased cross-sector collaboration has allowed businesses to use the power of capitalism to solve social problems—an introduction to the fall 2014 issue.

The Evolution of Impact Investment in India

By Nisha Dutt & Usha Ganesh

A look at the quantum growth trends and prevalent investment approach over the last 14 years.

Global Issues

The Supreme Court’s First Brush with Social Enterprise

By Robert T. Esposito & Shawn Pelsinger 6

A look at how Hobby Lobby affects emerging corporate forms.

Three Transformative Business Sustainability Trends

By Jeana Wirtenberg

Emerging trends that can re-shape standard business practices.

Measurement for Small and Growing Businesses

By Genevieve Edens & Saurabh Lall 2

A look at impact investor and capacity development provider measurement practices, and some innovative new approaches to metrics.

Will a Higher Minimum Wage Help the Poor?

By Paul Godfrey 5

Raising the minimum wage appears to help the poor, but these policies fail to create the conditions that help people move from poverty to prosperity.

Letting Loose the Crazy Uncle

By William Burckart 1

A new report explains how the financial services industry can better harness impact investing to serve client demand.

Engaging Employees for Emerging Market Success

By Shelly Esque 2

Intel’s new approach to getting technology into rural classrooms worldwide.