Unleashing the Power of Endowments: The Next Great Challenge for Philanthropy

By Darren Walker 9

Ford Foundation commits $1 billion to MRIs.

Impact Investing

Strengthening the Impact Investing Movement

By Matt Bannick & Paula Goldman 1

Segmenting the field to better align expectations of risk, returns, and impact; increasing the rate of adoption with important stakeholders; and stepping up work in the United States—a look at Omidyar Network’s priorities in advancing the movement.

Increasing Impact: People and Place at the Center

By Kelly Ryan 6

For impact investing to realize its true potential, we must change the mindset and narrative related to there being a “lack of pipeline” in underserved communities—rural and urban—to a perspective that people in communities create the environments in which outside investments can thrive.

Arriving at 100 Percent for Mission. Now What?

By Clara Miller 1

In the coming years, the Heron Foundation will emphasize “connective investing” in US communities, providing financial and other forms of capital. It will continue to seek allies and build connections with those who have muscle and capital market reach.

Fueling the Momentum of Impact Investing

By Jean Case 6

Three trends that will drive scale and take impact investing to the next level.

When Impact Investing Is All About the People

By Jesse Fink

Impact investing strategies often focus on returns, but one family foundation’s sights are set on building human capacity, collaboration, and diversity in the field.

Leveraging All Assets for Social Good

By Patrick McCarthy 2

To bring more resources to bear on the challenges facing children and families, funders can step outside their traditional grantmaking role to invest in innovative and mission-focused efforts.