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The Problem with Problem Statements
Forgoing the articulation of a problem statement and focusing on paradox leads to more effective communication with your organization’s supporters.
Sexually Transmitted Altruism
DKT International, founded by one of the largest erotica distributors in the United States, provides contraceptives to approximately 50 million people a year in the developing world.
Private Investment in Social Impact Bonds
Goldman’s investment furthers the vision of social impact bond participants who seek to develop a marketplace for financial investment into social programs.
The Present Value of Social Investment
How to calculate the value of a social investment made now versus at a future date.
Social Media: Getting Value Means Giving Value
Four tips for moving your social media out of zombie status—and making your investment in it worthwhile.
ReCoding Good: Part 6
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
The End of Polio in India
An immense cross-sector partnership is responsible for the immunization success story.
In Search of the Hybrid Ideal
Researchers examine the rise of hybrid organizations that combine aspects of nonprofits and for-profits and the challenges hybrids face.
A Big Deal for Conservation
A group of conservationists, former bankers, and management consultants have imported ideas from Wall Street to create a new way to protect large ecosystems.