Social Innovations
Why I Like Fair Trade… And What It Needs
Good Capital invests in socially responsible Adina.
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Let’s Share
A new evaluation tool allows donors and investors to track their investments and compare their data to those of organizations doing similar work.
Beyond Microfinance
Two new players in the world's social investing scene seek financial returns along with social impact.
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The New Noblesse Oblige
Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World by Matthew Bishop & Michael Green
Full Scale Ahead
To grow to full scale, serving 50,000 students a year, YouthBuild's federal funding must increase from $60 million to $125 million annually. Local programs will also need to raise $250 million annually from state and local education and criminal justice funds, and from private donors. How does YouthBuild plan to achieve this breakthrough and help five times as many people?
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Making Sense of the Social Capital Landscape: Defining a Common Language
The new social capital market is great, but won't answer all of society's problems.
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Securitizing Philanthropy
Let's not confuse financial innovation in philanthropy with excessive risk taking.
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A Buyer’s Market for Change
Even in bad times, how can we afford not to make social improvements?
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Donate for Return vs. Invest for Impact: Where Do You Stand?
The field of socially responsible investing is still in very wild and hostile territory.
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A Coffee Shop for the Social Capital Market
The social capital market aims to have a positive impact on the planet.