Unpacking the Impact in Impact Investing

By Paul Brest & Kelly Born 1

A longer version of "When Can Impact Investing Create Real Impact?" from the Fall 2013 Up for Debate feature.

UP FOR DEBATE

When Can Impact Investing Create Real Impact?

By Paul Brest & Kelly Born 35

It is possible for impact investors to achieve social impact along with market rate returns, but it's not easy to do.

The Secret of Scale

By Peter Murray 8

How powerful civic organizations like the NRA and AARP build membership, make money, and sway public policy.

When Good Is Not Good Enough

By Bill Shore, Darell Hammond, & Amy Celep 39

The sector needs to shift its attention from modest goals that provide short-term relief to bold goals that provide long-term solutions.

The Future of Health Care Access

By John A. MacDonald, Anita M. McGahan, Will Mitchell, & The T-HOPE Team 1

Traditional health care is a hands-on affair. But a wave of technology-driven innovation signals the emergence of a compelling new model.

Across the Digital Divide

By Danielle Logue & Melissa Edwards

One Laptop per Child Australia has developed a visionary program to bring digital technology to children in remote areas.

The Quest for Scale

By Louis C. Boorstin 4

An effort to improve sanitation in developing countries yields lessons in how to achieve enduring, broad-based social impact.

Accounting for Justice

By Amy Bach

The US criminal justice system will benefit from a new tool that collects and compares data on a county-by-county basis.

Redefining the Hospital’s Role

By M. Laurie Cammisa 1

Boston Children's Hospital is testing new approaches to improving outcomes and reducing health care costs.