Investing in “Teacher Town, USA”
A group of local donors has set out to transform the teaching profession in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Philanthropy and Impact Investing—Stormy Seas, Rocky Shores
The middle ground between traditional philanthropic and commercial spaces is a continuum; we need to shift the dialogue from morals to tools.
Reconciling the Supply & Demand of Good Intentions
Why we must strike a balance between high-volume and high-touch service programs.
Is Something Better than Nothing?
Mission-driven organizations would do well to remember that they become the company they keep, and to take care in choosing the right collaborators.
Investing in Leadership to Accelerate Philanthropic Impact
Why some foundations are making leadership development a core part of their grantmaking strategy.
Tackling a Looming Fiscal Cliff Head-On
Six lessons from the field.
A Working Model for Slum Rehabilitation
How innovative regulation is enabling private capital to deliver social impact and realize attractive returns in Mumbai.
World Literature on Social Innovation: A Quest
A new book makes an important contribution to a field screaming out for diversity—but may also illustrate why there isn’t more diversity.
Building Networks and Movements for Social Change
Lessons from a new initiative aimed at supporting and developing new social justice leaders.
On Innovators and Pinballs
Five paths to scale in early-stage impact investing.