Investing in “Teacher Town, USA”
A group of local donors has set out to transform the teaching profession in Memphis, Tennessee.
Social Issues - Articles
Civic Crowdfunding: A New Way of Spending Down?
Civic crowdfunding shouldn't support core public services; it should create immediate impact and inform future projects.
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Greening Health Care: How Hospitals Can Heal the Planet
A new book looks at the mix of leadership, strategy, coordination, and evidence leaders need to transform the US health sector.
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.
Disrupting the Textbook Status Quo
Philanthropy can help educators find, create, and demand better options for students.
Jobs for Better Health
Helping those excluded from the labor market reach their full potential will have a huge effect on health care and the economy.
Adopting the London Principles
A new report shows how innovative impact investing policies are helping Hong Kong tackle its social problems.
From Motivated Professional to Global Changemaker
Making the leap—15 insights on leadership and transition from the frontlines of professional education.
Intrapreneurship for Higher Education Reform
Three lessons for intrapreneurship’s emerging community of practice.