Energy
Divesting from Fossil Fuels, Investing in the Future
A new philanthropic approach to supporting new energy solutions is gaining momentum.
Jenna Nicholas
Impact Investing
Impact Investing: New Enterprises and Collaborations
A report from the Investors’ Circle conference.
Philanthropy
The Emergence of Philanthropy in China
A report from the first-ever China Philanthropy Forum.
Social Entrepreneurship
The Development of Civil Society in China
A look at new research on philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, and impact investing in China.
Philanthropy
Exploring Philanthropy and Impact Investing in China
A look at best practices between the US and China, and reflections from a recent Phoenix Global Impact trip.
Philanthropy
Bringing Philanthropy to China
Insight into the cultural, philosophical, and historical factors that shape China’s emerging philanthropic efforts.
Social Entrepreneurship
Skoll 2011 Interviews: Rod Schwartz, Lars Johansen, and Biju Mohandas
Interview with Rod Schwartz, founder of ClearlySo, a company that helps entrepreneurs with raising capital, team building, product sales, and financial management.
Social Entrepreneurship
Skoll 2011 Interviews: Daniel Franklin and Mark Kramer
There was an extraordinary amount of positivity, optimism, and collaboration at SWF. I interviewed two people who particularly believe in the power of collaboration.
Social Entrepreneurship
Skoll 2011 Interview: John Marks
Interview with John Marks, founder of Search for Common Ground, a nonprofit conflict-resolution organization, and head of Common Ground Productions
Microfinance
Skoll 2011 Interview: Susan Davis and Rumee Ali of BRAC
Exciting announcement revealed at the Skoll World Forum: BRAC and MasterCard Foundation announced a $45 million partnership.
Social Entrepreneurship
Skoll World Forum: Large Scale Social Change
The eighth year of the Skoll World Forum showed incredible dedication to accelerating entrepreneurial solutions to the world’s most pressing social issues.
Philanthropy
Catalytic Philanthropy Forces Collaboration in Leadership
A look at leadership in the social sector.
Social Innovations
Asking the Right Questions
A report on a talk by Jeffrey Sachs, director of The Earth Institute, professor of Sustainable Development, and professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University.
Nonprofits
Last Look: Dive Right In
Photographer Toni Greaves recently traveled to the Czech Republic to document the work of organizations such as Sports Without Barriers, which equips disabled children to participate in sports.