Human Rights
The Risky Rhetoric of Female Risk Aversion
Women are seen as less likely to engage in risky behavior and more likely to use money prudently. But this stereotype can lead to discrimination against women.
Women are seen as less likely to engage in risky behavior and more likely to use money prudently. But this stereotype can lead to discrimination against women.
It’s difficult to know how—and where—to engage in risky work that may not yield results for a long time. Three lessons can help.
We can drive more capital to community-driven solutions that deliver results, but first we need a change in mindset—one that focuses on outcomes—using data and partnerships.
Collaborative approaches to economic development are seeing results.
Betting on women entrepreneurs with a first-time seed investment nearly closes the achievement gap between female and male founders.
For long-lasting, effective change, collaborative efforts must fully engage diverse community voices.
Leaders must be steadfast in their efforts to achieve results that advance equity—just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.
The five conditions of collective impact, implemented without attention to equity, are not enough to create lasting change.
Foundations can play an essential role in generating authentic conversation on hard issues, but they must be both an equal player among community partners and an active steward of the mission.
Online advising promises to connect low-income, first-generation students to college and career opportunities.