Impact Investing
Down the Rabbit Hole? Impact Investing and Large Foundations
Impact investing makes sense in theory, but there are good reasons, particularly for large foundations, to pause before putting a lot of resources into it.
Tag: Grantmaking
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Philanthropy & Funding
When Are Big Bets the Right Bet?
When should funders commit to making multi-million dollar grants, and when should they take a more gradual, steady approach?
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A Note on the Risks of Risk
Risk speaks to our core human emotions of fear, hope, skepticism, and confidence.
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Embracing Philanthropy’s Risky Business
How to start developing the policies and practices you need to manage risk.
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Case Study: Managing Risk to Scale Impact
How nonprofits and their funders can turn unexpected roadblocks into opportunities.
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Risk, Trust, and Impact: Connecting the Dots
To promote innovation, support risk. To promote risk, first build trust.
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Q&A with James P. Joseph & Tomer Inbar
How to understand and manage the legal risks associated with a foundation’s programmatic work.
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Using Scenario Planning to Surface Invisible Risks
How to prepare your organization for the unexpected.
Education
The Recipe for Youth Success
Too often both funders and practitioners fail to focus on the active ingredient in youth development: relationships.