Philanthropy
Risks Worth Taking
When philanthropists fund programmatic interventions, they should resist the seduction of certainty.
Tag: Philanthropy
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.
Impact Investing
ReCoding Good: Part 8
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
Impact Investing
Big Society Capital Marks a Paradigm Shift
How the UK’s social investment bank will harness entrepreneurship and capital to solve societal problems.
Corporate Philanthropy
CSR Rule #1: Do No Harm
Corporate philanthropy is complicated and may have multiple objectives, but Peter Karoff, Founder of The Philanthropic Initiative, argues its ultimate intention should be to do no harm.
Socially Responsible Business
Is Business the New Charity?
Investing in small business and new ventures is a good thing and vital to our communities, but we must not confuse it with charity or strategic long-term social investment.
Technology & Design
ReCoding Good: Part 7
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
Impact Investing
ReCoding Good: Part 6
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
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Nonprofits
Good Counsel: Meeting the Legal Needs of Nonprofits
Good Counsel focuses on the special legal issues faced by nonprofits, providing explanations of tax exemptions and other relevant topics.