Individual Giving
Shaking Up the Long Tail
Donors who use cell phones to make donations do more than give, they talk about it.
Tag: Philanthropy
Technology & Design
Mobile Money to Deliver Cash Aid: Believe the Hype?
Research suggests that mobile distribution had some tangible benefits for recipients of aid, but they also carried costs that could exceed those of traditional physical and voucher-based transfers.
Foundations
Living with the Gates Foundation: A Retrospective
A summary of articles and discussions about the Gates Foundation’s impact on global social change.
Philanthropy
ReCoding Good: Part 1
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
Philanthropy
False Dichotomies
Philanthrocapitalists are vital to moving beyond blame-game rhetoric to try to figure out solutions to the world’s problems.
Philanthropy
Philanthrocapitalism Is Not Social Change Philanthropy
Too few philanthrocapitalists are asking themselves hard questions about a model of economic growth that has made their acquisition of wealth possible.
Philanthropy
Point-Counterpoint: Philanthrocapitalism
A critique of philanthrocapitalism against a piece arguing its continuing merits.
Socially Responsible Business
A New Model for Philanthropy
Through a simple purchase, a consumer is making a direct impact on someone’s life around the globe.
Review
Measuring Social Impact
Social Impact Markets
Why a market for social innovations is needed now more than ever.