Foundations
Sustainable Corporate Philanthropy
Blackstone’s Amy Stursberg explains how the Blackstone Charitable Foundation has focused on job creation and created a platform for near- and long-term impact.
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Civic Engagement
Reclaiming Democracy: A Plea for Political Entrepreneurship
We face daunting challenges, but political institutions cannot cope; it's time to shake up the system.
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Environment
Creating Climate Wealth: Unlocking the Impact Economy
Creating Climate Wealth discusses business model innovations that will help battle the effects of climate change.
Socially Responsible Business
Getting Results for Afghan Women
A conversation with philanthropist Connie Duckworth, founder of ARZU Studio Hope.
Education
Bridging Skills and Opportunities
Innovative programs are addressing the educational disconnect in the developing world.
Impact Investing
Financial revolution? Yes we can.
Social investments in France have achieved a very high level of development and represent models that can—and should—be replicated abroad.
Social Entrepreneurship
Prizes and Challenges Matter for Development
Prizes allow institutions to develop revolutionary new solutions, are less risky than traditional grants, and can create communities of practice.
Philanthropy
Giving That Gets Results: An Introduction
A look at adaptive philanthropy, and the forthcoming series of blogs, videos, and webinars that explore new and important approaches to philanthropy.
Impact Investing
The Builder’s Mindset
Part 3 of 3: Bring talent to solve underserved market inefficiencies, not just intention.
Collaboration
CauseFests: Philanthropy’s New Marketplace
A report from the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative and Social Good Summit—the trading floors of the new philanthrocapitalism.