Philanthropy
Philanthropy and Impact Investing—Stormy Seas, Rocky Shores
The middle ground between traditional philanthropic and commercial spaces is a continuum; we need to shift the dialogue from morals to tools.
Tag: Strategic Philanthropy
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The Role of Grantmakers in Collective Impact
Grantmakers can catalyze connections and lay the groundwork for collective impact initiatives to take shape.
Impact Investing
A New Vision for Funding Science
Philanthropic investment can close the funding gap between science research and the commercialization of science-based products.
Foundations
Philanthropy, the Post-2015 Agenda, and Diffuse Collaboration
In joining the push for meaningful Sustainable Development Goals, foundations need to prepare for a long-term give-and-take approach.
Impact Investing
Letting Loose the Crazy Uncle
A new report explains how the financial services industry can better harness impact investing to serve client demand.
From The Field
Building Local Currency
Three lessons from successful advocacy projects in the Global South.
Philanthropy
Five Ways to Move from Strategic to Adaptive Philanthropy
Many philanthropists know they need to adapt their strategies in changing times—the question is where to anchor and what to flex.
Nonprofits
Revealing Social Change Beliefs
What nonprofit boards and leaders think about social change matters—and it’s not always obvious.
Philanthropy
Planning for Uncertainty
Leaders of social change organizations should embrace the uncertainty of strategic plans.
Economic Development
Making Cash Pay Off
GiveDirectly relies on high tech and hard data to test whether large cash transfers can alleviate extreme poverty.