The True Cost of Social Capital
We’re a long way from bringing the real cost of social capital in line with commercial capital.
Big Picture Commentary and analysis on social innovation ideas and approaches
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The Responsible Hand: Overcoming the Shortcomings of Impact Investing
For impact investing to truly harness the power of the market, we need to directly align shareholders’ value with both social impact and profit.
Toward Entrepreneurial Universities for the 21st Century
What are public research institutions doing—or what should they do—to fulfill their compact with the citizens of their states?
Calling for a Global Design Service Corps
Only a sliver of the world’s population currently benefits from well-designed spaces in which to live their best lives.
A Plot of Land, a Path to Freedom
A valuable lesson for alleviating global poverty lies within the pages of African American history.
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What Is Community Anyway?
Our understanding of community can help funders and evaluators identify, understand, and strengthen the communities they work with.
Integrating Intentional Influence into Your Strategy
Five practical considerations for organizations that want to use intentional influence to achieve a bold social goal.
The Elitist Philanthropy of So-Called Effective Altruism
The superficially enticing “logic” of effective altruism ultimately leads to a moralistic, hyper-rationalistic, top-down approach to philanthropy that can kill the very altruistic spirit it claims to foster.
The Trouble With Impact Investing: P1
There’s only one bottom line. It ought to be impact.
No art? No social change. No innovation economy.
America must invest in art and imaginative capacity.