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Unleashing the Power of Endowments: The Next Great Challenge for Philanthropy

By Darren Walker 9

Ford Foundation commits $1 billion to MRIs.

Strengthening the Impact Investing Movement

By Matt Bannick & Paula Goldman 1

Segmenting the field to better align expectations of risk, returns, and impact; increasing the rate of adoption with important stakeholders; and stepping up work in the United States—a look at Omidyar Network’s priorities in advancing the movement.

Increasing Impact: People and Place at the Center

By Kelly Ryan 6

For impact investing to realize its true potential, we must change the mindset and narrative related to there being a “lack of pipeline” in underserved communities—rural and urban—to a perspective that people in communities create the environments in which outside investments can thrive.

Don’t Give Big. Instead, Invest Thoughtfully.

By Donald Summers 16

This spring, community foundations around the country will host one-day, online giving campaigns for nonprofits in their regions. But the model needs an overhaul if it’s going to benefit more than the community foundations themselves.

Arriving at 100 Percent for Mission. Now What?

By Clara Miller 1

In the coming years, the Heron Foundation will emphasize “connective investing” in US communities, providing financial and other forms of capital. It will continue to seek allies and build connections with those who have muscle and capital market reach.