From The Field On-the-ground reports from social enterprises and other projects around the world

Using Metrics to Encourage Innovation

By Jenny Shilling Stein 3

By introducing a learning agenda, funders can encourage innovation, drive philanthropic dollars to the best programs, and become better partners to grantees.

Struggling to Innovate: Together We Stand

By Joanna Wylegala

Takeaways from a discussion on the promises and perils of innovation in the social sector.

Sustainable Corporate Philanthropy

By Amy Stursberg

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.

Google Giving: Calibrating Moon Shots

By Jacquelline Fuller 2

When we back only proven and incremental ideas, we miss out on the opportunity to test new ones that could potentially change millions of lives.

Creating a Better Future Through Transparency

By Lisa Kleissner 1

We need more investors to share their impact performance data.