The Trouble With Impact Investing – Part 1
There's only one bottom line. It ought to be impact.
In piloting social impact bonds, governments have already yielded some lessons from the field.
Philanthropy is not sufficient and taxation is necessary.
Donors who use cell phones to make donations do more than give, they talk about it.
A summary of articles and discussions about the Gates Foundation’s impact on global social change.
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From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
Philanthrocapitalists are vital to moving beyond blame-game rhetoric to try to figure out solutions to the world’s problems.
Too few philanthrocapitalists are asking themselves hard questions about a model of economic growth that has made their acquisition of wealth possible.
Why do so many foundation and nonprofit strategies go amiss?
Philanthropy frequently justifies its independence by invoking capacities it seldom displays.