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Impact Investing

Closing the Pioneer Gap

 
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Economic Development

Trust and Technology

Together, the public and private sector can develop affordable and truly accessible banking solutions that benefit the world’s poor.

By William Brindley | Sep. 5, 2012
 
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Foundations

Actionable Measurement at the Gates Foundation

A conversation with Jodi Nelson, head of measurement and evaluation.

By Matthew Forti | Aug. 29, 2012
 
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Foundations

Living with the Gates Foundation: A Retrospective

A summary of articles and discussions about the Gates Foundation’s impact on global social change.

By Timothy Ogden | 2 | Dec. 20, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Sean Stannard-Stockton is CEO of Tactical Philanthropy Advisors. Strategic Philanthropy

Philanthropy

The Meaning of the Gates-Buffett Giving Pledge

The importance of this news is not the actual money that many billionaires are likely to pledge, but the cultural ramifications of the campaign.

By Sean Stannard-Stockton | 1 | Jun. 29, 2010
 
SSIR blogger Sean Stannard-Stockton is CEO of Tactical Philanthropy Advisors. Strategic Philanthropy

Foundations

A Revolution in Foundation Transparency

With a mission to “bring transparency to the world of philanthropy” Glass Pockets offers reports on the transparency of large, well known foundations.

By Sean Stannard-Stockton | Feb. 28, 2010
 
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Nonprofits

Donor, Dearest

The philanthropic landscape continues to shift as donors are switching their alliances to for-profit causes.

By Marcia Stepanek | Feb. 28, 2010
 
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Measuring Social Impact

Patient Optimists

Patient optimists have lowered their expectations of any particular program or intervention, but not their belief in a better world over the long term.

By Timothy Ogden | 8 | Feb. 19, 2010
 

Foundations

Q&A: Jeff Raikes

By Eric Nee | 4 | Nov. 18, 2009
 

Philanthropy

Eight Questions Reporters Should’ve Asked About the Buffett Donation

The new power of the Gates Foundation warrants examination by everyone affected - all of us.

By Bruce Sievers | 11 | Nov. 28, 2006