To support entrepreneurs in emerging markets, investors are drawing upon a financial tradition that dates back centuries.

A wave of ethics transgressions underlines the importance of comprehensive ethics oversight for organizational success.

Environmental conservation and business investment are not mutually exclusive, argues the CEO of the Nature Conservancy.

Growing numbers of foundations, government agencies, and corporations in Europe are adopting venture philanthropy practices.

In their latest book, the bestselling authors of Made to Stick and Switch explore how to make better choices in life and work. Read an excerpt.

One of 16 special essays on how the field of social innovation has evolved and what challenges remain ahead.

One of 16 special essays on how the field of social innovation has evolved and what challenges remain ahead.

The nonprofit Erste Foundation is an engine behind the for-profit Erste Group as well as its largest shareholder.

More money than ever is flowing into impact investing, yet many social entrepreneurs creating companies that serve the poor still find it difficult to raise capital.

We need integrated solutions, not just investment capital, to address social problems.

If we want to develop a new industry, alignment of interests is critical for long-term success.

Impact investment opportunities could arise across the MENA region with the proper incentives and regulatory framework.

Real assets can have real environmental impact and are ideal investments for young people with new wealth.

Corporate social responsibility programs vs. community partnerships.

How to make the most of being a mentor.

Research shows that healthcare social enterprises are segmenting the BOP and leaving the bottom 50 percent of consumers behind.

A report from the Investors’ Circle conference.

Looked at from the perspective of the political right, and the left, and the center, the proposed law making CSR mandatory is a really bad idea.

A global study of healthcare social enterprises shows that partnerships, not investment, are the key to healthcare innovation and new markets.

Five takeaways from this year’s International Corporate Volunteerism Conference.

Entrepreneurship concentrating on scientific collaborations and innovations is the key to fostering sustainable economic growth.

In this Stanford University podcast, president Matthew Schnittman discusses the organization’s model for service delivery, and where it’s headed.

How can partnerships help the nonprofit sector navigate legislative hurdles, new leadership, and antiquated business models?

John Capek talks about ways we can improve the potential success for technologies in order to improve the delivery of healthcare over the next decade.

Mark Kramer discusses the challenges of coordinating corporate social responsibility projects with corporations and the success of the cell phone industry in emerging (third world) markets.

Aron Cramer explains how bridging the gap between profit and nonprofit businesses would bring about social change and innovation.

Thomas Barry, founder of the Zephyr Management investment firm, discusses widespread opportunities for private equity investment in Africa.

Thomas Gibian, Chairman of Emerging Capital Partners, discusses the success of his organization in investing in companies across the African continent through seven funds.

Nike’s director of global logistics, Dawn Vance, talks about the company’s journey to integrate sustainability into the supply chain from design through delivery to the retail marketplace.

Joao Paulo Ferreira, VP of operations of Natura Cosmetics Brasil, discusses the specifics of managing the supply chain, research, and collaborations with communities, NGOs, universities, other industries, and governments.

Join us to explore how to address the next phase in the collective impact dialogue, complexity, and create an intentional process that allows for effective solutions. John Kania, coauthor of SSIR’s Embracing Emergence: How Collective Impact Addresses Complexity, will discuss this…

Hybrid organizational models can be a fountain of innovation, but hybrid organizations also face distinct challenges that may prevent them from thriving. When organizations combine social mission with commercial activities, they create unfamiliar combinations of activities that require a supportive environment. Hybrids…

Learn about the changing role of brand in the nonprofit sector and a new branding framework designed to help nonprofit leaders.

Discussing how to implement the collective impact model and and stories of collective impact success.

What social entrepreneurs need to consider before choosing an attorney.