The Vatican hosted an unprecedented conference last month, in which Pope Francis stressed the importance of using capital to address global poverty and inequality.
More companies are delving into social responsibility via venture investment and innovative products.
As more philanthropists explore giving cash directly to the poor, some advocates argue the method works and creates better outcomes
Barriers to scale can jeopardize the potential advantages of social enterprises, but authors in Forbes and Pioneer Post provide a few solutions.
Today in our philanthropy and impact investing mini-roundup: foundations must find ways to align their investments with their values.
As Seattle addresses income inequality by raising the local minimum wage to $15, how will it affect the low-income job market inside and outside of the city?
Does a five-figure cash pot make it easier for universities to teach philanthropy as a “practical philosophy?” A novel grant from a Texas hedge fund manager provokes debate.
Could an emergent strategy in philanthropy bring a “brave new world” to complex social problems? A Foundation Strategy Group team suggests a new approach.
This week we’re reading about how impact investing continues to grow on Main Street, among millennials and in philanthropy.
Why was the Great Recession so Great? On The Upshot, two professors argue that it was a lack of attention to household debt.