by Elizabeth Gilbert Kaetzel | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, ESG Investing, Financial Inclusion, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Intrapreneur, Latin America, North America, Policy & Regulation, Racial Equity & Justice, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
This April, 250 attendees convened in San Francisco for the GIIN West Coast Impact Forum — a gathering of asset managers, philanthropic investors, and other industry leaders focused on impact investing across North, Central, and South America. The smaller, regionally...
by Sara Murdock, PhD | Global, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, North America, Regions, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
High-quality civic engagement does not occur spontaneously, nor does the implementation of learning and development programs. If educational institutions like high schools and colleges are only partially successful in cultivating an informed electorate and skilled...
by Elizabeth Gilbert Kaetzel | Creative Economy, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Can impact investing support democracy? This was the question at the heart of the New Media Ventures Summit this July that brought together investors, entrepreneurs, and progressive leaders. Together attendees explored how supporting media, civic tech, and advocacy...