by Russell McLeod | Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Latin America, North America, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
If your social enterprise can’t survive without grants, don’t kid yourself, you’re running a charity. This is the harsh truth the social enterprise sector needs to face if it wants to deliver on its original promise. Social enterprises have been hailed as champions of...
by Drew Tulchin | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Impact investing is a growing movement that seeks measurable social, environmental, and community benefits alongside financial returns. For many in this space, the thrill of supporting entrepreneurs tackling the world’s most pressing challenges is deeply rewarding....
by Jackie Abramian | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
Despite centuries of resilience and ingenuity, Indigenous entrepreneurs remain among the most underfunded groups in philanthropic and investment spheres. The numbers are stark: they receive less than 0.5 percent of all philanthropic funding, and an even smaller...
by Isabella Wang | Editor's Picks, ESG Investing, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, North America, Policy & Regulation, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has been gaining traction for decades, promising a holistic approach that considers a company’s impact beyond just the bottom line. Yet, progress has been frustratingly slow. Despite significant growth in ESG...
by Deb Nelson | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Place-based Investing, Racial Equity & Justice, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, Systems Change
If you don’t feel great about the way you deal with money or how much you know about the intricacies of finance, you’re not alone. Our culture encourages excessive consumption, financial systems were designed to be complicated, and money myths are hard to escape....
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