On the new generation of lawyers forming a tight-knit tribe – and embracing experimentation, not obstruction; UK budget essentials; and news from UnLtd – this week's view from the editors at Pioneers Post.

On the persistence of social change pioneers – and the life experiences that shape them; Locavore's last-ditch crowdfunder; and news from the Impact Investing Institute. The editors' view from this week's Pioneers Post newsletter.

He’s spent two decades building the infrastructure for venture philanthropy. As he retires at last, Doug Miller reveals what triggered his passion, why “skin in the game” matters – and why today's “1920s model” of funding needs to ramp up fast.

“Key and influential figure in the global impact investing world” takes over the top job in May, following Sarah Gordon's departure earlier this year. 

Why Turkey's social entrepreneurs need your stories; 365 days of resilience in Ukraine; and 100 fresh faces on our WISE100 list – the editors' view from this week's Pioneers Post newsletter.

Following this month's devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, social entrepreneurs in Ankara tell Pioneers Post why they need ideas more than money – and why the social economy now needs to be "more audacious".

Pensions, politicians, and prizes – plus taking inspiration from social innovators in Ukraine, India and beyond – the editors' view from this week's Pioneers Post newsletter.

Inaugural awards scheme, run in partnership with African Venture Philanthropy Alliance, aims to showcase “inventiveness” of Africa’s investors and market builders. Entries are open until 31 March.

Macmillan's first impact investment fund; bringing Britain's high streets back from breaking point – and a UAE impact leader to watch: the editors' view from this week's Pioneers Post newsletter.