A new framework from Social Investment Business and New Philanthropy Capital aims to help funders, policymakers and investors better understand what market infrastructure is required to grow the impact economy.
Will geopolitics push social enterprise to the bottom of the inbox? Will power be truly shared through devolution? Will progress made so far be forgotten? We asked leaders from across the impact community to share their perspective on the new PM.
OPINION: The UK's impact economy must seize the moment with the move of The Office for the Impact Economy to DCMS. Published today, a new proposal for how to define it from NPC and Social Investment Business should help.
INTERVIEW: The founding CEO of FASE knows what it means to do impact-first investing that works for social enterprises. As he takes on one of the most influential European impact investing roles, he shares his vision with Pioneers Post.
In Delhi for the first time, Asia's largest philanthropy and impact investment network says that despite the region's 1,000+ billionaires, its biggest challenge is the lack of Asian money.
OPINION: Corporate decision-making typically privileges knowledge and length of service. But this model is under pressure as young people call for more influence over decisions which affect their futures, says Kate Robertson.
A new framework from Social Investment Business and New Philanthropy Capital aims to help funders, policymakers and investors better understand what market infrastructure is required to grow the impact economy.
This week: German social enterprise advocates disappointed at country’s new startup strategy; UK social enterprises and co-operatives included in new government’s talks with business; social and solidarity economy in Mongolia mapped; and more...
To operate at scale, impact investing needs the whole "spectrum of capital", from grants to institutional investment – the key is in the blending, to achieve a mix that works for social entrepreneurs: Laura Joffre reflects on her conversation with FASE's Markus Freiburg.
A new prime minister means uncertainty for the UK’s impact economy, and this week’s move of the Office for the Impact Economy out of the “heart of government” is leaving more questions than answers. How could the sector future-proof its relationship with government?
Contest founder wants to “democratise access to entrepreneurship so where you start doesn't decide where you finish”. Also new this year, a six-week accelerator programme for 16 semi-finalists – entries must be in by 9 August.
Is the Office for the Impact Economy’s new home in DCMS a deprioritisation or an opportunity? As the dust settles after Andy Burnham became prime minister on Monday, social entrepreneurs, impact investors and others consider their new position in the political landscape.
