With VC investing on the decline, could deflating interest in unicorns be replaced by more focused attention on 'zebras'? Plus, a new podcast episode featuring the UK’s biggest community wind farm – and the people who benefit from their success.
The UK's social investment market appears resilient, but a closer look at the data reveals that the economic crisis is biting hard. Plus, how a Pakistani social enterprise saves lives; and a new institute for philanthropy launches – with a lot of cash.
Inauguration of “think-fund-do” tank backed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club follows launch of Asia Community Foundation, as region’s philanthropic movement steps up a gear.
Smallholder farmers in the Peruvian Amazon have little alternative but to cut down trees to make a living. Plant Your Future has an ambitious plan to change this - but bureaucracy, skills shortages, and climate change all pose challenges.
What you don't need to worry about as a startup social entrepreneur; questions to ask yourself when you're hating your work – and warnings worth heeding. This week's highlights from Pioneers Post.
Good impact measurement processes supposedly ensure an investment will achieve the desired outcome. But is that the case? New research from NPC suggests we simply don't know – and that's a real problem.
Most systems we care about are complex – and devilishly difficult to redesign. But, if we can't be the 'architects' of new systems, can we be the 'gardeners' that tend them? The former GuideStar boss explains how in an extract from his new book.
A too-large portfolio, confused staff – and diluted impact: for Adecco Group Foundation, something had to change. A wholesale reset not only led to a new brand, it also helped the foundation to find its way to impact integrity.
Philanthropy is uniquely placed to drive change, thanks to its reach, resources and independence. But for many foundations, the hardest part about climate action is knowing where to begin.
