Bite-sized stories this week include record interest in B Corp certification, a big commitment to buy social, latest research on giving to charity, and new hires at Social Investment Scotland.
As momentum grows behind the #CharitySoWhite movement, social investors say campaign is much needed – and highlight the poor diversity record in their own field.
Established social enterprises are increasingly frustrated with the lack of access to growth capital. UnLtd’s director of ventures calls for more new products and a major rethink for philanthropy.
Investing for impact, where the primary goal is social impact, looks set to grow far more slowly than demand for such finance – unless we make some major changes. Chris West identifies five opportunities to tackle the mismatch.
Streaming services, adblockers... if people can choose how they consume media, how do you get their attention to support your cause? By going where they are and speaking their language, writes Mike Buonaiuto.
Earlier this year, leading disability charity Scope announced a radical new strategy which would require enormous change. Here, chief executive Mark Atkinson explains how they’re going to transform into a social change organisation.
