Environment
Philanthropic Opportunities for Climate Adaptation
Why climate adaptation matters, and five powerful pathways for funders to fuel change.
Tag: Donors
Individual Giving
Closing the Divide
With the ever-widening wealth gap, we as a society need to break out of the traditional philanthropic mold.
Impact Investing
Do No Harm: Subsidies and Impact Investing
Part IV in Omidyar Network’s case for a sector-based approach to impact investing.
Fundraising
The Rise of the Viral Fundraising Campaign
"Going viral” has moved beyond satisfying our desire to be shocked and amused; it’s now tapping into our desire to help.
Impact Investing
Gaps in the Impact Investing Capital Curve
Part III in Omidyar Network’s case for a sector-based approach to impact investing.
Measuring Social Impact
Communicating Impact: If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It!
Nonprofits can use tried-and-true mechanisms from the private sector to better communicate their impact to donors
Foundations
Real World Impact Measurement
“Good enough” = simple enough to do, but rigorous enough to mean something.
Philanthropy & Funding
The Problem with Problem Statements
Forgoing the articulation of a problem statement and focusing on paradox leads to more effective communication with your organization’s supporters.
Measuring Social Impact
The Present Value of Social Investment
How to calculate the value of a social investment made now versus at a future date.
Nonprofits
Giving Wisely When Time is of the Essence
The importance of a nonprofit’s impact when choosing where to donate, and the top high-impact organizations working in international emergency response.