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The Social Impact Investment Mirage

Stanford Social Innovation Review

.” Due to the persistent idea that only nonprofits can and should solve pressing societal issues, many social entrepreneurs feel they are in a bind. Corporate promises of “partnership” and leveraging their buying power from social enterprises can also be elusive. The Investment Mirage.

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When It Comes to Promoting Prosperity, Production Beats Consumption

Stanford Social Innovation Review

For most US-based foundations, the answer has traditionally been to focus on confined problem areas, projects like reducing malaria incidence, improving school attendance, or increasing access to safe drinking water. There are many reasons why foundations structure their giving in this way. And how can philanthropies fund it?

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. The Awesome Foundation. New Earth Foundation. Cornell Douglas Foundation. Kellogg Foundation. Whole Kids Foundation. Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

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Putting Health at the Center of Climate Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

As with their environmental footprints, companies need to evaluate how and when they can support health and livelihoods across the full range of their business activities, and then take action across their supply and value chains. For example, the Forever Better financing program incentivizes suppliers to work on climate and social issues.

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