This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Unilever is making a big move in the world of corporate social responsibility by taking action against sites that facilitate the spread of hate speech and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2017, the Raikes Foundation launched an initiative focused on increasing the impact of giving by individual donors, who are by far the largest segment of giving in this country—over…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Understanding how the mortgage-market crash in the late 2000s happened is crucial for creating regulations that can prevent a similar crisis. • The role played by liquidity…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Ask any family member and they are usually able to identify the current family leader. This is the person around whom everyone gathers; the person who takes responsibility for family…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The new-age millennial-led nonprofit model has adopted the technological know-how, use of social media, big and open data collaborations, and crowdfunding to scale like high-growth startups. With venture capital terminology…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Microbiome therapeutics, Photoshop for augmented reality, and cancer treatments were some of the ideas presented at Day 2 of startup accelerator Y Combinator’s Winter 2018 Demo Day. Investors say that valuations for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The global education technology industry is no stranger to dedicated investment funds, and now there are a couple more names to add to the list. Recently, Yogome, a Mexico-based provider…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sustainable fishing practices produce larger catches of seafood and will help, not hurt, the fishing industry. • How do preconceived notions of the consequences of sustainable practices…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Donor-advised funds offer an opportunity for individuals who want to make a difference to begin impact investing. • What barriers to understanding and access exist that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Singapore — and possibly the world’s first — silent tea bar empowers the deaf and individuals with mental health issues to seek gainful employment, while bridging the gap between the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2009, Doris Leung left her career in journalism to launch a transportation service designed for persons with mobility issues. She had been mulling over the idea for several years—her…
This Roadmap defines the immediate actions required to propel a long-term shift. Specifically, it identifies eighteen actions (across six categories) that we, the impact investing community, need to take on…