This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new app called Philanthropy Cloud, built by Salesforce.org (the nonprofit arm of Salesforce) and distributed by mega-charity the United Way aims to connect employees of big companies to their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has published a new report showing that more companies are engaging with their communities on health topics. The annual Health & Wellness Pillar Progress Report highlights that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Can impact investing in countries like Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Brazil fight inequality and boost social outcomes, perhaps even more systemically than traditional development efforts? The bulk…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I got involved with Resource Generation about four years ago when my roommate invited me to an RG open house. The generational wealth in my family comes mostly from family…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There’s a problem in the UK tech industry and it’s staring us in the face. The tech industry is growing at twice the rate of the wider economy and now…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. New research shows that the more small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) give to charity, the better their business performs. On average, SMEs give 1.8% of their turnover, equivalent to around $44,000…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “What will it look like if we take a strong stance against sexual harassment?” This is not a question most founders or executive directors expect to have to ask themselves…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Kelly Tyrrell Conversation Series aims to engage Loyola students in monthly dialogues with social impact, enterprise, and responsibility leaders. This initial conversation featured Connie L. Lindsey, Northern Trust’s Executive Vice…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A few months ago, we attended the Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference in Washington DC. Under the theme, Equity in Education: Empowering Community Voice, the conference included a number of sessions that presented unique…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Economic development on tribal lands has long meant mostly casinos and coal mines. Heather Fleming, founder of Change Labs, wants to change that to social entrepreneurship and the digital economy.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The PROSPER Act proposes a substantial change to the way colleges are held accountable for the outcomes of their student borrowers. Because of the act’s other changes to the student…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The brave group of Florida high school students from Parkland leading the fight for gun control are carrying on a long legacy of kids growing politically active — and powerful.…