This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Want to build character and avoid entitlement in a grandchild? Studies suggest volunteering together. Nudging a child positively can be just the beginning for both of you. Studies have shown…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The World Humanitarian Summit in 2016 deliberately avoided hard talk of systemic reform; instead, we got incrementalism, with innovation one of the drivers of change. Today, only a small proportion…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropist Melinda Gates is a storyteller. “The power of stories open our hearts to a new place, which opens our minds, which leads to action,” she once said. Storytelling is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s a provocative impact thesis: Supporting almost any forward-thinking, technology-based venture in Latin America is a form of impact investing. Investing in companies that are using technology to close the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With so many nonprofits out there, the process of selecting the ideal organization can often feel daunting. How can you ensure your donation will create a sustainable impact? To maximize…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. From hedge funds like Numerai to personal loan providers like Prosper, financial technology (FinTech) firms are bringing to market new solutions to increase efficiency and inclusiveness in banking and financial services. The potential…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Most people know when they are about to turn 40. Some decide to draw the curtains and hide away, while others opt to party into middle age. Few, however, forget…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While Giving Tuesday has become a household name, regional giving days have enjoyed considerable success. Colorado Gives Day, Give NOLA Day, and North Texas Giving Day all raised over $30 million…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Ashish Thakkar is the Founder and Chairman of Mara Group, an investment firm with a presence across 25 African countries. He founded the Mara Foundation in 2009 to foster and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The past week has been remarkable if anticipatable. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced his plans to roll back the 2015 Open Internet Order (OIO) on Tuesday. On…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. After many starts and stops over the last 30 years, Congress is poised to complete a comprehensive rewrite of the tax code. The House of Representatives passed its version of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Mark Tercek of The Nature Conservancy says the effort will identify “potential technology breakthroughs that will accelerate protection of nature at scale,” particularly in food production and water use. Last month,…