This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In these uncertain times, when so many social problems are not only persisting, but in many cases, worsening, we need every bit of creativity and determination to find better solutions.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There has never been a better time to invest in underrepresented founders. Women and BAME founders especially. Because let’s be honest, the tech industry is still very much male, pale…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The traditional finance sector isn’t doing enough to help underserved entrepreneurs, who need access to capital as well as non-financial support. If you’re a woman and you’re Black, good luck…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Leading up to Election Day, the last glimpse many American voters will have of economic recovery across U.S. metropolitan areas is one of tepid and uneven progress. COVID-19 infections have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Are plastic bag laws effective? The good news is there are plastic bag laws being adopted throughout the U.S. with the intention of curbing the use of single-use plastic bags.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For all the excitement in using innovative finance to help solve today’s most pressing social problems, an instrument in federal grantmaking has been hiding in plain sight for years: the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Recent polls indicate that more than a third of the country has concerns about a vaccine that in all likelihood will be the only reliable way to end to the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We’ve heard there’s some confusion in the nonprofit world about donor-advised funds (DAFs). We wanted to offer a few tips—from one nonprofit to another—about how best to engage with donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There has been a longstanding belief that for startups to succeed, they must be located in one of the country’s traditional Innovation Hubs. For technology, the primary hub is Silicon…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In less than a year, telehealth has gone from a niche rarity to a common practice. Its ability to ensure physical distance, preserve personal protective equipment and prevent the spread…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last spring, teachers had to retrofit in-person curricula for a virtual environment and adopt new approaches for teaching students from afar. Then came fall, with the question of whether buildings…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Historically, the LGBTQ community has relied on its own peer-to-peer financial support structure to help its members to survive and thrive. Today, community members, allies and activists are seeking investment…