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How Gender Lens Investing Is Gaining Ground

Oct 02, 2020
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A new report from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Catalyst at Large finds a dramatic increase in gender lens investing over the last few years, a strong indication that[…]

Advancing Economic Justice: How the Ford Foundation Is Investing in Diversity

Aug 24, 2020
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Roy Swan of the Ford Foundation talks to Wharton’s Katherine Klein about how his organization is using its endowment to help reduce racial disparities in investing.

Investing in ‘Rockstars’: How One Fund Is Building Businesses with Women of Color

Jul 28, 2020
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Wharton’s Katherine Klein speaks with Gayle Jennings-O’Byrne and Pialy Aditya, who are using their early-stage investment fund to boost tech startups owned by women of color.

Why ‘Growing the Pie’ Can Help Firms Deliver Purpose and Profit

Jun 09, 2020
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Growth in investors’ fortunes does not necessarily have to be at the expense of other stakeholders, according to a new book by London Business School professor Alex Edmans.

Help Where It’s Needed: How Grass Roots Organizations Are Making a Difference

May 08, 2020
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In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, volunteer organizations like Off Their Plate are making an impact on several fronts.

Confronting COVID-19: Why Firms Need to Tap Nonprofit Partnerships

Mar 19, 2020
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Firms have an important role to play in the response to COVID-19, but they should leverage the unique ability of the nonprofit sector to serve hard-to-reach populations during disasters, writes[…]

Changing Communities: How to Bring Fairness into Finance

Feb 25, 2020
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Georgetown University’s Beeck Center has developed a framework with metrics to enable equitable investments in distressed communities.

Why Social Enterprises Must Use Data to Drive Outcomes

Jan 27, 2020
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Funders of educational and social initiatives want to see measurable results, says Cicero Group’s Trent Kaufman.

Sustaining Sustainability: How Small Actions Make a Big Difference

Dec 13, 2019
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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability need to be strategic in order to benefit firms and society, says C. B. Bhattacharya, author of 'Small Actions, Big Difference.'