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The Social Entrepreneur Revolution: Doing good by making money, making money by doing good
The author argues that social entrepreneurs are perfectly placed to prosper in a climate of change and uncertainty and offers a comprehensive, in-depth analysis and step-by-step guide for aspiring social entrepreneurs. He sets out seven …
Funding our Future
Calls for a significant shift in the attitudes of both funders and voluntary sector if a sustainable financial base for the sector is to be developed. The author identifies three key issues that the UK-based …
Philanthropy put to the test
Although this is not a special issue about philanthropy and the financial crisis, it struck me, as I was finally putting the March issue of Alliance to bed, how many of the articles do in …
Symposium urges increase in ‘green’ investments
Despite the market turmoil, there is still over $500 billion in the endowments of US private foundations. In a time of constrained finances, it is important for foundations to leverage resources to achieve what they …
Super donors continue contributions despite economic woes
A new survey, released in October 2008, shows that committed donors aim to stay the course despite the financial climate. Bolder Giving in Extraordinary Times, a US non-profit initiative committed to inspiring and supporting people …
New momentum on sustainability standards
Curbing deforestation, reversing the global decline of fisheries stocks, making a real contribution to poverty alleviation or halting climate change: the sustainability challenges we are facing today are many and complex. As market-based tools to …
Rockefeller Asian initiative to help deal with ‘three-headed hydra’
The Rockefeller Foundation has announced the launch of an initiative to help Asian cities prepare for the potentially devastating effects of climate change. The Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network initiative will work to develop …
Payout – once again
Whenever there is an economic downturn, or whenever a major problem catches the fancy of a critical mass of people, a cry goes up that the foundation world must do something to address the issue. …
Three in the bed?
The phenomenon of ‘new philanthropy’ has seen a number of shifts in the attitudes of wealthy donors, notably the desire to see tangible impact and to become actively engaged by offering skills and expertise in …
What role for social banks in overhaul of financial sector?
Meeting in Brussels in January, the European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers (FEBEA) saw an important role for social banks in overhauling the financial sector. But there are barriers to social banks …