Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Problem With Problem-Solving Solving problems to improve people’s lives has been philanthropy’s raison d’être. However, some criticisms have arisen regarding the approach philanthropies take in problem-solving. Can this vision be applied to philanthropy? Three examples demonstrate the Zero-Problem Philanthropy approach.

Philanthropy 139

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 139

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 17, 2023

Coproduced by Partners for Rural Transformation, a coalition of six regional community development financial institutions, and NPQ , the authors highlight efforts to address multigenerational poverty in Appalachia, the rural West, Indian Country, South Texas, and the Mississippi Delta.

Poverty 131

Poverty Community Development Finance Philanthropy 131

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Were even a modest portion of the untapped 95%—of assets totaling an estimated $1 trillion—to be invested for impact, it could create a sea change in how philanthropy invests in the future. How does impact investing differ from program-related and mission-related investing?

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental Foundations Philanthropy 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 21, 2023

The need to develop more childcare businesses is obvious, but how to build and sustain viable childcare businesses is not. the community development financial institution where I work, lends to families and businesses throughout the state of Maine. What can be done to address this gap? Coastal Enterprises, Inc.,

Curriculum and Teaching 105

Curriculum and Teaching Finance Children Recruitment 105

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A young nonprofit, LACE is also learning to navigate private philanthropy, public funding, and public/private financing, as well as governance and operational matters. Finally, groups can approach community foundations or other key donor institutions to explore novel forms of philanthropy, such as land donation. Halliday and M.

Food 111

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Mexican people are very generous in their private circle, but when it comes to philanthropy, the bad reputations of some of the large NGOs hinders the growth in online giving. Also, online communication skills are lacking at many NGOs compared with the online marketing skills at e-commerce sites. 81% of donors in Mexico volunteer.

Disaster Relief 77

Disaster Relief Nonprofit Administration and Development Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 77

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Philanthropy and impact investors can make a difference. Prioritize investments that support products and/or services specifically focused on improving lives and outcomes for people of color—like inclusive financial products, pathways to homeownership, culturally appropriate medical care, and access to education.

Finance 80

Finance Culture Foundations Public and Social Policy 80