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The Social Impact Investment Mirage

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Last year, our social impact startup hit a milestone that eludes 96 percent of female founders: we hit one million dollars in revenue. We know that for social entrepreneurs trying to solve global challenges, the system is rigged. Underneath every accomplishment lies a profoundly broken funding landscape for social innovation.

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Putting Health at the Center of Climate Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

While climate change is certainly one root cause of these problems, simultaneously addressing climate change and inequity, or climate justice, requires that we examine human well-being, not just environmental progress. For example, the Forever Better financing program incentivizes suppliers to work on climate and social issues.

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Reimagining the Role of Business in Protecting Biodiversity

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Rajat Panwar , Theresa Lieb , Sarah Federman & Matthew Betts The landscape of corporate environmental responsibility is evolving beyond a focus on climate issues to more holistically account for nature-related risks, such as biodiversity loss. Earth Engine is one example of Google’s environmental tools.

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Impact Markets: The Next Frontier

Stanford Social Innovation Review

If environmental outcomes can become assets, why can’t social outcomes? Social impact, totaling $72.05 trillion in terms of government social spend, philanthropy, and S-themed ESG assets under management could be considered the world’s largest financial market today.

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5 Ways Organizations can Fight Climate Change to Build a Better Future

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The world has been going through an environmental crisis for decades, but now we are reaching a tipping point. The world has been going through an environmental crisis for decades, but now we are reaching a tipping point. It all starts with a green policy. 5 Ways Organizations can Fight Climate Change to Build a Better Future.

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Director of Quality and Strategic Growth

Anedot

Establish and maintain community partnerships in the areas of; employment, volunteerism, social engagement, education, vocational training, or any other areas of interest to the individuals served or that would enhance BI services. Can aim for excellence in all job tasks while showing grace under pressure. ADP/HRIS experience preferred.

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How Guarantees Can Advance Community Development and Racial Equity

NonProfit Quarterly

While many foundations screen their endowment investments based on environmental, social, and governance factors, only a few optimize their investment strategies for mission impact. Financial guarantees are a powerful tool, yet they are underutilized in the social sector. One confounding challenge is low field awareness.