In Aug. 2019, the Business Roundtable declared that the “purpose of the company” was to serve not just shareholders, but all ...

Purpose. Impact. These terms are thrown around more than ever these days, including in some unexpected places, like one of the world’s largest investor’s annual letter. Purpose statements are printed ...

Over the past two centuries, economists, policy makers, and researchers have aspired to “harden” social science. A lot of progress has been made: using randomized, controlled experiments; making ...

Collective impact tends to generate strong reactions. Mention it, and the person across from you will likely either extol its virtues or roll their eyes. Introduced in a 2011 SSIR article, the ...

As funders, government agencies, and partners increasingly expect in-depth, transparent and reliable reporting around social impact projects, understanding how to measure and share data, progress and ...

ESG criteria act as a risk mitigation screen, while impact investing is focused on positive outcomes. Impact investing targets firms making specific impacts in communities as well as meaningful ...