This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How can the U.S. solve the problem of lasting poverty? For some, the answer starts with education. Many studies show that young people who go to college earn more than…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), a Singapore-based platform for social investors, is preparing to more than double membership from India over the following 12 months. The platform, among other things,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A few years ago, hundreds of college administrators received a survey in the mail. It was designed to figure out what they believed it takes to succeed in college. What…
Forget quinoa. Meet fonio, an ancient ‘miracle grain’ native to Senegal that’s versatile, nutritious and gluten-free. In this passionate talk, chef Pierre Thiam shares his obsession with the hardy crop…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Next month, like every October, any man, woman, or child who has lived in Alaska for at least a year will receive a dividend check from the Alaska Permanent Fund…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For some organizations, the moral imperative of equity may be enough to spur action. Others may be moved by data showing that diversity can boost the quality of decision-making and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How can funders make their grantmaking more transparent and inclusive while tackling the unequal power dynamic in philanthropy? To delve into the “how” of this democratic approach, in late August…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We need to create more incentives for companies to hire low-income people, to modernize workforce training, and to encourage people to #GiveWork, not aid. I outline a lot of the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Building community resilience is the process of strengthening capacities of individuals, communities, governments, and other social systems to manage natural disasters effectively in order to minimize losses, and “bounce back”…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At Give2Asia, we have a network of over 2,000 nonprofit organizations across 25 countries in Asia that we have vetted and or partnered with. In the past decade, our experience…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Inequality may be the idea du jour, but culture is the reality that confounds. Whether we are able to make progress on inequality will depend to a great extent on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I love the formula which Jeff Bezos uses to define where he’d like to focus his philanthropic efforts: “at the intersection of urgent need and lasting impact”. His note arrives as Robert Frank,…