This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Thirty years of sustainable development discussions – and all the major drivers globally point in the direction of unsustainability. A transformation in direction of sustainability is more urgent than ever.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead When values, identity or…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Indo-Pacific, one of the most dynamic regions in the world, has experienced decades of strong economic growth. It is a center of geopolitical positioning—shifting between cooperation and tension—by regional…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Like any other business, nonprofit organizations spend a lot of time thinking about how to differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace. How are they helping feed the homeless or heal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We are all witnessing in real time the gendered effects of COVID-19 and the ensuing economic crisis, called by many the first female recession. We’re seeing increased domestic violence, the shutdown…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Catastrophic floods — such as those caused by Hurricane Harvey — are on the rise, especially in the East and Midwest. Climate change, which brings supercharged storms and sea-level rise as…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Community foundations are 501(c)(3) public charities that engage in both grantmaking and fundraising activities. With more than 700 community foundations in the U.S., it’s likely that your nonprofit works within…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We need new processes to unlock the potential of multisector coordination. Over the past several years, our organizations, One Earth Future and Partnerships for Social Change, have been working with UN agencies and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Two decades ago, when starting our journey in philanthropy, we were fortunate to have a very wise advisor: Warren Buffett. Warren had been donating his money since the 1960s, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When COVID-19 swept across the globe in early 2020, it sent small businesses into a tailspin. Seemingly overnight, doors closed, orders dried up, and customers disappeared. According to an economic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last year, when Governor Gavin Newsom appointed me California’s first senior advisor on social innovation to lead public-private partnerships, he already knew it was a moment for collaboration like never…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. COVID-19 has turned our world upside down, and at times, it’s hard to know how to begin to help. As individuals and families continue to struggle, giving circles are responding…