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- Foundation Strategy
Embracing an Ecosystem Approach for Philanthropy
Funders are shifting from being at the center of social change efforts to working in close partnership with the…
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- Corporate/CSR
Flying through Interference
We believe that corporate changemakers need tools to properly diagnose interference and build enabling conditions for social impact strategies…
COVID-19—Seven Things Philanthropy Can Do
March 2, 2020As governments, businesses, and individuals scramble to respond to the threat of a COVID-19 pandemic, those of us who work in the social sector rightly ask wh…
Putting a Dollar Value on Physical Activity: New Research from Vitality Group
November 14, 2019If all adults aged 18-64 walked just 15 minutes more a day, the world economy would grow by an estimated $100 billion a year until 2050.
Colombian Companies Embrace Shared Value to Build Peace
April 22, 2019Over the last couple of years, FSG has supported Colombia’s National Industry Association (ANDI) in its work helping companies address social problems through …
Lessons from Embedding Gender Equity in Our Work
December 6, 2018Applying a gender equity lens is critical in designing interventions that lead to better outcomes for all. We recognize, however, that many organizations embed…
Improving Sanitation by Exposing Gender Inequities
July 23, 2018Gender can play a critical role in determining who has access to sanitation products and services and when. Yet the design of sanitation systems, products, and…
How Companies are Improving Competitiveness by Addressing Health Challenges
July 9, 2018Every pharmaceutical and medical device company in the world is trying to grow their markets and better meet the needs of medically underserved populations.Whi…
Scaling Market-Based Sanitation
June 28, 2018Lack of access to water, sanitation, and hygiene is one of the most pressing issues of our time. According to the UN, 2.4 billion people lack access to basic s…
Three Levers to Address Global Menstrual Health Challenges
March 6, 2018A few weeks ago, I was honored to moderate a panel at PeriodCon—a new conference, organized by students at Yale’s School of Management, that brings together in…
The Dapivirine Ring: The Next Frontier in HIV Prevention
December 1, 2017While we have made tremendous strides against HIV over the past several decades, one challenge has remained persistently unaddressed—the ability of women to pr…
The Power of Companies to Influence Social Norms
July 24, 2017Companies are uniquely positioned to drive change around social norms by using their brand credibility, marketing expertise, reach, and access to key influence…