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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…
- Corporate/CSR
Flying through Interference
We believe that corporate changemakers need tools to properly diagnose interference and build enabling conditions for social impact strategies…
FSG’s Awakening to Privilege: Reflections on Our Equity Journey
February 20, 2018Over the past several years, FSG has made a number of changes to bring greater focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into the work we do with o…
Why Equity Is Important to FSG
February 19, 2018Over the past several years, FSG has made a number of changes to bring greater focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into the work we do with o…
The Impact of the President’s Budget Proposal on Education
February 16, 2018A few days ago, the White House sent a $4.4 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2019. Defense spending—including border security—and tax cuts were priorit…
Education Week Discusses The Role of Networks in Advancing Personalized Learning
February 8, 2018In a new Education Week article, “Educator Networks: Building a Community to Advance Learning” Sarah Luchs, Program Officer for Next Generation Learning Challe…
Four Ways to Incorporate a Gender Lens in Your Measurement and Evaluation Efforts
January 31, 2018Across the social sector, we have seen growing interest in bringing a gender lens to social change—from foundations and nonprofits aligning to the Sustainable …
New Years’ Resolutions from a Backbone Leader
January 30, 2018Jane Glasgow is the executive director of Minus 9 to 5, a collaborative, community-driven initiative catalyzed by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation with a…
Leader of World’s Largest Investment Firm Calls for Business to Serve a Social Purpose
January 23, 2018Last week, BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink mailed his annual letter to CEOs. Coming from the head of the world’s largest asset manager—BlackRock manages …
FSG’s Harvey Koh on What It Means to Create Inclusive Markets
January 17, 2018This blog was originally published on the Practitioner Hub for Inclusive Business. Our teams in Mumbai have been working on the opportunity—and the challenge—o…
Lessons on Implementing a New Strategic Plan from St. David’s Foundation
December 18, 2017Becky Pastner and William Buster are leaders at St. David’s Foundation, the largest health-focused funder in Central Texas. I worked closely with Becky, the ch…
Why Partnership is a Business Imperative for Companies Pursuing Gender Equity
December 12, 2017We believe that participation of the private sector is a key factor in achieving lasting social change at scale for a number of issues. When it comes to advanc…