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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…
A Statement of Commitment to Equity and Justice
August 22, 2017Recent rallies by white nationalists and President Trump’s statements placing blame on “many sides” suggest that some people believe public bigotry is increasi…
The Bottom Line Podcast: Time Inc.’s Alan Murray Discusses Shared Value
August 4, 2017A new episode of The Bottom Line, a podcast that explores how businesses are advancing social progress, Chief Content Officer at Time Inc.
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…
Discussing Opportunity Youth and Impact Hiring with House Committee on Education and the Workforce
July 21, 2017Earlier this week, I had the honor of serving on a panel of Opportunity Youth practitioners and experts presenting to the House of Representative’s Committee o…
What Proposed Cuts to U.S. Foreign Affairs Budget Mean for Public-Private Partnerships
July 20, 2017The analogy of foreign policy being a 3-legged stool is not new, but it is in jeopardy. As a member of the Washington State Advisory Committee for the U.S. Glo…
Business of Giving Podcast: What’s it like to work at FSG?
July 12, 2017The Business of Giving, a radio show and podcast hosted by Denver Frederick, recently visited our Washington, DC office to discuss what it’s like to work at F…
How Funders Can Support Immigrant Communities in Today’s Environment: A Conversation with Farmworker Justice and Vista Community Clinic
June 29, 2017In the months since the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the well-being of immigrant populations is a growing concern for city and state governments, civil soc…
The Potential of Gender Equity for Business and Society
June 26, 2017In the past few years, we have seen growing commitment and excitement around the world amongst foundations, non-profits, and companies who are re-thinking what…
Systems Thinking Tool: Journey Mapping
June 20, 2017Aimee’s spouse is in the Army and her family has relocated 14 times over the course of his career. In each community, she stops at the library to learn about h…
Strengthening a Struggling Collaboration through Evaluation: Lessons from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation
June 12, 2017For many years now, interest in nonprofit and philanthropic collaborations has been growing. Whether organizations are embracing collaborations because of shri…