Observatory • social impact

Democratizing philanthropy while empowering high-performing non profits

Interviews

Democratizing philanthropy while empowering high-performing non profits

A talk with Leap Ambassador Mari Kuraishi, President of GlobalGiving, on how technology-driven philanthropy can help increasing the effectiveness of social sector organizations

Bridging the gap between philanthropy and investments: impact investing for foundations

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Bridging the gap between philanthropy and investments: impact investing for foundations

The Ford Foundation will be allocating $1 billion in mission-related investments to create synergies between its endowment allocations and grantmaking

Four questions to Christine Rhomberg, Managing Director of the Hilti Foundation

Interviews

Four questions to Christine Rhomberg, Managing Director of the Hilti Foundation

Three keywords can be useful to summarize the Hilti's model: a multi-faceted governance, a mutually beneficial approach with the CSR activities of the Hilti Group, and the use of partnerships with experienced players in the social sector

The Avina Foundation’s approach for systemic change

Interviews

The Avina Foundation’s approach for systemic change

Bridging impactful alliances to create systemic change through accessible innovations and sustainable models. The interview with Gabriel Baracatt, CEO Avina Foundation & Fernando Rueda Koster, Strategic Partnership Europe

Empowering a new generation of social sector leaders. The examples of Dialogue Social Enterprise and the Ashoka Visionary Program

Interviews

Empowering a new generation of social sector leaders. The examples of Dialogue Social Enterprise and the Ashoka Visionary Program

Our interview with Andreas Heinecke and Raphaela Tončić-Sorinj highlights some key lessons for social entrepreneurs and investors.

Promoting Strategic Philanthropy to achieve greater social impact. The Effective Philanthropy Group at The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Interviews

Promoting Strategic Philanthropy to achieve greater social impact. The Effective Philanthropy Group at The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

In an interview with Fay Twersky, Director of the Effective Philanthropy Group at The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, we examine the cutting-edge approach to achieve social impact of one of the largest foundations in the world.

Setting up the basis for success: the Center for Violence Free Relationships

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Setting up the basis for success: the Center for Violence Free Relationships

In an interview with Matt Huckabay, Executive Director of the Center for Violence-Free Relationships (Placerville, California), we highlight organizational – and economic – benefits and pitfalls to avoid when adopting a Theory of Change (ToC).

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