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Should philanthropy step up in supporting a fundamental shift in the role that businesses are expected to play? And how can we galvanise philanthropic funding to drive systemic change in the private sector? In the latest edition of Philanthropy Impact, Forum’s Global Head, Purpose of Business Transition James Payne looks at where philanthropists should - and shouldn’t - invest, in order to help achieve a sustainable, socially just future. Read “Transforming business as usual: How philanthropy can help change the role of business in society” (p18): https://ow.ly/1TPg50UbIjG #Philanthropy #PurposeofBusiness

Take a 👀 at page 35 of Philanthropy Impact Magazine issue 31 Part 2. Ethiopiaid's very own Lisa Cousins MInstF (Dip) has written an article about how philanthropists can avoid common pitfalls of philanthropy . Lots of interesting thoughts on 'solutions for good' in here: https://lnkd.in/e9XnsnG5

How can we create a ripple effect through local investment? ✨ UKCF’s interim Co-CEO, Ben Robinson, has written an article in the latest Philanthropy Impact magazine issue: "The ripple effects of local initiatives have the potential to be huge." ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gpkhWUmm #Philanthropy #CommunityImpact #UKPhilanthropy #SocialChange #CommunityDevelopment

Explore the rise of impact investing as a philanthropic vehicle! Our latest blog post, "Impact Investing’s Role in Philanthropy," delves into the strategies reshaping traditional giving. Discover how impact investments offer donors a unique approach to support organizations with an expectation of return. Dive into real case studies and explore how impact investment opportunities can be used as a step in the donor cultivation lifecycle. Ready to unlock the potential of impact investing for your organization? Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02nYrsC0. #Healthcare #Philanthropy

Thanks Impact Entrepreneur for featuring this piece! If you’re at a foundation that’s engaged in or curious about #impactinvesting, please check out this article on why #activeownership should be low hanging fruit for foundations and how we embrace shareholder engagement at the Woodcock Foundation as a tool for impact!

💡 Have you ever wondered how foundations can make an impact without changing their portfolios? Stacey Faella's article dives into the power of shareholder engagement, a potent yet underutilized tool in philanthropy. 🔍 Shareholder engagement allows foundations to use their existing investments to push companies towards better environmental and social practices. Many foundations shy away despite its potential due to misconceptions about complexity and resources. 🌱 By engaging directly with corporate leadership and filing shareholder resolutions, foundations can drive significant changes. The impact can be profound, from improving supply chain practices to ensuring political transparency. Read the full article by Stacey Faella here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dcGqpj-n 👥 How can we encourage more foundations to embrace active ownership and utilize their voting power for meaningful change? . . . . #ImpactEntrepreneur #ImpactEconomy #ImpactInvesting #Philanthropy #SustainableInvesting #CommunityWealth #ShareholderEngagement #SocialImpact #ActiveOwnership #EnvironmentalImpact #CorporateResponsibility #MissionAlignedInvesting #InvestmentStrategy #CatalyticCapital #GovernanceReform

Explore the rise of impact investing as a philanthropic vehicle! Our latest blog post, "Impact Investing’s Role in Philanthropy," delves into the strategies reshaping traditional giving. Discover how impact investments offer donors a unique approach to support organizations with an expectation of return. Dive into real case studies and explore how impact investment opportunities can be used as a step in the donor cultivation lifecycle. Ready to unlock the potential of impact investing for your organization? Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02nYmJY0. #Healthcare #Philanthropy

Explore the rise of impact investing as a philanthropic vehicle! Our latest blog post, "Impact Investing’s Role in Philanthropy," delves into the strategies reshaping traditional giving. Discover how impact investments offer donors a unique approach to support organizations with an expectation of return. Dive into real case studies and explore how impact investment opportunities can be used as a step in the donor cultivation lifecycle. Ready to unlock the potential of impact investing for your organization? Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02nYsL00. #Healthcare #Philanthropy

Explore the rise of impact investing as a philanthropic vehicle! Our latest blog post, "Impact Investing’s Role in Philanthropy," delves into the strategies reshaping traditional giving. Discover how impact investments offer donors a unique approach to support organizations with an expectation of return. Dive into real case studies and explore how impact investment opportunities can be used as a step in the donor cultivation lifecycle. Ready to unlock the potential of impact investing for your organization? Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02nYtrT0. #Healthcare #Philanthropy

🌟 Manuela Jiménez López, our Research and Knowledge Professional, in her latest article for ImpactAlpha, explores the emergence of impact investing in Latin America, its drivers, challenges, and its potential to reshape the philanthropic landscape. 🔗Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e68if2VK