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The sharp division between how philanthropic money is generated and how is it is distributed is facing increasing scrutiny. While foundations typically define themselves by their grantmaking, these grants account for only a small proportion of the total assets. How should foundation assets most effectively contribute to public good?
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How should foundation assets most effectively contribute to public good?
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Opinion
Blended value: financial returns, SDG’s and gender in harmony
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Opinion
Foundations, invest in impact
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Analysis
Intentional investing
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News
New report: Untapped potential of impact investing
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Conference Report
Alliance webinar: Should philanthropy be more open about its investments?
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Opinion
Three investing myths that undermine foundations’ impact
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Analysis
‘It is give-back time’: In conversation with Paul Hamlyn Founda…
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News
Alliance magazine September 2020 issue on foundation investments out today
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Special feature
Investments are our superpower
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Special feature
Investing for a just transition
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Special feature
In profile: Philanthropic investing
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Special feature
Virtue signalling is not always a virtue: Conversation with Hewlett’s…
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Special feature
Harnessing the philanthropy and finance sectors for social good
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Special feature
Mission-driven investing: are foundations doing enough?
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Special feature
Time for climate and sustainability coherence
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Special feature
Finding families for orphan issues
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Special feature
Making philanthropy’s superpower super
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Special feature
Hitting the bull’s-eye
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Special feature
Moving at the speed of trust
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Editorial
The Hewlett way
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