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Analyze This

Demonstrating that giving makes a difference is one of the biggest challenges facing philanthropy. In business, profit provides a good (though not perfect) guide to whether your activities are working. But in philanthropy there is no such standard unit of measurement for impact – though plenty of efforts are under way to change this. Here’s […]

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Mr Philanthrocapitalism Goes to Washington

Wednesday was a big day for philanthrocapitalism in Washington DC. Bill Gates delivered an impassioned speech, highlighting the growing success of his foundation in driving change in America’s schools and improving global public health. He urged politicians to do all they can to build on this success, including by working even more effectively in partnership […]