• Case Study

Impact Assessment in Practice

  • Source : JP Morgan
  • June 2021
This case study from JP Morgan outlines practical approaches to impact assessment within the realm of social finance. It details methodologies and frameworks used to measure and evaluate the social and environmental outcomes of investments. The document provides insights into how financial institutions can integrate robust impact measurement practices into their investment processes, ensuring accountability and demonstrating the tangible benefits of social finance initiatives to stakeholders.
  • Paper / Report

How Philanthropy Can Support Systems-Change Leaders

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • May 2021
This report outlines how philanthropy can nurture systems-change leaders who drive transformative and cross-sector impact. It emphasizes flexible funding, leadership pipelines, adaptive governance, and trust-based collaborations. Case examples demonstrate how sustained investment in leadership capacity can dismantle entrenched systems. The report provides funder guidance for identifying, supporting, and sustaining systems-change agents.
  • Paper / Report

How Nonprofits Can Power Innovation Beyond Their Core Programs

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • May 2021
This blog post presents a case study of a social-sector organization that implemented a transparent, inclusive, and structured decision-making process. Faced with internal challenges around representation and accountability, the organization redesigned its governance model to include diverse stakeholder voices, particularly those of historically marginalized groups. New systems were introduced to ensure clarity of roles, equitable participation, and open communication. The case highlights the cultural shifts and leadership practices required to foster inclusive decision-making. It offers practical steps for other organizations seeking to operationalize their values, balance power dynamics, and enhance transparency in both strategy and day-to-day operations.
  • Case Study

Unlocking Impact Capital -the Indian Family Office Edition

  • Source : IIC
  • May 2021
This edition focuses on unlocking impact capital specifically from Indian family offices. It explores the growing interest and potential of family offices in India to invest in ventures that generate both financial returns and positive social or environmental impact. The report delves into motivations, strategies, and challenges for family offices engaging in impact investing, highlighting their role in advancing sustainable development in India.
  • Blog

How Data Scientists Can Reduce CO2

  • Source : Towards Data Science
  • May 2021
This article outlines how data scientists can significantly contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and combating climate change. It discusses leveraging data analysis to optimize energy consumption in industries, smart grids, and transportation. Data scientists can build predictive models for renewable energy generation, identify inefficiencies in supply chains, and design sustainable urban planning solutions. Furthermore, they can analyze environmental data to track emission sources, monitor deforestation, and evaluate the effectiveness of climate policies. By providing actionable insights, data scientists empower organizations and governments to make data-driven decisions that foster environmental sustainability.
  • Blog

How Data Science Can Give Further Understanding on Urban Poverty

  • Source : Towards Data Science
  • May 2021
This article explores how data science can provide deeper insights into urban poverty, moving beyond traditional statistical analyses. It discusses the use of big data, machine learning, and spatial analysis to identify and understand the multifaceted dimensions of poverty within urban environments. The piece highlights how data science can reveal hidden patterns, correlations, and causal factors related to income inequality, access to resources, housing, and social services. By integrating diverse data sources, it enables more precise targeting of interventions and the development of evidence-based policies for urban development and poverty alleviation.
  • Media Article

How Big Data Insights Can Lead to Better Mental Healthcare

  • Source : HealthITAnalytics
  • May 2021
This article discusses how Big Data insights are revolutionizing mental healthcare by offering unprecedented understanding into psychiatric epidemiology. It highlights the use of predictive modeling, clustering, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to identify risk factors, characterize disease trajectories, and personalize treatment plans. By analyzing large datasets from electronic health records and social media, Big Data can pinpoint high-risk individuals for early intervention, inform targeted interventions, and even discover biomarkers. The piece emphasizes how these analytical techniques lead to more precise diagnoses and effective, individualized mental health support.
  • Blog

Data Science: A New Career Choice for All Women

  • Source : Towards Data Science
  • May 2021
This article advocates for data science as an accessible and promising career path for women. It addresses common misconceptions and highlights the diverse skill sets required, emphasizing that the field welcomes individuals from various academic backgrounds. The piece discusses the growing demand for data professionals and the numerous opportunities available, promoting data science as a fulfilling and impactful career choice for women. It aims to inspire more women to pursue roles in this rapidly expanding and influential industry.
  • Paper / Report

How Nonprofits Can Map Their Programs to Their Strategy

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • April 2021
This report introduces the "strategic engines " framework for nonprofits, encouraging them to foster innovation beyond their core programs. It outlines how to create dedicated structures and teams to incubate new ideas, ensure alignment with mission, and drive long-term impact. Emphasizing the importance of governance, culture, and experimentation, the report explores how organizations can build the internal capacity to test, refine, and scale innovative approaches. It provides case examples where innovation has become a lever for systemic change. The report positions nonprofits not just as service providers but as adaptive institutions capable of leading transformative change through disciplined innovation.
  • Paper / Report

David Miliband, A Conversation with Badr Jafar

  • Source : Springer
  • April 2021
This research paper from Stanford PACS investigates how High Net Worth (HNW) donors utilize online information provided by philanthropic intermediaries to guide their giving. The study acknowledges the increasing number of platforms that organize and analyze nonprofit data to aid donor decision-making, but notes the unknown extent of their actual use and usefulness to donors. Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the project focuses on HNW donors’ research practices and their engagement with online data for identifying potential grantees.
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