• Case Study

Impatient Readiness: The State of Social Finance in Canada 2021

  • Source : Table of Impact Investment Practitioners
  • 1 March 2018
This report provides a comprehensive portrait of social finance in Canada, outlining the complex ecosystem involving investors, intermediaries, and beneficiaries. It highlights the significant role of the co-operative model and identifies opportunities and barriers across provinces, with a focus on popular initiatives and concepts of inclusion, equity, and diversity. The report discusses successful programs like the Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) and addresses challenges such as investor perception of risk.
  • Case Study

Towards Greater Effectiveness and Accountability in Impact Investing

  • Source : IDS
  • 1 February 2018
This paper explores approaches to enhance effectiveness and accountability in impact investing. It examines the roles of different private sector stakeholders in contributing to social and environmental impact, highlighting the complexities and challenges in measuring and demonstrating real-world outcomes. The authors delve into the need for robust frameworks and transparent reporting to ensure that investments genuinely achieve their stated impact goals, fostering greater trust and legitimacy within the burgeoning impact investing landscape.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Measuring Geographic Inequalities: Dealing with Multiple Health Resources by Data Envelopment Analysis

  • Source : Frontiers in Public Health
  • 1 February 2018
This article focuses on measuring geographic inequalities in health resources using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). It demonstrates how DEA can assess the efficiency of healthcare resource allocation across different regions, identifying areas with suboptimal distribution. The study offers a robust methodology for policymakers to identify and address disparities in access to health services, promoting more equitable healthcare systems and improving public health outcomes across diverse geographic areas.
  • Paper / Report

Gender Equality and Big Data

  • Source : UN Women
  • 1 January 2018
This publication explores the intersection of gender equality and big data, examining how big data can be leveraged to understand and address gender inequalities. It highlights the current data gaps concerning women and girls and discusses the potential of big data to provide nuanced insights into their lives, challenges, and contributions. The report also addresses the risks of bias in big data and emphasizes the need for ethical data practices to ensure that big data initiatives genuinely advance gender equality.
  • Paper / Report

A Process Evaluation of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative, a Leadership Development Program

  • Source : The University of Oklahoma
  • 1 January 1970
This process evaluation assesses the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, examining its effectiveness in meeting the basic psychological and developmental needs of youth. The evaluation employs self-determination theory and the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets framework as complementary lenses. It investigates whether YPI, an out-of-school program for teenage development, successfully implements its experience to foster leadership, community service, and personal growth, aiming to provide insights into its program design and impact on youth participants.
  • Paper / Report

What we talk about when we talk about democratizing philanthropy

  • Source : Urban Institute
  • 1 January 1970
This report examines the concept of "democratizing philanthropy," exploring its various interpretations. It discusses whether it means expanding access to the existing philanthropic sector or fundamentally transforming power dynamics and resource allocation within it. The paper delves into emerging methods like giving circles and crowdfunding that aim to mobilize more givers and new forms of philanthropic capital. It also considers the role of empowering diverse groups, such as African Americans, to embrace the "philanthropist" label, thereby redefining what philanthropy entails. The analysis highlights a tension between continuity and change,
  • Media Article

What Colin Kaepernick's philanthropy tells us about his vision for social change in America

  • Source : Sports Illustrated
  • 1 January 1970
This article examines Colin Kaepernick’s philanthropic efforts and how they reflect his vision for social change in America. It delves into the specific organizations and causes he supported with his $1 million pledge, highlighting his focus on issues like police brutality, racial inequality, and human rights. Kaepernick’s approach emphasizes being "just in unjust places" and confronting "ignorance with education." His donations, distributed across various cities and causes, reveal a broad commitment to systemic change and empowering marginalized communities, often through practical interventions like mobile health clinics and educational programs, showcasing a strategic approach to activism beyond symbolic protests.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Welfare state and philanthropy in Higher Education: Theoretical insights under review

  • Source : Academia.edu
  • 1 January 1970
This article offers a theoretical review of the interplay between the welfare state and philanthropy in the context of Higher Education. It examines how the roles of government funding and private charitable giving intersect and influence the landscape of universities and research institutions. The authors analyze various theoretical perspectives on the relationship between public provision and private support in higher education, considering implications for access, equity, and institutional autonomy. The paper aims to provide a framework for understanding the evolving dynamics of funding and governance in the higher education sector.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Under the Mask of Philanthropy

  • Source : tandfonline.com
  • 1 January 1970
This article critically examines the concept of "philanthropy," suggesting that it can sometimes operate under a deceptive guise. It explores instances where philanthropic endeavors might serve to obscure underlying motives, maintain existing power structures, or promote specific agendas that may not genuinely align with broader social benefit. The author analyzes the complexities and potential contradictions within philanthropic practices, urging a more nuanced and critical understanding of their real-world impacts and implications for social change.
  • Academic / Journal Article

The social bases of philanthropy

  • Source : Annual Reviews
  • 1 January 1970
This article reviews the social bases of philanthropy, exploring the various sociological perspectives that explain private giving for public purposes. It delves into different theoretical understandings of altruism, self-interest, and reciprocity within the context of philanthropic behavior. The discussion likely covers individual, organizational, and societal factors that influence charitable giving, providing a comprehensive overview of the social mechanisms underlying philanthropic activities and their broader societal implications.
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