Publications
There is an emerging zeitgeist in the investment community: society’s goal should be to create an environmentally sustainable economy that is healthy and dignified for all people. This view represents a fundamental shift in the definition of “investment.” At its heart is a dawning awareness—grounded in evidence — of both the cost of not considering environmental sustainability and social impact, and the Read more...
Sara Olsen and Brett Galimidi co-wrote this article in the Brown Journal of World Affairs discussing solutions to our current economic and philanthropic crises through social entrepreneurship and the governance of its accounting and management systems.
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This catalog illustrates how to define the "addressable impact" of a product innovation.
The SROI Framework 1.0 describes the general philosophy and steps of the SROI methodology.
Wicked problems as defined by Wikipedia, "have incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements; and solutions to them are often difficult to recognize as such because of complex interdependencies." Such is the nature of impact assessment in complex areas such as human rights. This paper from SVT attempts to address the challenge using a case study from past SVT client Witness.
Provides summaries and analysis of nine methods used by social-purpose venture funds and engaged philanthropy portfolios to assess the non-financial impact of their investments or grants.
This paper provides a framework and step-by-step process for deploying foundation investment assets in a way that complements the foundation's mission. Examples include JP Morgan Chase's Community Development Fund, Calvert Foundation, Pacific Community Ventures, and Boston Community Capital. Has lessons useful for boards, financial advisors and executives of foundation endowments and other investment funds.
Argues for a mechanism to provide feedback to foundations about their own performance.
