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14 Dec 1999
Research & Ideas

From Spare Change to Real Change: The Social Sector as a Beta Site for Business Innovation

equipment, and tired executives on their way out. Such arm's-length models of corporate philanthropy have not produced fundamental solutions to America's most urgent domestic problems of public education, jobs for the disadvantaged, and... View Details

Keywords: by Rosabeth Moss Kanter

22 Oct 2014
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Translating business success into meaningful societal impact

Ash Dahod (MBA 1981) talks about using his business success to benefit society through philanthropy in his local community and in a large-scale housing development project in Mumbai, India. (Published October 2014) View Details

March 2001
Article

The E-Philanthropy Revolution is Here to Stay

By: James Austin

Keywords: Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Online Technology

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Social Entrepreneurship & Systems Change

Detailed information on company professionals including relationships among firms/organizations and executives Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation - a global venture philanthropy firm supporting early stage, high impact... View Details

Arthur A. Kent

Kent introduced the mass production of high quality receivers. By 1926, Kent had sold more than 1 million sets, with annual sales exceeding $60 million. He was renowned for his philanthropy interests, Atwater Kent Foundation and Atwater... View Details

Keywords: Fabricated Goods

23 May 2019
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Michael R. Bloomberg, MBA 1966

the Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees 1997 Publishes Bloomberg by Bloomberg 2001 Elected Mayor of New York City 2012 Launches Bloomberg Philanthropies 2014 Returns to Bloomberg LP as CEO 2017 Coauthors Climate of Hope Founder,... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

November–December 1999
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Philanthropy's New Agenda: Creating Value

By: Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer

Keywords: Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Value

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Digital Transformation Leadership Donors - Alumni

impact. We gratefully acknowledge the following donors who, through their generous support, are fueling this digital transformation. Bancel Philanthropies Bracken P. Darrell, MBA 1991 Yoshimi Shinohara Michael L. Speiser, MBA 1998 View Details

20 Aug 2013
First Look

First Look: August 20

mentors can―and should―play in cultivating and sharing juniors' career narratives. Purchase this case: http://hbr.org/search/413122-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case 313-111 Venture Philanthropy: Its Evolution and Its Future This note explores the current state of... View Details

Keywords: Anna Secino

21 Apr 2011
Research & Ideas

Searching for Better Practices in Social Investing

Investing: Emerging Trends in a Changing Landscape," a recent panel discussion hosted by Harvard Business School's Social Enterprise Initiative. They also touched on growing trends including venture philanthropy and social impact... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Financial Services

14 Dec 2011
Research & Ideas

The New Measures for Improving Nonprofit Performance

How can nonprofit leaders address such conflicting demands? Harvard Business School Working Knowledge recently spoke with two leaders in the field of nonprofit performance management. Mario Morino is cofounder and chairman of Venture View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna

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Corporate giving, foundations and grants

information about the missions, programs, and finances of more than 1.7 million IRS-recognized organizations. A free version of GuideStar is available remotely through Candid. Chronicle of Philanthropy: Covers foundation and corporate giving. View Details

01 Dec 2015
News

Giving Advice

(courtesy of Susan Wolf Ditkoff) The philanthropy economy is booming. Last year, America’s charitable giving totaled $358.38 billion, equaling 2.1 percent of GDP—a number last attained in prerecession 2004. With that growth have come a... View Details

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Theobald Gathering Spaces | About

Theobald Gathering Spaces Tom Theobald (MBA 1960) was a dedicated donor and volunteer for HBS who has committed his philanthropy to the upgrading of the outdoor gathering spaces across the campus by creating welcoming gathering places for... View Details

09 Oct 2019
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Building a Tradition of Giving

Barry Sternlicht (MBA 1986) Barry Sternlicht (MBA 1986) Over time and experience, Barry Sternlicht (MBA 1986) has developed an approach to philanthropy that bridges both his professional and personal lives, delivering impact to both. He... View Details

24 Sep 2015
Blog Post

Why We Recruit: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

Nancy Huang (HBS ’96), Director of Outreach, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Describe your organization in three to five sentences. The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation is a global venture philanthropy firm supporting early stage, high... View Details

Keywords: Nonprofit / Government

26 May 2020
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Can the ‘Cummings Way’ Live On after the Founder Retires?

Keywords: Re: Christina R. Wing; Real Estate

24 Apr 2014
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Understanding the language of business

scholarships, and supported the renovation of Stone Hall (formerly Quincy House). “I have chosen to spend a great deal of my philanthropy on Harvard,” Rothenberg once said. “I’m in the investment business, and it’s hard to find a better... View Details

24 Apr 2014
News

From venture capitalist to 'compassionate capitalist'

co-creator of the concept. Born in Egypt and now living in England, Cohen became interested in social capital and philanthropy in 2000 when he led the UK Treasury’s Social Investment Task Force. He subsequently was involved in a variety... View Details

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Ipsita Dasgupta

parents to seek better healthcare and education for their children or a venture philanthropy fund that supports hospitals, schools, and microfinance institutions that provide for the needs of the poor. View Details

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