social impact investing - Publications - Faculty & Research

04 Feb 2022
Book

Beyond the Cold War: Reinventing Socialism in 5 Countries

Although many view socialism through the rigid lens of Soviet orthodoxy, it has always been a work in progress and an evolving and adaptable ideology on a global scale, says Harvard Business School Marvin Bower Associate Professor Jeremy Friedman. In his new book, Ripe... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

01 Mar 2013
News

Two Decades of Social Progress

improve institutions dedicated to creating social value. The initiative's impact on the School has been profound. HBS faculty have written nearly 1,000 cases, articles, and books on View Details

15 Mar 2019
News

A Model of Drive and Impact

million in revenues. We grew very fast. “I decided to donate part of the money that we made with Clicars to social causes related to swim challenges. I decided to pick out different places in the world to conduct unprecedented swims... View Details

Keywords: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers; Retail Trade

24 Nov 2020
Working Paper Summaries

Accounting for Product Impact in the Consumer Finance Industry

Keywords: by George Serafeim and Katie Trinh; Financial Services

23 Mar 2003
Research & Ideas

Globalization: Little Impact on the Continent

Experts on the African economies say globalization has yet to benefit the continent in a significant way, and that what is really needed is political change and more investment from within its own borders. The comments came during a panel... View Details

Keywords: by Julie Jette

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Transforming Education Through Social Entrepreneurship

profiles of public and private companies and nonprofit organizations. ImpactAlpha - News on the impact investment sector. Also includes the ImpactSpace database that includes information on and investors and over 4,000... View Details

19 Jun 2013
News

Your Guide to Social Enterprise

"The book is full of debates about cross-sector activity," explains Keohane. "It's meant to give an overview with a lot of interesting models. This is for people who are deeply committed to solving entrenched social problems. I want to... View Details

Keywords: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations; Personal Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

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Social Entrepreneurship & Systems Change

rights, and public policy. It was established in 1944 and is based in New York City. Kapor Capital - a venture capital arm of Kapor Center for Social Impact specializing in View Details

01 Mar 2015
News

What Is Harvard’s Impact in the World?

It’s safe to assume that Harvard University alumni collectively have a significant impact in the world, but just how significant is hard to know. That is why Harvard Business School is leading a University-wide effort to quantify the... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

February 2015 (Revised June 2016)
Case

AltSchool: School Reimagined

By: John J-H Kim, Kyla Wilkes and Christine S. An

Max Ventilla and his team launches in 2013 AltSchool, a new network of tech-savvy independent K-8 "micro-schools." AltSchool is born out of Ventilla's frustration with the education options available for his young daughter. During his search, Ventilla comes to the... View Details

Keywords: Education Technology; School Models; Product Development; Entrepreneurship; Talent Development And Retention; Social Impact Investment; Information Technology; Business Model; Education; Business Startups; Customization and Personalization; Growth and Development Strategy; Education Industry; United States

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26 Apr 2018
Cold Call Podcast

Why JPMorgan Chase Is Investing Millions in Detroit

Keywords: Re: Joseph L. Bower; Financial Services

05 Jul 2006
Working Paper Summaries

Measuring Consumer and Competitive Impact with Elasticity Decompositions

Keywords: by Thomas J. Steenburgh; Advertising

May–June 2023
Article

Should Your Start-up Be For-profit or Nonprofit?: A Guide for Social Entrepreneurs

By: Cait Brumme and Brian Trelstad

Years ago the line between nonprofit and for-profit enterprises was clear, but that has changed. Nonprofits now offer products that compete with those of the best for-profits, and for-profits can deliver as much social value as charities. Despite the blurred... View Details

Keywords: Business Startups; Social Entrepreneurship; Mission and Purpose; Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Firms; Decision Choices and Conditions

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18 Oct 2021
Blog Post

Embracing Activism for Social Change

America, two years with an impact investment venture capital fund in India, and a year in Denmark as a Fulbright Research Fellow studying social return on View Details

14 Nov 2011
Working Paper Summaries

The Impact of Corporate Sustainability on Organizational Process and Performance

Keywords: by Robert G. Eccles, Ioannis Ioannou & George Serafeim; Accounting

August 2009 (Revised September 2011)
Case

Whole Foods: Balancing Social Mission and Growth

By: Christopher Marquis, Marya Besharov and Bobbi Thomason

In 2009, Whole Foods stands at a crossroads. Their incredible growth over the past 25 years has vaulted them into the ranks of the largest US supermarkets and they have arguably led to the widespread acceptance of natural and organic foods in the United States. Yet... View Details

Keywords: Business Model; Leadership; Growth and Development Strategy; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Environmental Sustainability; Food and Beverage Industry; Retail Industry; United States

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09 Jul 2010
Working Paper Summaries

The Limits of Nonprofit Impact: A Contingency Framework for Measuring Social Performance

Keywords: by Alnoor Ebrahim & V. Kasturi Rangan

02 Sep 2008
Research & Ideas

Indulgence vs. Regret: Investing in Future Memories

afford to buy a $20,000 (and up) watch choose to do otherwise? "Marketers can convince consumers that buying their product is actually a farsighted behavior," Keinan says. "In that sense, consumers are investing in future... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna

06 Jun 2018
News

The Business of Social Justice

further ensuring that schools with high needs receive the resources and funding to meet them. “There is nothing more important than building the foundations for social change,” says Brooks. “Rosa Parks’ civil disobedience didn’t just... View Details