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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
- 19 Nov 2014
- News
The Power of Yes
change,” he summarizes.) Charged with overseeing a $100 million capital fund drive, Dichter wanted to explore the impulses behind people’s giving—or not giving. He wanted to dig deeper into what he saw as a conflict between the dominant,... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 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
- 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
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
From venture capitalist to 'compassionate capitalist'
First he pioneered the British venture capitalist industry, cofounding Apax Partners in 1972. Then Sir Ronald M. Cohen (MBA 1969) led the way in social investment, prompting The Economist to call him “the compassionate capitalist.” Now he is revolutionizing the way... View Details
- 18 Sep 2000
- Research & Ideas
Getting It Done: Improving Nonprofit Performance
number of for-profits that are focusing on problems in areas such as education and welfare-to-work? According to Bloomberg Senior Lecturer in Philanthropy Allen Grossman, the answers to these kinds of questions must take into... View Details
Keywords: by James E. Aisner
- 08 May 2020
- In Practice
Nonprofits Hurt by COVID-19 Must Hoard Cash to Hold On
survey by the Charities Aid Foundation of America. A staggering 97 percent of respondents expect their funding to decline during the next 12 months as the struggling economy and social distancing hurts fundraising efforts. What can... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 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
- 02 Dec 2018
- News
Fostering Great Leadership
consistent donors to the HBS Fund for many years and first gave out of gratitude for the benefits Ken received, and later to help preserve the School’s excellence. “I wanted to do what I could to help HBS remain a premier business... View Details
- 06 Sep 2024
- Blog Post
Harvard Business School Announces 2024 Goldsmith Fellows
led investment strategy and developed their “Innovation Fund,” focused on funding the next generation of philanthropy technology. Ben also forged Charity Navigator’s first partnership with the private... View Details
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History | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
Education Leaders Together: Accelerating Opportunities for America's Students. 2012 Two new MBA FIELD courses introduced: Social Impact Investing and Social Innovation Lab. 2011 HBS-led Forum on Social Impact Investing builds upon its prior research on venture View Details
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
Encouraging Young Entrepreneurs
Reunion established a fund to support the Harvard i-lab, the Harvard Launch Lab, and other HBS programs specifically fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Martignetti believes his ties to both Harvard College and HBS may give him “a... View Details
- 25 Aug 2016
- News
Announcing the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
File photo by Jon Chase - Harvard Staff Photographer File photo by Jon Chase - Harvard Staff Photographer Bloomberg Philanthropies and Harvard University have announced the launch of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. View Details
Keywords: Government
- 13 Nov 2020
- News
A Passion for Education
Bob Ryan (MBA 1970) Bob Ryan (MBA 1970), the first in his family to attend college, has come a long way from his Detroit roots. When the former chief financial officer (CFO) of Medtronic set up a fellowship fund at HBS, he wanted to pay... View Details
- 01 Aug 2014
- News
Cross-Class Connection
These two volunteers forged a cross-class connection that resulted in significant support for the HBS Fund for Leadership and Innovation. When Alex Crisses stepped up to cochair his 5th Reunion, he decided to couple his own ideas about... View Details
- 18 Jul 2018
- News
Ensuring HBS Remains a Dynamic Community
organizations in her community. Currently director of strategic philanthropy for Congregation Rodef Sholom, she has also served on the boards of the Marin Horizon School and the Greater Bay Area Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research... View Details
- 09 Aug 2024
- Blog Post
Addressing Inequities in Education: Social Enterprise Summer Fellow Amal Tariq (MBA 2025)
are working around the world to develop skills and knowledge while having significant responsibility and high impact. What are you working on this summer? I am spending this summer working at City Fund in Washington, D.C. through the... View Details
- 21 Jul 2011
- News
Social Investing’s Time Has Come
meaningful social impact and earn a financial return based on measurable results. While still new, the idea is gaining traction in the United States and England, where this innovative approach to funding social services originated. It’s... View Details
- 01 Jun 2018
- News
Floor It
therapeutics; and disseminating findings in real time. Currently, the Kraft team is tracking ongoing trials for pancreatic cancer, glioblastoma, multiple myeloma, and immune therapies. Finding Funding Fixes The Kraft team is also focused... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna; illustration by Mengxin Li
- 13 Nov 2020
- News
Realizing a Dream
the case method pedagogy “so relevant to making you a better leader.” Ferrara was so inspired by the transformational experience the School provided that he has been a regular contributor to the HBS Fund since earning his MBA and is a... View Details