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- October 2023
- Case
Prime Coalition: Estimating Climate Impact
A case on CRANE, a tool to help investors and green technology companies estimate the future climate impact of new technologies and products, called emissions reduction potential (ERP). The case includes material on CRANE’s methodology for estimating future carbon... View Details
Keywords: Carbon Emissions; Environmental Accounting; Analysis; Climate Change; Green Technology; Innovation and Invention; Measurement and Metrics; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Risk and Uncertainty; Nonprofit Organizations; Social Enterprise
Rigol, Natalia, Benjamin N. Roth, Brian Trelstad, and Amram Migdal. "Prime Coalition: Estimating Climate Impact." Harvard Business School Case 824-119, October 2023.
- 25 Jun 2007
- Research & Ideas
HBS Cases: Beauty Entrepreneur Madam Walker
As the daughter of newly freed slaves on a Louisiana plantation, Sarah Breedlove's prospects at birth in 1867 foretold grinding poverty and toil. Over time, she graduated from the cotton fields to the washtub, marrying at the age of 14 and View Details
- 29 Nov 2017
- Research & Ideas
How to Succeed in Business (According to a 15th Century Trade Merchant)
broader potential as a societal goal,” says Reinert. “You needed to be wealthy to give to others. Instead of conquering, you could achieve greatness through excellence in trade.” “They incorporated business into a larger social and... View Details
Keywords: by Julia Hanna
- February 2020 (Revised January 2022)
- Case
Mission Related Investments at the Ford Foundation (A)
By: Shawn Cole, Michael Norris and T. Robert Zochowski
In 2017, Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic foundations in the world, was preparing to meet with his board of directors to discuss beginning a mission related investments (MRI) program. Walker hoped to devote $1 billion of... View Details
Keywords: Mission-Related Investing; Philanthropy; Foundation; Endowments; Socially Responsible Investing; Investment; Institutional Investing; Investment Activism; Governance; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Mission and Purpose; Social Enterprise; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; United States; New York (city, NY)
Cole, Shawn, Michael Norris, and T. Robert Zochowski. "Mission Related Investments at the Ford Foundation (A)." Harvard Business School Case 220-026, February 2020. (Revised January 2022.)
- 11 Jul 2023
- Blog Post
Second Life: Reflections on Complementing Success with an Encore Career
program that organizes offsite charitable activities, such as Habitat for Humanity. In addition, Velocity rewards employees with $1,000 cash contributions to their charities of choice and peer-to-peer ‘flash’ awards of Kiva gift cards... View Details
- 18 Jun 2014
- News
Robert (MBA 1964) and Lynn Burt
higher after-tax income, and we benefited from an income tax write-off this year.” Giving back to HBS is a priority for Burt. “If we want HBS to remain at the top, we have to invest in the school that has helped us get where we are.”... View Details
- 24 Jun 2014
- News
Gary (MBA 1963) and Terie Roubos
priorities. Working with the Gift Planning office, the Rouboses established a charitable gift annuity with their donation of appreciated stock. This unique way of giving benefits Terie for life, assists them... View Details
- 09 Nov 2015
- News
Chuck (MBA 1970) and Sue Fienning
served as a section correspondent since graduation. Raised in the Midwest by parents who believed in giving back to society, Fienning now lives in South Carolina where he serves as a senior advisor to Sumter Packaging Corporation, a firm... View Details
- 16 Mar 2018
- News
Douglas Spreng (MBA 1967)
and business through decades of change.” As his 50th reunion approached, Spreng considered what legacy he wanted to leave at HBS. In addition to including the School in his will, he established a charitable gift annuity (CGA). “I love the... View Details
- 01 Dec 2012
- News
HBS Gift Planning
family in the future. Under current IRS valuation methods, the portion of a charitable lead trust gift that will be transferred to family can be discounted, meaning that significant gifts can be made with little or no gift and estate tax... View Details
- 15 Dec 2015
- News
Jacek Makowski (MBA 1960)
as 1792, when the country lost its independence, there was a dearth of business acumen in Poland. That history makes the growth of Polish businesses since the fall of Communism nothing short of amazing.” Makowski’s recent gift adds a View Details
- 16 Dec 2016
- News
Kurt (MBA 1967) and Louise Wulff
commitment to the School by establishing a charitable remainder trust. The trust will support HBS, as well as his undergraduate college and high school. “Each school played a role in preparing me for the next step in life,” explains... View Details
- 01 Dec 2011
- News
FAQ
Investing in HBS What Keeps HBS Ahead? You Do! The Personal Touch Donor Spotlight Research With Impact: Changing Global Health Practices Why is this a good time to establish a charitable lead trust? Record low rates used in determining... View Details
- 10 Mar 2011
- News
Philanthropy’s Dilemma
An estimated ten times more money will pour into philanthropy during the first half of this century than during the entire century before. A high-profile case in point is the Giving Pledge, a campaign headed by Bill Gates and Warren... View Details
- 01 Sep 2016
- News
Why We Do—or Don’t—Donate Time and Money
What is the role of volunteerism and other charitable giving in the United States? About one in four adults volunteer every year. About one in two adults give more than $25 to... View Details
Keywords: April White
- March 2001
- Article
The E-Philanthropy Revolution is Here to Stay
By: James Austin
Austin, James. "The E-Philanthropy Revolution is Here to Stay." Chronicle of Philanthropy (March 2001).
- May 2015
- Case
China Yintai: Developing Shared Value in China
By: Christopher Marquis, Ying Zhang and Shiyu Yang
Under the leadership of CEO and President Shen Guojun, China Yintai was increasingly committed to philanthropic initiatives. Drawing upon his experience as an entrepreneur and a philanthropist, Mr. Shen saw the urgent need to build bridges between business practices... View Details
Marquis, Christopher, Ying Zhang, and Shiyu Yang. "China Yintai: Developing Shared Value in China." Harvard Business School Case 415-078, May 2015.
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
The way to measure success
exponentially to positively impact the lives of millions. Through his family foundation and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, Kraft has donated hundreds of millions to nonprofit organizations. Kraft and his late wife, Myra,... View Details
- November–December 1999
- Article
Philanthropy's New Agenda: Creating Value
By: Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer
Porter, Michael E., and Mark R. Kramer. "Philanthropy's New Agenda: Creating Value." Harvard Business Review 77, no. 6 (November–December 1999): 121–130.
- 12 Aug 2010
- News
You Can’t Take It with You
Last week, The Giving Pledge announced that forty of the wealthiest families and individuals in the United States have committed to give away at least half their fortunes to View Details