Over the past two centuries, economists, policy makers, and researchers have aspired to “harden” social science. A lot of progress has been made: using randomized, controlled experiments; making ...

Perhaps unusual for a big-budget sci-fi flick, Dr. Chapman strongly approved of the film’s science, and both he and Y — an environmental activist and artist who donates to the B612 Foundation — said ...

Often, investing is seen as a purely profit-driven activity separate from social concerns handled by charities or government programs. But there is a long tradition of using investing funds in ...

As funders, government agencies, and partners increasingly expect in-depth, transparent and reliable reporting around social impact projects, understanding how to measure and share data, progress and ...

A few months back, we received an internal letter from the founder of an NGO, reflecting on the relationship between funders and founders in the development sector. An anecdote about impact leaped out ...

This force will cause the cart to accelerate—in this case, to the left, or the opposite way it was heading, which is why it slows down during impact and even reverses direction. But what is the ...

The Spectrum of Impact (figure above) describes the full array of organizations that can—and should—create positive social and environmental impact. This includes four types of organizations, all of ...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission delivers an important warning when it requires a disclaimer in marketing materials to remind investors that “past performance is not a reliable indicator of ...