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Viewpoint: The Deaths of Effective Altruism
Sam Bankman-Fried is finally facing punishment. Let’s also put his ruinous philosophy on trial.
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- Investing, Technology
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- Global
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The African Development Bank Donates $20 Million to Strengthen Food Security and Increase Incomes of Small Producers in Senegal
The project will help build several kinds of agricultural infrastructure.
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- Agriculture, Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: 5 Reasons To Focus On Venture Philanthropy In 2024
Venture philanthropists operate through foundations, education capital funds and private firms that give grants and other capital to social entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
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- Social Enterprise
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- Global
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- nonprofits, philanthropy
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Press Release: Root Capital Chosen as the Nonprofit Partner for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters’ Collaboration with Kevin Costner
In celebration of a new series of coffee blends inspired by the actor, Root Capital will receive a $100,000 donation from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®.
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- Agriculture, Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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A New Approach to Philanthropy: Why the Sector Must Prioritize Systems Change — And How Funders Can Respond
As global development challenges like inequality and climate change worsen, philanthropy is increasingly focusing on systems change — i.e., efforts to address the complex root causes of societal problems, rather than simply addressing the problems themselves. Heather Grady at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) explores why this new focus requires a different approach to philanthropic giving, and shares key learnings from RPA's Shifting Systems Initiative that could be useful to the broader philanthropic community working on systems change.
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- Investing
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Analysis: Philanthropy’s Great Convergence
Philanthropy funds nurture innovative ideas for social good; CSR funds help roll out projects, and impact investments help ventures scale up for a change in society.
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- Investing, Social Enterprise
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- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: ImpactAssets and Partners Extend $12 Million Loan to High-Impact Residential Solar Provider PosiGen, Catalyzing the Energy Transition in Lower-Income American Communities
PosiGen offers a unique solar leasing model that removes barriers for low- and moderate-income homeowners.
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- Energy
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- North America
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India supports African Development Bank’s Digital Financial Inclusion Drive in Africa with $2 Million Donation
The financial commitment for digital public infrastructure will leverage the lives of millions of unbanked and underserved Africans.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa