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Systems Change Is a Noun and a Verb

There are generally three types of problems: simple, complicated, and complex. Simple problems, such as needing to change a light bulb, can usually be addressed by commonly known solutions that are relatively straightforward to execute. Complicated problems such as... Read more

Creating a Culture of Learning at the Kauffman Foundation

Over the last several years, philanthropic actors have gradually embraced the fact that being more intentional about learning is critically important to their success. As noted in GEO’s recent publication,... Read more

Companies Across Latin America Embrace Shared Value and Purpose

Earlier this year, FSG’s Shared Value Initiative hosted the 9th annual Shared Value Leadership Summit in Boston, MA. The Summit brings together a wide array of corporate leaders and shared value practitioners to spark discussion... Read more

We Must Step Forward on Behalf of the Children at our Border

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” — Frederick Douglass, abolitionist and statesman

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela, Former President... Read more

Advancing Equity, Justice, and a Culture of Collaboration: Insights from the 2019 Collective Impact Convening

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The Best Way to Rejuvenate Rural America? Invest in Rural America.

When it comes to their impact, there’s an inaccurate and problematic narrative about rural areas—one in which rural areas take more than they give from the government. In a recent paper and New York... Read more

Impact Investing for Institutional Investors

Impact investing is here to stay and going mainstream: Recent impact investing conferences like the Impact Summit Europe and the GIIN that feature the who’s who of the financial services industry don’t leave any doubt about that. A good set of investment managers have an experienced head start... Read more

What Is Corporate Purpose? No, Let Me Rephrase That. What Is a Corporate Purpose Worth Having?

Everyone is talking about purpose these days. Customers and employees are asking about it. Millennials are particularly insistent about seeing evidence of purpose. At FSG, we’re encouraged that companies are thinking and talking about purpose. We have been working with companies to strengthen... Read more

New Strategy Guide for CSR Professionals

In today’s social and political context, expectations for companies to contribute to social change are high and continue to grow. A range of stakeholders—consumers, employees, communities, and even increasingly investors—demand that corporations do more as social change actors.

For CSR and... Read more

Colombian Companies Embrace Shared Value to Build Peace

Over the last couple of years, FSG has supported Colombia’s National Industry Association (ANDI) in its work helping companies address social... Read more

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