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- Collective Impact, Corporate/CSR, Economic Development, Foundation Strategy
Leveraging Historic Federal Investment: Roles for Communities, Companies, and Funders
How three key groups of stakeholders can help realize the potential of federal investment in a new wave of…


- Corporate/CSR, Equity
By Staying Committed to Social Impact in Times of Uncertainty, Companies Can See Long-Term Benefit
Companies that divest in social impact may be sacrificing long-term growth opportunities for short-term gains.
Thriving through Connection: An Interview with Anita Patel of the Bush Foundation
February 2, 2023Part of a series of conversations with rural leaders, this blog challenges funders to rethink assumptions about rural communities.
Compassion and Connection: An Interview with A Better Chance, A Better Community (ABC2)
January 12, 2023Part of a series of conversations with rural leaders, this blog addresses challenges faced by rural communities in northeastern North Carolina.
The Role of Power: Supporting the Conditions that Enable Companies to Center Equity
December 13, 2022This is the seventh in a series of articles based on the guide to Centering Equity in Corporate Purpose published by FSG and the Shared Value Initiative in May…
Addressing Health Inequities in Rural California: An Interview with Roque Barros, Jr.
December 12, 2022Part of a series of conversations with rural leaders, this blog discusses health inequities in Imperial Valley, California.
Economic Development and Native Communities: An Interview with Martin Jennings
November 21, 2022Part of a series of conversations with rural leaders, this blog discusses economic development and Native communities in the U.S.
What Does It Really Take for Companies to Lead on Gender Equity?
November 17, 2022This is the sixth in a series of articles based on the guide to Centering Equity in Corporate Purpose published by FSG and the Shared Value Initiative in May 2…
A Portfolio of Practices: One Solution Isn’t Enough
November 15, 2022This is the fifth in a series of articles based on the guide to Centering Equity in Corporate Purpose published by FSG and the Shared Value Initiative in May 2…
Change the World: By Focusing on the Human Impact of the Climate Crisis, Companies Can Turn Risks into Opportunities
October 11, 2022It’s time for business to move beyond simply managing risks to addressing opportunity as the world reels under a growing climate crisis.
Putting Equity at the Center of Business Growth Strategies
October 6, 2022This is the fourth in a series of articles based on the guide to Centering Equity in Corporate Purpose published by FSG and the Shared Value Initiative in May …
Building Local Power through Global Action: Lessons for the Corporate and Philanthropic Sectors
September 22, 2022Critical lessons from the 2022 Devex World Conference on the roles both corporations and foundations can play in our changing global landscape.