B-Corps, mission-driven business models, impact investing
This cluster explores the key insights and popular themes from the Stanford Social Innovation Review in 2025, emphasizing the necessity for localized solutions to address global social challenges. It highlights the role of collaboration and collective action in driving social change and philanthropy across different regions.
This cluster focuses on the Third Sector's initiatives to promote an outcomes-focused government model that prioritizes community needs and enhances public service delivery. It also highlights the development of a systems change evaluation approach aimed at fostering collaborative partnerships and culturally responsive practices to improve government responsiveness and community outcomes.
This cluster explores how Limited Partners (LPs) are enhancing their role in impact investing by providing support to General Partners (GPs) and impact fund managers beyond mere financial contributions. It highlights ten specific strategies that LPs are employing to help these managers navigate the current fundraising challenges in 2026.
The Elmwood Facility Goodwill marks a groundbreaking initiative as the first store to operate within a prison, aimed at providing job opportunities and essential clothing to incarcerated women. This innovative approach not only supports rehabilitation but also addresses the challenges of reintegration into society post-incarceration.
This cluster explores the burgeoning 'silver economy' in Latin America, emphasizing innovative solutions and investment opportunities aimed at promoting healthy aging for the region's older population. It highlights the role of impact investing in supporting startups that cater to the needs of older adults, addressing both economic growth and social well-being.
Federal guarantees are playing a crucial role in expanding financing options for charter school facilities, addressing the increasing demand in the U.S. This initiative aims to support the growth of charter schools by making it easier to secure funding for their infrastructure needs.
In October 2024, Goodwill launched its first store inside the Elmwood Facility in California, specifically designed for incarcerated women. This initiative aims to provide job preparation and clothing access, addressing significant employment barriers faced by women upon reentry into society.