Otherwise known as “charitable checking,” or “giving while living,” donor-advised funds are quickly becoming the most popular way to invest social capital. Link
Lewis Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Babson
Congrats to the Lewis Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Babson! Babson College has received a $10.8 million gift from the Lewis Charitable Foundation for the establishment of an institute to support teaching, research, and outreach in social entrepreneurship. The Lewis Institute at Babson College will develop leaders, create knowledge, and grow new enterprises to solve… Continue reading Lewis Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Babson
Inside Project Red Stripe
Andrew writes: You once followed developments at The Economist’s Project Red Stripe. We’re about to publish a book about it. Called Inside Project Red Stripe, it’s published conventionally (www.triarchypress.com) and, over the next few months, online (projectredstripe.blogspot.com). It’s an account of the six-month project and we think it’s a good guide to innovation and teamwork… Continue reading Inside Project Red Stripe
Yahoo Tries Affinity Search
Related to my previous posts on affinity search engines (see here and here), Yahoo has decided to dabble in this space: As part of Yahoo!’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiative, Yahoo! Search is announcing a new Infobar built on the SearchMonkey platform that will help Search users make donations to help find a cure for… Continue reading Yahoo Tries Affinity Search
Google’s Alternative Energy Ambitions
Some interesting quotes today from Google: …geothermal energy, or natural energy that can be harnessed beneath the earth’s surface, is the “sleeping giant” of alternative energy. Geothermal energy systems promise “extremely rapid growth if key technologies can be proven in the next few years,” he wrote. Link
The Portfolio Data Management System- A way to track and measure performance of social entrepreneurs
The Portfolio Data Management System (PDMS) will focus on so-called social entrepreneurs, or groups trying to bring about social change while also functioning like a business—in some cases even trying to make money. Some social enterprises are nonprofits, while others seek a return on investment. The PDMS is to be unveiled at the Clinton Global… Continue reading The Portfolio Data Management System- A way to track and measure performance of social entrepreneurs
A Worthy Read: Greed Is Good But Too Greedy Is Bad
Muhammad Yunus: It’s extreme greed. You misled people into getting involved. It’s irresponsible capitalism. The article then highlights the most interesting part: The most interesting part of the event was when Yunus talked to Michael Bishop, who’s co-written an entire book called “Philanthrocapitalism” based on the idea that the profit motive is a really good… Continue reading A Worthy Read: Greed Is Good But Too Greedy Is Bad
Google Launches 10^100 (ten to the 100th)- Submit Your Plan To Win
Google have announce the launch of project 10^100 (ten to the 100th), an innovative scheme designed to inspire and fund the development of ideas that will help to change the world. Members of the public have until 20th October to submit their ideas by completing a simple form and answering a few short questions about… Continue reading Google Launches 10^100 (ten to the 100th)- Submit Your Plan To Win
SRI Information and Links
I’ve gotten a lot of requests via email about where to get more information on socially responsible investing (SRI). Sorry I don’t have enough time to respond to all of you but here are some links: Center for Responsible Business– Moskowitz Research Program Under the umbrella of the Center since 2005, Moskowitz Research Program examines… Continue reading SRI Information and Links
Google Invests In Satellites To Help Bridge Digital Divide
This one is filed under digital divide: O3b’s service should be activated by late 2010 and provide speeds of up to 10G bps (bits per second) to other areas including Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. O3b plans to launch 16 MEO satellites, which can send data anywhere between a 45-degree angle north… Continue reading Google Invests In Satellites To Help Bridge Digital Divide