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A short contribution about talent to the Alternative Commission on Social Investment

This is included in the (highly recommended) report of the Alternative Commission on Social Investment, published last week The ideas are explore in more depth in the piece on If social sector funders were actually like Venture Capitalists Some of this generalises, perhaps at times unfairly, but the key issue is the talents and skills … Continue reading A short contribution about talent to the Alternative Commission on Social Investment

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Mismanaged by whom? A take on the BB Group’s failure and the social sectors own failings

I have had some very useful input into this blog from colleagues, funders, even ex-BB Group staff members. I am aware it presses a certain argument, that I think essential to have, but wouldn’t want this to be seen as too forceful critique of many of the players mentioned. Just a slightly different take on … Continue reading Mismanaged by whom? A take on the BB Group’s failure and the social sectors own failings

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If social sector funders were actually like Venture Capitalists

Venture Philanthropy and Social Investment are popular and fashionable fields at the moment, two potential innovations in the social sectors which are hyped to revolutionise the way in which finance is directed towards tackling social and environmental issues. They aim to bring the most successful innovations of high finance to bear on social issues. They … Continue reading If social sector funders were actually like Venture Capitalists