The Relationship Between Money & Mission: Understanding ROI in Philanthropy & Social Investment (Part 3)

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This is the third magazine issue in our four-part series focusing on the return on investment and measuring impact.

The Arcus Foundation is pleased to be partnering with Philanthropy Impact and to be sponsoring this edition of the magazine. Achieving and measuring impact is an essential element of any philanthropy. To read more about the Arcus Foudation please visit www.arcusfoundation.com

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Flexibility is key to achieving impact with partners

22 September 2016

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In 2011, when the Arcus Foundation’s Dr Annette Lanjouw and Dr Helga Rainer were asked to join Dr Rebecca Kormos to develop an approach that would ensure the inclusion of...

The future for social investment

22 September 2016

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Download this article as a PDF. When it comes to investment, the traditional approach has been for charities to aim for the best possible financial return within an acceptable level...

Be impact ready

22 September 2016

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Download this article as a PDF. The development and evolution of a social investment market is predicated on the belief that there are organisations which can produce social outcomes and,...

The multiplication effect of innovative philanthropic capital

6 October 2016

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The important multiplier role that philanthropists and foundations play as early investors

Social impact and why it is important

20 October 2016

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The primary purpose of a for-profit business is to make a profit for its shareholders. Sure, the business should try to be a good corporate citizen, to operate in an...

Considering risk and return for social investments

20 October 2016

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The conventional approach to investment would typically consider three things. Firstly, your needs and attitudes. How much risk are you willing and able to take? Are you looking for regular,...

Investing to save a social impact organisation

3 November 2016

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Social impact organisations face external threats to their futures from swings in public policies, cuts in funding, escalating demands, fragile public confidence and shifts in the operating environment. The current...

Measure for measure

3 November 2016

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Before I became a trustee for Children in Crisis (CIC), I needed to see the impact of the funds. Coming from a financial background and my experience in the City,...

Measuring social investment

17 November 2016

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Download this article as a PDF. The relationship between ‘money impact’ and ‘mission outcomes’ can better be understood if the intended investments are strategically clearly defined and if progress can...

It is about value

17 November 2016

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Download this article as a PDF. The relationship between money and mission is not as straightforward as looking at a balance sheet and calculating your turnover, profit and loss; it...

Legacy fundraising – risk or opportunity?

17 November 2016

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Download this article as a PDF. Legacy giving is said to contribute over £2 billion to the voluntary sector. This article explores the risks and opportunities in promoting legacy fundraising,...

Measuring social returns: how much is enough?

1 December 2016

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Few seem to doubt that companies are better at making profit than charities are at having impact. Personally, having started my career advising multi-nationals, I question the assumption that business...

Aligning mission with money

11 April 2017

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Having been involved in fundraising for a wide range of charities over the past 25 years or so, one thing that remains constant is the growing need to demonstrate impact...

Why is social impact measurement important to CAF’s Global Alliance

11 April 2017

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Sixty-five per cent of Russians don’t trust NGOs – they don’t have confidence that their donation will reach the end beneficiary.1 Sadly, this lack of trust in NGOs is endemic...

The business of the arts: how to make corporate investment count

11 April 2017

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Last autumn, I was lucky to get an introduction to the extraordinarily beautiful exhibition of portraits by Goya at the National Gallery. Our guide was art expert Richard Thomas and...