Author:Jessica Kellner

In Chicago, a worker-owned cooperative launched and largely staffed by formerly incarcerated women creates fresh, healthy meals for people in need using locally grown produce from black-owned farms. In West Virginia, a benefit corporation seeks to renew Appalachian communities by implementing innovative approaches to solar energy, encompassing development, training, installation, and production. In communities across … Continued

Insurance is big business. Each year, we collectively pay more than $7 trillion in insurance premiums, a massive pool of cash that is then invested across the global economy. This makes insurance spending one of the most powerful forms of capital allocation in the world. Where does all of that money go? Unfortunately, the insurance … Continued

When we think of the people who make our schools run, teachers typically come to mind first. They are the ones who receive the symbolic apple on the desk or, more often these days, the gift certificate. And while their jobs, as well as the principals and other administrators who oversee school buildings, aptly receive … Continued

By sharing stories of impact and advocating transparently, mission-driven companies can take leadership beyond their own company and use their business voice as a force for change. Learn more about these business strategies, which are part of the Government Affairs and Collective Action Impact Topic in the new standards for B Corp Certification. Individual businesses … Continued

Global investor expectations and mandates around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact reporting are increasing. Consequently, many companies are working to incorporate ESG metrics into financial reports and create meaningful impact reports highlighting performance around a range of ESG priorities. The data shows that businesses that track and disclose ESG metrics consistently outperform those that … Continued

Trees for the Future (TREES) is a global nonprofit confronting hunger, poverty, and environmental degradation by serving the people at the heart of our global food systems: farmers and their families. Through its innovative “Forest Garden” approach, TREES provides comprehensive training and support to farmer entrepreneurs who are empowered to transform their lives and communities … Continued

After an era of virtual events that limited interactions to faces on screens, in-person gatherings are back in full swing and reminding people of the incomparable power of being together. Businesses and organizations recognize the premium value of face-to-face connection, as live events spark ideas, ignite movements, and drive meaningful change.  Dr. Amy Cannon, the … Continued

Controlling more than $18 trillion in assets, the U.S. banking industry holds the reins to private credit, lending, and other financial services — and its decisions and practices determine who has access to the capital necessary to start businesses, buy homes and vehicles, and build generational wealth. Unfortunately, the industry has a long history of … Continued

Banking structures are integral to our economic system, and they must be part of the transformation if we are to transition to a more regenerative economy. Unlocking and directing capital to create the world we want — and not support extractive industries and inequitable systems — is among the most powerful levers necessary to develop … Continued

Planning this critical period well in advance is essential to optimizing fundraising during this busy time of year. More than 50% of nonprofits begin end-of-year (EOY) giving campaign appeals in October, and 46% begin in November. In this guide, we’ve compiled a few things to consider as you align your year-end goals and digital marketing … Continued