Foundation leaders can no longer assume that policymakers share their view of the sector’s role – it is up to these leaders to tell philanthropy’s story in a way that can be appreciated and understood. This was among the conclusions of the members of the Aspen Philanthropy Group in their inaugural meeting last July.
Apr 25 2010
By Jane Wales
Despite popular perception, it’s not one single product, epiphany or “a-ha” moment that drives innovation. From Thomas Edison’s light bulb to Apple’s multi-functional personal devices, innovation happens when a network adapts and executes using a new approach or technology.
Apr 21 2010
By Jane Wales
What the world needs most today is an awareness of its own unity. So said Conrad N.
Apr 21 2010
By Josh Weissburg
We start this final session with a "grassroots" view of how the poor grapple with something intensely practical: the management of their money. Stuart Rutherford notes that it is precisely because people are poor that they need financial services. "If you are poor, your income is not just small, it is unreliable and comes unevenly.
Apr 21 2010
By Josh Weissburg
This breakout session brings together a range of investors who are confronting social problems with their companies and investments. One panelist began her business when she was dramatically confronted by the problems of human trafficking - and realized that this problem functions according to market incentives.
Apr 20 2010
By Jane Wales
According to an African proverb, outsiders, or "those who are absent, are always wrong," said Omar Dary, USAID Food Fortification Specialist, at a panel on nutrition at the Global Philanthropy Forum. The proverb resonates strongly with a refrain emerging in our sessions today – that those communities that are most affected must be a part of solutions to global challenges, whether related
Apr 20 2010
By Josh Weissburg
Moderator Steve Colwell of the Sea Change Foundation starts us out by confronting the idea that climate change is a strictly environmental issue, for donors who fund in that area. Rather, he says, outcomes on issues like food and water are closely related to what happens to the global climate.
Apr 20 2010
By Josh Weissburg
Margaret Catley-Carlson starts us off with a seven point overview of the water situation, covering the water consumption patterns of those in developed economies (it turns out that the amount of water used to grow our food supply dwarfs all other uses combined!) - and the needs of those without water.
Apr 20 2010
By Josh Weissburg
Jane Wales is discussing the ways that higher education options affect developing countries at a deep level: who stays, who leaves the country? How does government function? What is the expectation of ethical behavior? Can a country solve its own problems or must it turn to others?
Apr 20 2010
By Josh Weissburg
The conversation continues in the social media breakout session and has moved to key developments in data sharing.
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