Five years ago, DuPont commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to develop the Global Food Security Index (GFSI). While the Index seeks to answer a simple question – how food secure is a country? – in reality, it presents a clarion call to…

Being a father of two girls, ages 18 and 16, is one of the greatest joys of my life. Because of them, over the years, I have perfected bedtime stories, how to play imaginary characters, bad dad jokes and my ability to embarrass each of them in just…

As the nonprofit sector faces increasing donor expectations around transparency and impact, weaving financial data into stories will become increasingly important. Done right, infographics provide a compelling and easy-to-understand way to meet…

When the Closed Loop Foundation decided to determine the state of “circularity” in the world of electronics, its sights (and funding) landed on the National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER) and the Sustainability Consortium (TSC) at Arizona…

Women make up 40 percent of the global workforce. They hold their communities together as an integral part of the socio-economic fabric. According to the World Bank, investing in women is the ideal way to address a range of societal challenges, and…

The interest in drone technology by electric, water and natural gas utilities is growing at a rapid pace, and this relatively new application for utilities seems positioned to eventually become a best practice as the usage is woven into more…

The Internet of Things (IoT) – the concept that all devices that can be connected will be connected – is starting to take root in cities in various parts of the globe. IoT is being used to better manage energy, water, transportation and safety – but…

Data is a valuable tool to help non-profit organizations reach their goals. But mining and analysing huge amounts of data can be challenging and requires skilled professionals. But the effort pays off and the benefits can make the effort well…

As a newly established nonprofit, the Singapore affiliate of Dress for Success found itself held back by limited sources. In this blog, see how a software donation from NetSuite.org is helping the organization to replace manual processes and serve…

Auto companies and state governments gear up for a future with cars that drive themselves and use tech to read roadways.

We live in a changing world and farming is changing with it. Our growing population and a greater environmental awareness means farmers need to produce more food more sustainably from the same amount of land. It’s ultimately technology that will…

As the first-place winner of UpPrize, BNY Mellon’s Social Innovation Challenge, Conversant Labs has continued its mission of creating an equal experience for both non-sighted users of technology and consumers at large.

Allstate and Atlantic Media Strategies (AMS), a division of The Atlantic, today announced the launch of The Renewal Project, a social-first website and newsroom that will spotlight individuals and organizations advancing social good and…

The IoT holds great promise as a means for us all to be better stewards of the planet, and its people

As a top finisher in BNY Mellon’s Social Innovation Challenge, PHRQL is expanding its nutrition education tool to food pantries in Pittsburgh to educate at-risk families on the importance of nutrition. If successful, PHRQL hopes to expand the…

Pfizer is proud to join sustainable development leaders from around the world as an Innovation Partner for the inaugural Devex World 2016 conference, taking place Tuesday, June 14 in Washington D.C

Boond, a social enterprise that strives to bring “energy to all” through renewable solutions, joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to install 4,000 solar micro-grids across rural India by 2022, reaching 1 million underserved…

While I may not have anticipated that an article written by a design ethicist and magician would be relevant to the corporate philanthropy software business, the lessons are certainly there.

As the recipient of BNY Mellon’s Social Finance Global Innovation Award, Rorus is moving forward with its mission to enable affordable, safe drinking water throughout the world.

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, and Tapingo, the leading mobile commerce application for campus dining, today announced a partnership to bring mobile ordering to Sodexo university campuses across North America.

Improving food production for small-hold farmers. Ensuring access to healthcare systems for newborns. Broadening the democratic process. Safeguarding access to clean drinking water. These are just four of the vital issues being addressed by winners…

“We believe this technology will drive transformative change in our communities as nonprofits address social issues more efficiently and powerfully,” said Tina Weinfurther, president and chief executive officer at CNM Connect.