Build More Capacity to Guide the Private Sector Free Advice I remember back when I ran a big NGO. We got so much unsolicited advice. Much more than we wanted, needed or asked for. I don’t want to be snarky about this. Most of our self-appointed advisors were well-intentioned and very good people. Many were […]
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The Bezos Earth Fund May Be Just What NGOs Need to Reach the Next Level The Quick Rundown The Instigator champions private sector environmental leadership. But we also believe that NGOs are critical players. For NGOs to achieve their full potential, they need two things. First, they need more and better funding. Otherwise, NGOs take the “lean and
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What Environmental Philanthropists Can Learn From Wall Street Investors The Quick Rundown: The Instigator champions private sector-led environmental strategies. We also argue that better environmental outcomes are achieved when business collaborates with non-profit organizations. Environmental NGOs need to be well-funded to perform at the highest level. Let’s explore what philanthropists can learn from the way Wall Street
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A newsletter aimed at tackling huge environmental challenges in ways that make business sense. The Quick Rundown I’m launching a newsletter. The idea is to push the private sector to take bold action on the environment — now, before it’s too late. This won’t be about business as usual. Rather, we want to challenge business
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