corporate social investment

Learn how corporate social investment (CSI) drives social impact. Explore strategies, best practices, and case studies for sustainable development.

Our unique impact strategy development process ensures corporate social investment strategies are aligned to global standards, guidelines and principles. Our process aligns impact thesis with impact management plans and impact measurement frameworks. This integrated impact strategy development approach supports impact reporting that is credible and based on impact evidence. We also ensure that social investment strategies align with strategic business objectives to contribute to measurable and shared value for all company stakeholders. Our process follows both investment and development cycles to ensure an integrated and aligned implementation process that delivers impact and return on investment.
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Rainbow economy: A roadmap for targeted, sustainable socioeconomic development

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The new darling of social development: Economic empowerment via youth entrepreneurship

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Dwindling Development Aid In South Africa: Paving The Way For Local Reform

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Unlocking the Potential of Social Entrepreneurship in South Africa: Building a Missing Pillar in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

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Financial sustainability of NGOs: Thinking beyond traditional funding approaches

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Beyond Funding: The Social Enterprise Models South Africa Needs Now

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Social Challenges in South Africa: Urgent Steps for Reform

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Finding the Right Funding Partner: Why Collaboration Demands Caution

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A New Social Development Model for the Humanitarian Ecosystem

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Transformative Philanthropy required to deal with a global polycrisis

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Impact Investing and NGO Funding Sources

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The benefits of impact investing for philanthropists, grantmakers and social investors

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Developing a High-Impact Social Investment Strategy

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Evidence Based Decision Making: Why High-Quality Data Is the Lifeblood of Humanitarian Impact

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The Future of Philanthropy and Grantmaking: Building a More Sustainable 2030

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Impact Enterprises and Impact Investment – A Mismatch Between Supply & Demand

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How Philanthropic Investors Are Extending Their Impact

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The Mutually Beneficial Relationship Between Philanthropy and Impact Investing

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Reimagining a Future for Corporate Social Investment

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How To Measure CSI Impact & ROI

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Determining The ROI of (Corporate) Community Investment and Development

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