Data: Org-Chart Myths, Risky Investments, Office Vacancies, and More

Data: High Health-Care Costs, Entrepreneurship, EVs, and More

The Social Impact Imperative

New goals for a changing world

Celebrating 10 Years of Wharton Social Impact

Now in its 10th academic year, Wharton Social Impact Initiative has worked to create a more equitable and sustainable global economy.

Data: Urban Flight, Inflation, IPOs, and More

Don't Split the Pie — Supersize It

Why companies should see responsible business practices as a boon to profits and essential for success.

The State of Gender Lens Investing

A new report from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and consultancy Catalyst at Large illustrates key findings about the field.

Four Signs a Company Is a Good Employer for Women

Katherine Klein and Sandra Maro Hunt of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Shoshana Schwartz GRW20 identify the fundamentals of companies that prioritize gender equality.

Understanding Social Impact and Inspiring Action

Recommended readings and a TED Talk from a thought-provoking course on urgent societal issues and achieving lasting change

A Different Kind of One Percenter

One for the World members pledge to fight global poverty by supporting the most effective charities.

Student Perspective: Changing the Banking System for Good

Junior Michael Wong talks about his experiences interning at Beneficial State Bank this past summer.

New Report: “Innovative Finance: Mobilizing Capital for Maximum Impact”

Knowledge@Wharton in conjunction with the Wharton Social Impact Initiative takes a look at maximizing the mobilization of capital from several sources to maximize social impact. Analyzing a variety of financial innovations, this new report provides insight into which financial structures can efficiently encourage social development.

Building a Changemaker: Notes from the Germination Project

Stephanie Kim of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative shares her experiences during the “boot camp” program as a part of the Germination Project, which left her hopeful about the city of Philadelphia and the next generation of leaders in social impact.

Not “Small, Soft, and Pink”: Breaking Down Misconceptions about Gender Lens Investing and Impact Investing

Allie Ilgan from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative speaks with Jackie VanderBrug and Julia Balandina Jacquier about gender lens investing, and what they're seeing in this exciting space.

Impact Entrepreneurship Week: Lessons from WSII

As part of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative's five-part series, Impact Entrepreneurship, Allie Ilgan speaks with Sandi Hunt of WSII and urges aspiring entrepreneurs to consider who's paying for the impact of their ventures.

Investing in Women Impact Stories: Kate Spade New York’s Sydney Price

As part of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative's Investing in Women Impact Stories, Allie Ilgan speaks with Sydney Price of Kate Spade New York about Kate Spade's women's empowerment goals and how they're achieving those goals in Masoro, Rwanda.