“At the end of the day it's not about shiny impact reports”: Nine funders on what they learned in 2021 that will change their work forever

Author Kylie Adair

Why It Matters

Social finance and philanthropy leaders hold a lot of power in the social purpose sector. These nine leaders say 2021 brought them lessons that will change the way they work in 2022 and beyond.

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