renaissance, witnessing unprecedented global
connectivity and technological change. The
entrepreneurial spirit is being unleashed upon
the world's greatest challenges at a critical time
in humankind's shared journey.
to be in a unique position of facilitating connections
between visionaries, action-takers and stewards of
capital. Their expertise and networks are opening up new
options for us to make a difference, and we're thrilled
to be working with such a pioneering organization.
philanthropic network that celebrates mission-led
entrepreneurs and nonprofits in their pursuits of
creating a more beautiful world. We're particularly
excited about these themes:
consequences of the industrial age upon us,
initiatives around permaculture, recycled materials,
school gardens and local energy can help us rebuild
and find alignment with our natural environment.
the way we create and access knowledge. Massive
open online courses (MOOCs), Internet-enabled
television and skills-training software are examples
of ways we can facilitate collective progress.
these concepts:
interconnected. By developing solutions in a holistic
way, donors and change-makers can increase their
effectiveness. We like to think of it as "innovation
through integration."
funding, digital currencies and gift economies offer
the potential for better global resource allocation.
The philanthropic community has an opportunity
to experiment with and build upon these tools.
and decentralized models, combined with creative
team cultures, create a foundation for rapid and
scalable solutions.
MONAHAN
co-founded the Namaste
Foundation, which has been
an advised fund of SVCF since
2012. The brothers are pictured
here with Hamida Hamza, the
foundation's program director.