by Ethical Fields | Dec 2, 2024 | Place Based Capital
Written by Meaghan Burkett. Originally posted in LinkedIn. Philanthropy has long been a powerful force for addressing critical issues like poverty, education, inequality and sustainability. One of philanthropy’s greatest strengths lies in its ability to mobilise...
by Ethical Fields | Nov 26, 2024 | Place Based Capital
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. We’ve been exploring this question within the Place Based Capital Network and Initiative. While there are common solutions—like raising the minimum wage, offering cash transfers, tax reforms, subsidies for...
by Ethical Fields | Nov 7, 2024 | Place Based Capital
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. For several years we’ve been asking some big questions… how do communities increase locally-led development, unlock local and sustainable sources of funding, establish and govern community-owned enterprises,...
by Ethical Fields | Nov 7, 2024 | Place Based Capital
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. The Place Based Capital Initiative is working toward a future where local communities have the power and capital to drive their own social and economic development and address pressing challenges like housing...
by Ethical Fields | Oct 22, 2024 | Place Based Capital
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. It’s an interesting space to find myself, having spent years in the environment and social sectors. But I now see it as a thread that spans my career, and I know it’s part of my life story. Is that sad or...
by Ethical Fields | Oct 14, 2024 | Community Wealth Building, Place Based Capital
This article was written by Gareth Priday Why are you interested? What’s your role? You’re reading this because you’re curious about place-based capital. You sense that the current system doesn’t quite meet the needs of you and your community, and...
