Indeed, it seems business and philanthropy are converging into what is sometimes called venture philanthropy.

Practicing what they call "venture philanthropy," new groups of donors like these have set about applying to charities the skills they apply to their companies.

Indeed, the best thing venture philanthropy can do is to create competition for the labor and business of the poor.

Social venture capital is a form of venture philanthropy and impact investing.

Kennedy predicts more collaborative investment packages as investors join up and more venture philanthropy like that offers grant alongside management intervention.

Outcome-based philanthropic grantmaking and program-related investments - sometimes referred to as venture philanthropy- also fall under the umbrella of social finance.

There are three models for engaging in venture philanthropy.

Since he retired, in 1999, he has built a second career in what he calls "venture philanthropy," giving away more than two billion dollars.

Social Business Trust is part of a wider movement of venture philanthropy and socially responsible investing.

That includes charitable projects known as "venture philanthropy".