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August 14 2010 Copyright © 2009 McKinsey & Company   Capturing the promise of philanthropic prizes
Prizes are a unique and powerful tool for achieving social change and driving innovation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Historically, society has turned to prizes to solve difficult and pressing problems 1700 1800 1900 2000 2 * Approximate value in 2006 U.S. $ Source: KEI Research Note 2008:1; photos: Wikimedia commons, Smithsonian Institution; Project Gutenberg 1714 Longitude Prize $2 Million* Established 1714
Historically, society has turned to prizes to solve difficult and pressing problems 1700 1800 1900 2000 2 * Approximate value in 2006 U.S. $ Source: KEI Research Note 2008:1; photos: Wikimedia commons, Smithsonian Institution; Project Gutenberg 1714 1795 Food Preservation Prize $44,000* Established 1795
Historically, society has turned to prizes to solve difficult and pressing problems 1700 1800 2000 2 Source: KEI Research Note 2008:1; photos: Wikimedia commons, Smithsonian Institution; Project Gutenberg 1714 1839 1939 1900 1795 Royal Agriculture  Society of England Various purses  and medals  Awarded 1839 to 1939
Historically, society has turned to prizes to solve difficult and pressing problems 1700 1800 2000 2 * Approximate value in 2006 U.S. $ Source: KEI Research Note 2008:1; photos: Wikimedia commons, Smithsonian Institution; Project Gutenberg 1714 1919 1939 1839 1900 1795 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Over the past 30 years, there has been a substantial surge in prize capital 7 Aggregate prize purse, prizes over $100,000 U.S. $ Millions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: McKinsey dataset of 227 prizes worth $100,000 or more 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005
Prizes’ distinctive attributes are reinforced by broader social trends to encourage use and experimentation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Seven ways that prizes deliver change Community  of Solvers Identify excellence 1 Focus a  community 3 Influence public  perception 2 Strengthen community 6 Educate and improve skills 7 Mobilize capital 5 Focus  Influence 4 Identify and  mobilize  new talent Topic/ problem Public
NASA Centennial Challenges Strong Tether ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Regolith Excavation Moon ROx Night Rover Power Beaming Astronaut Glove Lunar Lander Nano-satellite launch
Lunar Regolith Challenge
Lunar Regolith Challenge
Lunar Regolith Challenge
Lunar Regolith Challenge
2009 Lunar Regolith Challenge Winners
This growth has been driven by new sponsors  and new fields  Source: McKinsey dataset of 227 prizes worth $100,000 or more 9 Sources of prize capital since 2000 Percent of prize capital Foundation/nonprofit  est. 1995 or later 45% Corporation 26% Government 21% Foundation/nonprofit  est. before 1995 4% Other 5% Large prize purses by sector U.S. $ Millions 17 72 1997 337 2008 72 Science &  Engineering Other 39 Arts 30 Aviation & Space 88 Climate & Environment 108 26 13 4 12
We observed six major prize types Exemplar Network Participation Exposition Point solution Market stimulation
Effective prize development and delivery includes five steps IMPACT Post prize Build legacy Measure and improve Reinforce impact Design elements Prize process Prize strategy Stake-holder needs Prize types Goal setting Broad aspirations Specific objectives
Let’s dispel some of prize myths  Common myths Research findings There are only two types of prizes ,[object Object],[object Object],Bigger purses are necessary to break through the noise ,[object Object],[object Object],It’s all about competition ,[object Object],It’s all about the winner ,[object Object],[object Object],Prizes are easy ,[object Object],[object Object]
The outlook for continued growth in prizes is strong Drivers of prize growth BUT prize proliferation and poor design are still risks ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copyright © 2009 McKinsey & Company
For the full report, please visit: www.mckinsey.com/clientservice/ socialsector/And_the_winner_is.pdf Copyright © 2009 McKinsey & Company

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Power of prizes to drive innovation

  • 1. August 14 2010 Copyright © 2009 McKinsey & Company Capturing the promise of philanthropic prizes
  • 2.
  • 3. Historically, society has turned to prizes to solve difficult and pressing problems 1700 1800 1900 2000 2 * Approximate value in 2006 U.S. $ Source: KEI Research Note 2008:1; photos: Wikimedia commons, Smithsonian Institution; Project Gutenberg 1714 Longitude Prize $2 Million* Established 1714
  • 4. Historically, society has turned to prizes to solve difficult and pressing problems 1700 1800 1900 2000 2 * Approximate value in 2006 U.S. $ Source: KEI Research Note 2008:1; photos: Wikimedia commons, Smithsonian Institution; Project Gutenberg 1714 1795 Food Preservation Prize $44,000* Established 1795
  • 5. Historically, society has turned to prizes to solve difficult and pressing problems 1700 1800 2000 2 Source: KEI Research Note 2008:1; photos: Wikimedia commons, Smithsonian Institution; Project Gutenberg 1714 1839 1939 1900 1795 Royal Agriculture Society of England Various purses and medals Awarded 1839 to 1939
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9. Seven ways that prizes deliver change Community of Solvers Identify excellence 1 Focus a community 3 Influence public perception 2 Strengthen community 6 Educate and improve skills 7 Mobilize capital 5 Focus Influence 4 Identify and mobilize new talent Topic/ problem Public
  • 10.
  • 15. 2009 Lunar Regolith Challenge Winners
  • 16. This growth has been driven by new sponsors and new fields Source: McKinsey dataset of 227 prizes worth $100,000 or more 9 Sources of prize capital since 2000 Percent of prize capital Foundation/nonprofit est. 1995 or later 45% Corporation 26% Government 21% Foundation/nonprofit est. before 1995 4% Other 5% Large prize purses by sector U.S. $ Millions 17 72 1997 337 2008 72 Science & Engineering Other 39 Arts 30 Aviation & Space 88 Climate & Environment 108 26 13 4 12
  • 17. We observed six major prize types Exemplar Network Participation Exposition Point solution Market stimulation
  • 18. Effective prize development and delivery includes five steps IMPACT Post prize Build legacy Measure and improve Reinforce impact Design elements Prize process Prize strategy Stake-holder needs Prize types Goal setting Broad aspirations Specific objectives
  • 19.
  • 20.
  • 21. For the full report, please visit: www.mckinsey.com/clientservice/ socialsector/And_the_winner_is.pdf Copyright © 2009 McKinsey & Company