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Social Entrepreneurship

Avoiding the “Hope Bubble”

We must invest in the financial literacy of social entrepreneurs and in the social literacy of investors.

By Johanna Mair | 1 | Feb. 6, 2012
 

Social Entrepreneurship

Thoughts on Reluctant Entrepreneurship

What’s unique to the Entrepreneurial Generation isn’t just that we are entrepreneurs; it’s why we’re entrepreneurs.

By Danny Alexander | 11 | Jan. 5, 2012
 

Impact Investing

Investing in Impact

As entrepreneurs create more for-profit businesses with strong social missions, the opportunity for socially minded investors to invest in them grows.

By Eric Nee | 2 | Nov. 17, 2011
 

Social Entrepreneurship

In Search of Collaborative Spirit

Is collaborative competition … collaborative?

By Rafael Ziegler | 1 | Nov. 14, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Richard Tait is a principal at The Mission Driven Innovation Group.

Fundraising

The Importance of Earned Income in Your Funding Model

While earned income currently may not play a big role in your funding picture today, it’s well worth exploring.

By Richard Tait | 1 | Nov. 7, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Rich Tafel is the CEO and founder of Public Squared, a social entrepreneur training company.

Nonprofit Management

Justice Begins within the Social Entrepreneur Organization

Social change organizations should focus on creating a just organizational culture for themselves before bringing about global justice.

By Rich Tafel | 15 | Nov. 2, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Scott Sherman has taught courses on social entrepreneurship at numerous universities, including Yale, Princeton, NYU, and Johns Hopkins.

Education

Teaching the Key Skills of Successful Social Entrepreneurs

What if we taught the key mindsets and skill sets that help make successful social entrepreneurs?

By Scott Sherman | 5 | Oct. 31, 2011
 

Education

Students Partner for World Change

Apprenticeship opportunities are few and far between in the highly competitive and ever-developing field of social innovation.

By Todd Manwaring | Oct. 21, 2011
 

Business

Social Innovation, Evolving to Law

California's social venture legislation is part of a broader evolution of social innovation.

By Neetal Parekh | 2 | Oct. 12, 2011
 

Global Issues

Sixteen Days, Eight Cities, One Question

Solving social challenges requires working with people to develop the ideas that will enable them to live the lives they want.