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Social Entrepreneurship

 

Innovative ideas for social entrepreneurs who tackle society’s problems

 
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Measuring Social Impact

What’s My Money Doing Today?

Social economy enterprises must think like mutual funds.

By David Batstone | Dec. 21, 2012
 
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Social Entrepreneurship

Premature Incorporation

Don’t let it happen to you.

By Kevin Starr | 20 | Dec. 11, 2012
 
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Social Entrepreneurship

Beyond the Entrepreneur

Social entrepreneurship has become a movement that affects us all.

By Ruth A. Shapiro | Dec. 4, 2012
 

Education

Entrepreneurial Education

A new resource aims to nurture the next generation of social entrepreneurs and support them in their efforts to create social value in innovative ways.

 
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Social Entrepreneurship

Hiring Talent for the Social Enterprise Means Going Young

A look at the prospects and perils of building the right team.

By David Batstone | 8 | Oct. 31, 2012
 

Social Entrepreneurship

Ideas Changing Minds or Money Changing Hands?

Development cooperation support for social innovators is an opportunity that calls for a focus on social and ecological funds and the networks that regenerate and sustain them.

By Rafael Ziegler & Jana Gebauer | 1 | Oct. 19, 2012
 
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Social Entrepreneurship

The Development of Civil Society in China

A look at new research on philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, and impact investing in China.

By Jenna Nicholas | 2 | Oct. 1, 2012
 
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Nonprofits

The Eight-Word Mission Statement

Don’t settle for more.

By Kevin Starr | 21 | Sep. 18, 2012
 
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Education

Business and Education: Powerful Social Innovation Partners

Fostering entrepreneurship education and social innovation skills in schools improves youth employment prospects.

By Caroline Jenner | 2 | Aug. 27, 2012
 
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Social Entrepreneurship

The Responsible Entrepreneur

Four archetypes of entrepreneurship and how they contribute to a better world.

By Carol Sanford | 1 | Aug. 24, 2012