Panama/Costa Rica Summer Institute in Social Entrepreneurship

The Sullivan Foundation Summer Institute in Social Entrepreneurship will be held in Panama and Costa Rica from June 19 – August 14, 2013, earning 9 credit hours. Join us and students from around the world for a transformative 8-week program that shapes future leaders and change agents! From June 19 until July 17 students will… Continue reading Panama/Costa Rica Summer Institute in Social Entrepreneurship

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Ennovent and WWF Switzerland announce winner of the Tropical Forest Challenge

Ennovent and WWF Switzerland are thrilled to announce that Runa (www.runa.org) was selected as the winner of the company category. The other finalists within this category were EcoPlanet Bamboo, Wildlife Works, Rainforest Expeditions, and CHICZA. The winners are endorsed by WWF Switzerland as best solution providers and are awarded global visibility, networking and capacity building… Continue reading Ennovent and WWF Switzerland announce winner of the Tropical Forest Challenge

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In New Brand of Philanthropy, Nonprofits Invest in For-Profits

Philanthropy is taking its cues from Wall Street and Silicon Valley. The language of finance is so common that it is sometimes hard to tell the difference between an investment conference and a fund-raiser. Grants are referred to as investments, and public-private partnerships as innovations. Money used to buy vans, computers and buildings is called… Continue reading In New Brand of Philanthropy, Nonprofits Invest in For-Profits

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Social Spark- cultivating a socially conscious and entrepreneurial spirit in youth

Here’s a guest piece from Social Spark: Our society is continuing to face challenges. Yet, when it comes to developing solutions, youth are often overlooked despite being curious, resourceful, and passionate. Young people have the potential to not only be leaders of the future, but also change-makers of the present if empowered through appropriate training… Continue reading Social Spark- cultivating a socially conscious and entrepreneurial spirit in youth

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Krochet Kids Intl- Empowering people in Uganda and Peru through the production and sale of products

Krochet Kids intl. is a non-profit accessories brand that is working to eradicate poverty through sustainable economic development programs and unique, one-of-a-kind products. The organization is currently working in Northern Uganda and Peru to fulfill its mission statement – to empower people to rise above poverty. Every KKi product is hand-signed by the woman that… Continue reading Krochet Kids Intl- Empowering people in Uganda and Peru through the production and sale of products

Book Review: Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City

I just finished reading Startup Communities: Building An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Your City by Brad Feld.  This book codifies the steps aspiring leaders need to take to create a startup friendly community anywhere. Several years ago when I was living in Northern California, I was engaged in a debate with a startup veteran on why… Continue reading Book Review: Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City

Rounding Up Volunteers, via New Apps

This New York Times article describes how the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy necessitated the development of mobile apps to organize volunteers and relief efforts: > Not long after the hurricane hit, Mr. Sims’s company was among those that began organizing events known as hackathons, where programmers and engineers develop applications and services around a central… Continue reading Rounding Up Volunteers, via New Apps

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NY Times: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur

Here’s an opinion piece on the New York Times Fixes Blog from David Bornstein on the roots of social entrepreneurship and where it is today: > With the new attention has come confusion about what social entrepreneurs do, however. One problem stems from the word “entrepreneur,” which, to many, is synonymous with “businessperson,” and therefore… Continue reading NY Times: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur

Clean cookstoves in Ghana- Relief International

Relief International, known as RI/EW, uses a carbon-financed social enterprise model and their flagship product is a clean cookstove that they are helping to distribute in Ghana. They are reaching our 1 millionth emission reduction. Here is a prezi that tells their story.