One Today, the charitable giving app Google launched into pilot testing this April, is today publicly available to all Android users in the U.S., the company announced this morning. The app asks users to donate $1 to the projects they like – the idea being, of course, that with scale, these causes will benefit from… Continue reading One Today, the charitable giving app Google launched into pilot testing
Social Enterprise Conference at Columbia Business School 2013
Heather writes in to remind us about the annual Social Enterprise Conference at Columbia Business School on Oct 4, 2013: The annual Social Enterprise Conference at Columbia Business School brings together thought leaders from across private, nonprofit, public, and academic sectors to share best practices, debate critical issues, and collaborate on innovative concepts to inspire… Continue reading Social Enterprise Conference at Columbia Business School 2013
Trickle Up works with women who live in ultrapoverty
Trickle Up works with women who live in ultrapoverty, providing training and a grant to start or expand a business. To ensure the longevity of their hard work, learning to save and access credit is essential, which is why Trickle Up helps participants form savings groups. These voluntary, community-based, self-managed groups meet regularly and enable… Continue reading Trickle Up works with women who live in ultrapoverty
Rhodes Youth Forum- 28th September to 1st October 2013
Kate writes to inform us about this event: In September 2013 the Rhodes Youth Forum will gather together more than 100 young people who are prone towards responsibility and constructive behavior in the current changes the contemporary world is undergoing. Debates with high level experts from various fields will touch on ways to keep a… Continue reading Rhodes Youth Forum- 28th September to 1st October 2013
The Artha Venture Challenge – Applications due by June 17th
The Artha Venture Challenge is a nationwide competition that aims to provide high risk, patient capital for early stage social ventures. Up to 15 winners will get the opportunity to apply for up to INR 25 lakh funding, if matched by at least the same amount in co-investment as well as several other non-financial resources… Continue reading The Artha Venture Challenge – Applications due by June 17th
Carrotmob, the crowdfunding startup for social good
Carrotmob has teamed up with the investment vehicle Greenstart, which has invested $150,000 and design services into the project. Carrotmobs are like cash mobs, except community members earmark their spending at a store or restaurant for a specific social improvement like environmentally friendly lighting, bike racks or sustainably produced menu items. Many businesses want to… Continue reading Carrotmob, the crowdfunding startup for social good
One Today by Google- A Giving Mobile App
One Today is an app that brings together people and nonprofits through the simple act of giving $1. It’s currently available on Android as a limited pilot in the U.S. Â You can visit their site to request an invite.
SEEED 2013: Social Enterprise Ecosystem for Economic Development Summit April 26-27, 2013
Heads up, here’s an interesting conference coming up: Social Entrepreneurs, Policymakers, Students, Academics and Business Leaders to converge in conference to explore maximizing the impact of social enterprises for economic development Providence to host second annual SEEED (Social Enterprise Ecosystem for Economic Development) Summit April 26-27, 2013 PROVIDENCE, RI (February 27, 2013): Brown University and… Continue reading SEEED 2013: Social Enterprise Ecosystem for Economic Development Summit April 26-27, 2013
Reading now- CREATING GOOD WORK: The World’s Leading Social Entrepreneurs Show How to Build A Healthy Economy
I just started reading this book and I think it’s one that all of you would appreciate too.  In *CREATING GOOD WORK, *experts and experienced social entrepreneurs tell their different perspectives and points of views.  Aspiring social entrepreneurs can use these as a blueprint to get started on their entrepreneurial paths. > Featuring contributions from some… Continue reading Reading now- CREATING GOOD WORK: The World’s Leading Social Entrepreneurs Show How to Build A Healthy Economy
Women Deliver 25: Social Enterprises That Deliver for Girls and Women
Every year, in honor of International Women’s Day, Women Deliver highlights the global progress being made for girls and women. This year, voters selected from a list of 25 social enterprises that are changing the lives of girls and women around the world by addressing issues of health, gender equality, education, environmental sustainability, and more.… Continue reading Women Deliver 25: Social Enterprises That Deliver for Girls and Women