Nonprofit Formation. Non-profit business tools. Jobs For Youth/Chicago. Social Entrepreneurship: Resources for 'Patient' Capital. Here's a sampler of organizations and funds that back social entrepreneurs seeking debt and equity financing During the past two decades social entrepreneurship has gained popularity, and a growing array of specialized funding sources now exist, from angels to venture capitalists to foundations. Some of these investors look for mission-driven businesses that don't sacrifice financial returns at all, while others provide capital for ventures that may trade some profit for nonfinancial returns.
Individual models vary, but "patient" capital shares one goal: to fund sustainable organizations that can leverage the investments for big impacts. Take a look at this sampler of resources for social entrepreneurs seeking funding, then read our in-depth story on the rise in potential backers. More elements of this special report are available in the related-items box on the upper right side of this page. Acumen Fund Commons Capital Community Development Venture Capital Alliance Investors' Circle.
15 Startups That Improve Our World. This is a community post, untouched by our editors. Welcome to ‘The Startup Lab’ The Startup Lab is a 15-part weekly series dedicated to spotlighting startup companies that highlight the growing interface between strong entrepreneurship and social and environmental sustainability. As we enter the ‘Age of Resource Efficiency’ [1], never has Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) been so important to a company’s survival and growth. We aim to create an archive of companies that are leading the charge to the tune of “profit with purpose” [2].
As the series comes to a close, we will mark 2012 with the launch of Urban Times’ third online vehicle, Startup Lab. So enjoy the ride and remember to check in every week. . [1] Dr. . [2] Edelman Trust Barometer, p.25 ( Your Schedule 1. Pitusa (pitusa.co.uk) is an internationally influenced, eco-friendly, boho-chic brand in the era of globalization, dedicated to always bringing comfort, quality and originality. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Social Entrepreneurs 2011: How a Business Can Change the World. Start a company. Change the world. It used to be that if you wanted to make a difference, you joined a nonprofit. And if you wanted to make money, you launched a business. These days, it's not so simple. More nonprofits are being run like fast-growth start-ups. And more traditional companies are being built around social missions. In the pages that follow, we shine a light on this new universe of social entrepreneurship. Social Entrepreneur Profiles The Case for More (Not Less) Regulation As the founder and CEO of a West Michigan plastics manufacturer employing a thousand people, Fred Keller lives by rules. How Dave Eggers Is Making Learning Fun Dave Eggers and Ninive Calegari, the co-founders of 826 National, thought they had found the perfect spot for their drop-in writing center. An Eye Bank Bets on Best Practices Finding Jobs for Ex-offenders Brenda Palms Barber, Chicago's Queen of Second Chances, is dedicated to finding jobs for former prison inmates.
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