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The Social Impact Investment Mirage

Stanford Social Innovation Review

.” Due to the persistent idea that only nonprofits can and should solve pressing societal issues, many social entrepreneurs feel they are in a bind. Corporate promises of “partnership” and leveraging their buying power from social enterprises can also be elusive. The Investment Mirage.

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When It Comes to Promoting Prosperity, Production Beats Consumption

Stanford Social Innovation Review

For all that entrepreneurship has spread across the world, the kind of “survival entrepreneurship” so prevalent in developing countries today—in which people have no choice but to run a small business, and make just enough to survive—has not been transformative at the level of a country.

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Green and Sustainable Shipping Tips for Small Businesses

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Her interests include outdoor activities, fitness, technology, entrepreneurship and everything in between. Get Free Stock Photos for your Nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise. Monica is a passionate writer and content creator. Say hi to Monica on Twitter @monical_lee. Other related articles.

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How to Launch Your Travel Business Digitally

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Her interests include outdoor activities, fitness, technology, entrepreneurship and everything in between. Get Free Stock Photos for your Nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise. Monica is a passionate writer and content creator. Say hi to Monica on Twitter @monical_lee. Other related articles. You have a story to tell.

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Eco-Friendly Ideas to Increase Sustainability in Hospitality

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Her interests include outdoor activities, fitness, technology, entrepreneurship and everything in between. Get Free Stock Photos for your Nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise. Monica is a passionate writer and content creator. Say hi to Monica on Twitter @monical_lee. Other related articles.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books and educational resources—for free and at low cost—to schools and programs serving children in need.

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Putting Health at the Center of Climate Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

As with their environmental footprints, companies need to evaluate how and when they can support health and livelihoods across the full range of their business activities, and then take action across their supply and value chains. For instance, Bayer is working with the social enterprise reach52 as a part of its The Nutrient Gap Initiative.

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