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"An oversimplification" by Ben Wirz, Director of Business Consulting, John S. & James L. Knight Foundation. Slideshow presents basic questions that startups should ask themselves.
Lawyers Steven Chiodini and Gregory L. Colvin discuss a new model, "Model L", in which the fiscal sponsor acts as the sole member of a limited liability company (LLC) from which the sponsored project is conducted. Published May/June 2011.
StartSomeGood is a peerfunding site - a platform for social entrepreneurs to gather a community and raise the funds needed to create change. Designed by social entrepreneurs for social entrepreneurs.
Membership organization provides multiple resources about social enterprise: digital library of research, publications, and articles; surveys; listserv; and more.
Provides seminars and training, resources and downloads of information for social enterprises around the world.
This PDF paper investigates the continuum of social/financial returns and looks at the different types of organizations that fall on this continuum.
Provides information and convenes conferences for charities and businesses interested in operation in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable way.
The Stanford Social Innovation Review offers strategies, tools and ideas for nonprofits, foundations and socially responsible businesses.
Collection of online resources, articles and links to other organizations that address the topic of social entrepreneurship
This typology breaks down the traditional boundaries between the nonprofit and private sectors and draws definition to this new institutional animal--part business-part social--the social enterprise.
Explore different business models that will allow you to deliver social value to your customers, including fee-for service, employment, market linkage, or service subsidization.
A veteran social entrepreneur provides a guide to those who are thinking through the thorny question of whether to create a nonprofit, a for-profit, or something in between
Social entrepreneurs have taken the hybrid model to a new level, crafting it into what is in effect a single structure that can operate as both a for-profit and a nonprofit.
Tips and techniques for conducting a feasibility study and market research on your target audience before launching your venture idea. NOTE: This is an archived version of the original page.
Assess your organization's readiness and capacity for starting an earned income venture. NOTE: This is an archived version of the original page.
Mission Investors Exchange was launched in May 2012 as the culmination of the integration of PRI Makers Network and More For Mission. Mission Investors Exchange members include more than 230 foundations and mission investing organizations.
Author Nicole Motter outlines the pros and cons of PRIs for social enterprises and private foundations.
This paper outlines the barriers to mission investing (or program-related investing), and explains ways to remove the barriers.
Report offers an overview of the key trends in program-related investing. Findings reveal how program-related investments are gaining attention in the philanthropic landscape and what the potential barriers to their diffusion might be.
Describes the different tax consequences for private foundations interested in program-related investments and mission-related investments.
A national association that can give you a personal business coach to help you with every step of your business. SCORE has offices in each state and 24/7 online advisors.
Learn here about training, planning, financing, measuring performance, and managing nonprofit risk. NCNE provides information, resources, and training on earned income strategies and finance for nonprofit organizations.