Public Innovators: Connecting Government with Entrepreneurial Solutions to Today's Toughest Problems
This web site features Research Findings on Social entrepreneurship 13 specific recommendations for creating a more supportive environment for social problem solving, and practical applications by building off their work with the Louisiana Office of Social Entrepreneurship, Public Innovators guides and supports public officials and government agencies seeking to advance transformative and sustainable solutions to today’s toughest social problems.
http://www.publicinnovators.com/
As demands placed on the nonprofit sector increase, while resources do not, many nonprofits are considering ways to diversify funding. This excerpt from BoardSource's new publication, Exceptional Board Practices: The Source In Action, explores the questions nonprofits need to ask themselves before embarking on a social entrepreneurship adventure.
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Community Wealth Ventures' Latest Publication: "Achieving Impact and Sustainability through Market-Based Approaches: Discussion Highlights" In October 2007, CWV gathered together philanthropic leaders for a summit in Washington, DC to explore how to use
market strategies to fulfill the missions of non-profit organizations. Presentaters included: Sean Closkey, The Reinvestment Fund; George Gendron, Clark University Graduate School of Management; Mario Morino, Venture Philanthropy Partners; Bill Shore, Share Our Strength - Community Wealth Ventures; Jennifer Vanica, Jacobs Family Foundation - Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation; and Julius Walls, Greyston Bakery.
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new publication is a summary adaptation of the presentations and discussions of the day.
The Instititue for Social Entrepreneurship website offers a collection of resources and articles on social entrepreneurship, including an introduction to social entrepreneurship that includes case studies of enterprising nonprofits and a good list of other print and online resources.
http://www.socialent.org/index.htm