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In Search of Inclusive Social Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DJ Bola could fully realize the potential of his venture and started to attend events and form connections within the social entrepreneurship ecosystem. Furthermore, our research revealed that the unequal structure of Brazilian society is reproduced in the field of social entrepreneurship through two mechanisms.

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Thank Heaven For 11: Take The Lead Celebrates 11 Years Working Toward Mission of Equity

Fundraising Leadership

Dr. Lily McNair, Take The Lead Board Chair and former President, Tuskegee University, says, I know from my own experience that organizations are stronger and more successful when women have an equal voice in leadership, says McNair. Learn more from Kathleen Turner at Power Up Conference 2024. Watch a round up of the Power Up Conference 2023.

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SSIR’s 2023 Social Innovation Reading List

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Liptrap “While Dorff admits he is ‘inspired’ by the social-entrepreneurship movement, he has no illusions about the benefit corporation. According to Haselmayer, these principles can be practiced universally; there is space for everyone in the slow lane.” Dorff, reviewed by J. Open to nonsubscribers for a limited time.

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12 Great New Books By Black Women for Black Women Entrepreneurs, Leaders

Fundraising Leadership

Their insights on work, entrepreneurship, life, history, art and culture can be inspiration and information for everyone. “ Available now for pre-order later this spring, this book is a collection of the best-selling essayist and tackles new territory in popular culture. Samantha Irby: Quietly Hostile. ” 9.

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Impact Without Imposition: What Role for Northern Academics in the Global South?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Georg von Richthofen & Ali Aslan Gümüsay This year, our institute published several studies as part of the research project Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Global Digital Transformation (SET) based on activities in seven countries in the Global South. In Benin, for example, we focused on sustainable entrepreneurship.

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Taking Steps Toward Disability Inclusion in China

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Entrepreneurship and self-employment are also emerging as promising avenues for individuals with disabilities. Changing prevailing cultural narratives is challenging but necessary, and people like Meihao Pan are leading the way.

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Building Power in Rural and Tribal Communities

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Though ecologically and culturally rich, the county ranks in the bottom eighth in California for per-capita income. Statistically, our girls were more likely to drop out of high school or become teen parents than they would be to graduate high school prepared for university.