Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By Theodore Lechterman & Johanna Mair The field of social entrepreneurship often takes its normative foundations for granted. Social enterprises seek to address social problems using business strategies. How can social entrepreneurship overcome these obstacles?

Social Entrepreneurship 130

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

DJ Bola could fully realize the potential of his venture and started to attend events and form connections within the social entrepreneurship ecosystem. There are still only a few examples of successful social enterprises serving poorer people at scale that were created by entrepreneurs from those communities.

Social Entrepreneurship 128

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 128

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

Fortunately, in recent years, some nonprofits have successfully diversified their boards, recruiting members with lived experiences that align with the communities being served by paying attention to demographics such as age, race, socioeconomic status, education, religion, disability, and diversity in thought and professional experience.

Race and Ethnicity 117

Race and Ethnicity Social Entrepreneurship Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment 117

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If you give with your family or a family, whether through a donor-advised fund, a foundation, a giving circle, or anything in between, you are connected to family philanthropy. These two foundations exemplify not just expanded giving but a move away from default positions and toward more purpose-driven, problem-focused philanthropy.

Philanthropy 131

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Collaborations 131

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 27, 2024

This flexibility allows learners to access and progress through courses at their own pace, from any location, ensuring that education fits seamlessly into their busy schedules. Shattuck touches on segmentation in marketing, creating strong relationship foundations, and adding a personal touch to your outreach.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Leadership 130

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

At the same time, within this austerity framework, nonprofits increasingly fill holes in sectors ranging from education to healthcare to journalism to social services that we depend on the most and that have been receiving less and less government support. JH: Well, look at the example of the Ford Foundation.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Nonprofits 124

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 23, 2023

However, understanding the nonprofit industry, gaining relevant experience and education, and developing key skills can be challenging. Some common types of nonprofits include charitable organizations, foundations, advocacy groups, social welfare organizations, and religious organizations.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Social Entrepreneurship 52