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Merging and Acquisitions as a Strategic Tool for Nonprofit Growth

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The goal was to scale our impact without rebuilding existing infrastructure: Resolution Project had developed a proven fellowship model supporting young social entrepreneurs, while Enactus had built a powerful international network and comprehensive education programs. We knew the path wouldnt be simple, and it hasnt been.

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The Societal Role of Social Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

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. Social enterprises driven by a desire to improve lives can also get mired in ideological conflict.

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Crowdfunding Education

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Victoria Goldiee Social enterprise ScholarX unlocks learning opportunities for Nigerian students of all ages to help them realize their full potential.

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In Search of Inclusive Social Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

After some years, DJ Bola found out about the Artemisia accelerator program, the first social enterprise accelerator in Brazil. DJ Bola could fully realize the potential of his venture and started to attend events and form connections within the social entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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How to Create a High-Performing Non-Profit Team

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to Create a High-Performing Non-Profit Team Successful nonprofits, NGOs and Social Enterprises have high performing teams. Applicable knowledge and skills Most traditional jobs still put great focus on their candidates’ education levels and professional experience. Ready to expand your team?

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Not Invented, But Scaled Here

Stanford Social Innovation Review

On one hand, social enterprises and other small innovative organizations can be an engine for conceptualizing, designing, testing, and validating new solutions to old problems. Obstacles related to operational infrastructure and access can be costly to solve, derailing a social enterprise’s scaling ambitions.

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10 Essential Social Media Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

10 Essential Social Media Tools for Nonprofits. Want to become more effective with your Nonprofit, Social Enterprise or NGO? Check out this line up of great Social Media Marketing Tools for Nonprofits by George. Social media plays a significant role in the online promotion of your nonprofit, charity or NGO.