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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. How can social entrepreneurship overcome these obstacles? To drive impact and build trust, provide clear guidelines based on normative principles to evaluate social entrepreneurship.

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Innovating to Address the Systemic Drivers of Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Unfortunately, there are not many health clinics nearby where Elisa can get easy access to primary care with her Medicaid insurance. Life expectancy can differ up to 30 years in the US between different zip codes in the same state, indicating the significance of socioeconomic, environmental, and social factors in driving health outcomes.

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Putting Health at the Center of Climate Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

These communities lack access to health care , struggle with food insecurity and water scarcity , and generally have difficulty meeting basic needs. The program is now starting to provide access to financing, as well as health services in countries such as Indonesia and Mexico, including guidance on self-care, nutrition, and family planning.

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BOOKMARK THIS: Big List of Twitter Chats for Nonprofits (Chat Tools, Too!)

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Chances are no matter what you do, and no matter which sector your cause represents (health, animals, justice, community benefit, etc.), If you’re in education or health, be sure to dive into the special directories listed in the OTHER section. Socentchat | Wednesdays @ 1pm ET (social entrepreneurship).

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10 Reasons To Give To Take The Lead Now: How Your Gift Powers The Future

Fundraising Leadership

These transformative programs have produced remarkable outcomes for cohorts in journalism, finance, law, media & entertainment, entrepreneurship, and healthcare. 50 Women Can Change The World.

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Make It Happen: Women Designing and Achieving Wealth, Entrepreneurship, Success

Fundraising Leadership

Learn more from Gloria Feldt on Loretta McCarthy Discussing the challenges and strategies of women and wealth, Anu Bhardwaj, founder of Women Investing in Women, The State of Women, and SHEQONOMI, was also a member of Take The Lead’s 50 Women in Entrepreneurship cohort. Starting with content centered on women’s health, she said, “There are 1.2

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

Fundraising Leadership

Panels on wealth, health, policy, career pivots, collaboration, and entrepreneurship were part of the day, including awards for Changemaker, Leading Company Award, Leading Advocate Award, and Leading Man Award. The recent 2024 Power Up Conference and Concert with the theme, Together We Lead was held in Washington, D.C.