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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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Need a Lift? 13 Stories That Inspired Us in 2024

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Closing the Racial Diversity Gap in Medicine by Allison Torres Burtka* A growing body of research shows a positive correlation between the racial diversity of doctors and health outcomes for underserved communities. How Indigenous Wisdom Can Support Youth Mental Health by Virgil Moorehead Jr. One nonprofit is working to change that.

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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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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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Back to Work: 6 Tips On Shifting From Remote To IRL Or Hybrid

Fundraising Leadership

Be sure to practice self-care and pay attention to your mental health needs. Now may be the time to try out some side hustle possibilities and explore the world of entrepreneurship. Now may be the time to try out some #sidehustle possibilities and explore the world of #entrepreneurship. ” Ask for perks.

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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.

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When It Comes to Promoting Prosperity, Production Beats Consumption

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Between 2016 and 2019 , nearly half of global giving by US foundations went to health, while environment and human rights accounted for roughly 11 percent each, followed by agriculture and education. There are many reasons why foundations structure their giving in this way. This is not insignificant.