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. Furthermore, our research revealed that the unequal structure of Brazilian society is reproduced in the field of social entrepreneurship through two mechanisms.

Social Entrepreneurship 128

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 128

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

From Humble Beginnings to Rapid Growth Chicago Eco House started in 2014 with a mission to use sustainability to alleviate inner-city poverty. As the organization grew, they needed to implement formal policies, handle compliance issues, and professionalize their approach to managing employees.

Entrepreneurship 52

Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Poverty 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For all that entrepreneurship has spread across the world, the kind of “survival entrepreneurship” so prevalent in developing countries today—in which people have no choice but to run a small business, and make just enough to survive—has not been transformative at the level of a country.

Production 132

Production Entrepreneurship Agriculture Education 132

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 21, 2023

Without access to quality childcare, many parents cannot work full time and become trapped in a cycle of poverty. Our initial focus was on counties with poverty and unemployment rates that exceeded statewide averages. We also deliberately sought out people outside the entrepreneurship ecosystem who had a desire to work with children.

Curriculum and Teaching 105

Curriculum and Teaching Finance Children Recruitment 105

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

Further research revealed that the organization does economic development work while training people in the community in entrepreneurship. Here is how I would state the mission for greater clarity: We train people in entrepreneurship and provide access to capital to open small businesses. Just state what you do!

Food 105

Food Entrepreneurship Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Poverty is not about the absence of material possessions. Poverty is about people not knowing or owning their choices.” Our administrative manager, our finance manager, our health program manager, our youth development program manager, they are all from the local community. How did that change happen?

Children 81

Children Poverty Leadership Education 81

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

Disability, poverty, and discrimination are part of a cycle where each reinforces the others. Entrepreneurship and self-employment are also emerging as promising avenues for individuals with disabilities. One powerful way to advance inclusion in China is through the business sector. Narrative change is paramount for system change.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Technology 119