In a landscape that is largely still defining itself, the narratives attached to work in social enterprise are more important now than ever. These stories should be meaningful, authentic, reflective and accessible. …

Speak with any social entrepreneur and they will be able to tell you about all the highs and lows of developing a social enterprise organization. There are challenges, successes and everything in between as this unique breed of entrepreneur aligns their organizational purpose with positive social outcomes. This work is…

As 2018 wraps up, you may be looking to the new year for inspiration, goals and personal growth. Or not. Regardless of where you stand on resolutions, each year passing offers us a moment to think of where we have been and where we’re going. This may come in the…

One of the common refrains associated with social enterprise is the idea that we “vote with our dollar.” The places we chose to spend money on food, essentials, and gifts for others (or ourselves) benefit directly from our patronage. This applies on an individual level since most of us, at…

All organizations were, at some point, at a start up stage and likely had to explore the question of funding. What model aligns with the organization and where could they find the capital to get their organization up and running? For social enterprise organizations, this question brings with it a…

When we work in spaces that lead to positive social outcomes, we’re creating social value. This concept is part of many discussions around social enterprise, non-profit work, social service provision and other acts targeted towards improving overall well-being. While many of these topics continue to evolve in a modern context…

The Real People of Social Enterprise It is easy to overthink social enterprise and get caught up in the debates on definition, models, outcomes and a variety of other related topics. Like all entrepreneurial endeavors though, we sometimes need to take a leap of faith. The discussion on the less…

We all have come across a story of a group of people working hard to make social change and had the reaction: “I can’t believe I haven’t heard of this before!”. …

Social enterprise is rooted in making positive change in social, environmental, and cultural spaces. Collaboration is inherent to the work and the authenticity, intent and actions taken in unison between collaborators often determines the success of any social enterprise project. …