Posts about: sustainability

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December 5, 2011, 3 Comments

Dwight Peters is a Social Entrepreneur and the founder of QuarterWaters. He interviews successful Social Entrepreneurs to learn how they did it. You can listen to his interviews at QuarterWaters.com  Last week, the Forbe’s [...]

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So You Want to Become a Social Entrepreneur? 7 Points to Guide You Along Your Way!

November 26, 2011, 2 Comments

Dwight Peters is a Social Entrepreneur and the founder of QuarterWaters. He interviews successful Social Entrepreneurs to learn how they did it. You ...

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Should Charities Recognize Non-Cash Resources: Are expertise, time and in-kind services as valuable as monetary assets?

November 15, 2011, 2 Comments

The recent recession has shown how corporate company budgets can tighten when it comes to philanthropy, in the face of budget cuts and a down market. ...

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What can Social Entrepreneurs learn from 50 Cent?

November 3, 2011, 2 Comments

As both a massively successful artist and a survivor of a harsh childhood, 50 Cent found himself compelled to use his success to help others in need. ...

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    The Synergy Between Markets and Government
    October 24, 2011, 1 Comment

    At a recent Echoing Green conference outside of Washington, DC I heard a paradigm shifting speech by Tom Sheridan, a leading advocate known for his work shifting policy on issues [...]

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    Overcoming Hurdles, Exposing Talent
    June 30, 2011, 1 Comment

      Handicrafts can decorate your home with their beauty, they can add a touch of glamor to your outfit with their ornate detailing, they can inspire trends with their natural [...]

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    Is Social Franchising The Answer?
    June 29, 2011, 1 Comment

    by Michael Norton, co-founder of Buzzbnk, the crowdfunding platform for social ventures: www.buzzbnk.org Can grass-roots services be developed for the poor using an enterprise model? If so, this would generate [...]