Tag: Social Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship
The Power of a Simple and Inclusive Definition
To live up to its vision to change the world for the better, the social entrepreneur movement must clearly and simply define itself.
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Social Innovation and Resilience: How One Enhances the Other
Social innovations must take into account the complexity of social problems and foster solutions resilient enough to adapt and survive.
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Social Innovation Creates Prosperous Societies
The old paradigm of government aid is inadequate. What's needed are innovative solutions that foster sustainable economic growth.
Education
A New Spin on Student Loans
Social Finance Inc. offers a network-based alternative to government-sponsored student loan programs.
Government
Unleashing Breakthrough Innovation in Government
Public sector innovators are improving government by replicating the market conditions that have fostered breakthroughs in the private sector.
Philanthropy
The Growth of European Venture Philanthropy
Growing numbers of foundations, government agencies, and corporations in Europe are adopting venture philanthropy practices.
Measuring Social Impact
Measuring to Improve vs. Improving Measurement
From Skoll World Forum 2013: Will new measurement tools such as “big data” be a big distraction or a big opportunity?
Education
The Power of Technology in Social Innovation Education
A cross-sector initiative aims to develop 21st-century skills in secondary school students—highlights from a recent survey.
Social Entrepreneurship
Losing Ownership of New Ideas: A Mark of Success
For social entrepreneurs, radically reframing ideas about social change can have a silver lining.