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Uploaded Presentation Slides! Good Board Governance, Session II: Thursday April 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm Presenters: Gordon Floyd, Children's Mental Health Ontario and Sonia Pouyat, kidsLINK/NDSA

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Sun, Aug 29 at 2:05PM (1 comment)

Responses to the session: California SAGE competition
As a supporter of youth entrepreneurship, social enterprise, service-learning and youth empowerment, SAGE would be delighted to see you in Burlingame, CA on Saturday, May 1, 2010 (Burlingame is two miles south of the San Francisco Airport). http://sa... [session page]
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Fri, Jul 23 at 8:40PM (1 comment)

As the population of disadvantaged youth around the world expands, more social enterprises are emerging to give these young people a lift up through enterprise. Learn about youth-based ventures from several countries.
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Fri, Jul 23 at 8:39PM (1 comment)

Responses to the session: Tour 4
Price: $50 Glide Memorial Church Located at Ellis and Taylor in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco's harshest urban environments, Glide Foundation is an oasis that has served the poor and disenfranchised for 45 years. From serving nearly one millio... [session page]
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Fri, Jul 23 at 8:29PM (1 comment)

A special event hosted by REDF and the Bay Area Chapter of the Social Enterprise Alliance for leaders of social enterprises that have as their primary goals job creation and/or job training. The purpose of the gathering is to begin to build stronger ... [session page]
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Fri, Jul 23 at 8:27PM (1 comment)

Responses to the session: Social Enterprise Showcase & Reception
The SEA - San Francisco Chapter is hosting the Summit 2010 + World Forum kick-off event with a special reception featuring exhibits of social enterprises. If you're a social enterprise, plan to display a table showcasing what you do! During this 2-ho... [session page]
C.J. Hayden: If you'd like to browse a list of the exhibitors who will be at the Showcase, see my discussion post at http://www.summit2010.crowdvine.com/posts/11118509
C.J. Hayden: For those of you who enjoyed the Social Enterprise Showcase on Wed. evening, the S.F. Bay Area Chapter wanted to let you know about the Showcase award winners. The awards were handed out at the Fri. lunch, but in case you missed the announcement, her... [read more]
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Thu, Jun 10 at 2:51AM (3 comments)

A whole new generation of social impact measurement and investment management tools are emerging. This session will offer a snapshot of some of the latest thinking and tools. Included in the discussion will be how funders expect to measure social ent... [session page]
sara olsen: If you'd like to get trained in how to do SROI analysis, or even certified by The SROI Network, an international body that has created a certification standard, you can attend a training workshop. The next one is soon! May 27-28 in New York. See deta... [read more]
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Tue, Jun 1 at 11:32AM

“An innovation that is disruptive allows a whole new population of consumers access to a product or service that was historically only accessible to consumers with a lot of money or a lot of skill.” – Clayton Christensen What new structures, processe... [session page]
Pamela Hawley: It was such a pleasure to be on this panel, and meet so many wonderful people! I thought it would be helpful to put up a little background on UniversalGiving here. All my best, Pamela Pamela Hawley Founder and CEO UniversalGiving™ phawley@universalgi... [read more]
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Thu, May 27 at 6:23PM (2 comments)

Practitioners seeking to generate social impact require tools to measure, manage, and communicate their program performance. Nemours is finishing its second year of implementing a customized Social Return on Investment (SROI) Toolkit, and would like ... [session page]
Drew Tulchin: As always, Social Enterprise Associates and SVT Group were thrilled to participate in the Social Enterprise Summit. We welcome interested colleagues to reach out to us via our websites: www.socialenterprise.net and www.svtgroup.net
sara olsen: If you'd like to get trained in how to do SROI analysis, or even certified by The SROI Network, an international body that has created a certification standard, you can attend a training workshop. The next one is soon! May 27-28 in New York. See deta... [read more]
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Thu, May 27 at 3:06PM (3 comments)

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Thu, May 27 at 8:46PM

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May 25, 2010:  Lisa Nitze has been named President and CEO of the Social Enterprise Alliance, the largest membership organization for social entrepreneurs in North America and the national network linking social enterprises in the U.S. and Canada with peer networks abroad. Lisa takes over at the Alliance after nearly five years at Ashoka, where she most recently served as Vice President of the


Wed, May 26 at 11:02AM

Price: $50 SEA Members; $55 for all others (please note: This workshop has a minimum requirement of 40 participants) Increasingly, social enterprise organizations are being asked to provide more than outputs when communicating the effects and impacts... [session page]
sara olsen: If you'd like to get trained in how to do SROI analysis, or even certified by The SROI Network, an international body that has created a certification standard, you can attend a training workshop. The next one is soon! May 27-28 in New York. See deta... [read more]

Thu, May 20 at 6:43PM (1 comment)

Since 2007, The Democracy Collaborative has worked with the Cleveland Foundation to develop worker co-ops in low-income neighborhoods. The strategy employed involves working with area hospitals and universities to design businesses that meet their su... [session page]
Steve Dubb: Attached is a copy of my presentation. Steve

Fri, May 14 at 2:18PM (1 comment)

Incorporating legal and tax considerations into the early stages of planning an earned income venture are critical to lasting success. Learn the fundamental issues and key questions to ask early in your planning. Topics will include maintaining tax-e... [session page]
Sarah Duniway: Great to see everyone in SF. I've attached a copy of our PowerPoint. Please feel free to contact us with any follow-up questions.
Sarah Duniway: And here is a more detailed written outline.

Fri, May 14 at 6:55AM (2 comments)

Non-profit organizations typically operate under the oversight of volunteer boards of directors. Successful social enterprises have accessed capital, are entrepreneurial, and capture market share, while remaining committed to their mission. However, ... [session page]
Corinne Gray: Files for this presentation attached here.

Thu, May 13 at 8:05AM (1 comment)

This workshop will focus on practical ways to test your business model. Many sources of information are available to help social entrepreneurs develop a business plan. Yet new businesses fail in spite of planning when the underlying business model is... [session page]
Jean Hardy Robinson: I'm posting the slides from my presentation. Thanks for good discussion during the session. I welcome your follow-up comments or questions. Jean

Wed, May 12 at 9:32AM (1 comment)

Greetings! For those participants who joined me for the "Coming Up for Air: Work Smarter, Not Harder" Presentation, see attached Powerpoint as requested. Please contact me for individual questions and/or additional coaching. Happy to help! Best, Catherine Markman

Catherine : Contact email: catherine@globalbrigades.org

Wed, May 5 at 5:11PM (1 comment)

Jerr Boschee will review seven strategic mistakes commonly committed by startup social enterprises and by entrepreneurial nonprofits (and describe techniques to avoid them): The wrong management team; the wrong strategic framework (driving forces, vi... [session page]
amykincaid: Strong session absolutely packed with keys for insights. The top take-aways for me: • What type key leader is needed in your org right now (the dreamer, the builder, or the trustee)? • Right navigation is essential. • Push vs. pull ventures. Are we m... [read more]

Mon, May 3 at 7:50AM (1 comment)

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Tristan reports on the final day of the 2010 Social Enterprise Summit and World Forum…Following the previous night’s performance of soothing and rustic tones of Wake For Dead, The Grateful Dead cover band with a Celtic twist, Day 3 at the 2010 Social Enterprise Summit started out with some Aussie flavor.I attended the Stories from Australian Social Enterprises: Key Learnings from the


Wed, May 26 at 11:02AM

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A plenary session with a global perspective provided insight for Kylie and other delegates wanting to identify the commonalities. What would it take for government to take on social enterprise? That’s the question Jim Schorr posed to the panel of Anne Jamieson, Toronto Enterprise Fund, Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy and Peter Holbrook, CEO of the Social


Wed, May 26 at 11:02AM

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Thu, Apr 29 at 10:23PM (0 comments)

Many of you have been asking about the attendee list. Well, here it is again :) Granted, it is not the most up to date but we will be sure to provide one soon after the Summit. So stay tuned! And don't forget that you can keep your networking right here, right now, tomorrow, and Saturday, hey, even a month after most of us leave the beautiful town of San Francisco!


Thu, Apr 29 at 10:07PM (0 comments)

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In this post, Kylie talks about engaging young social entrepreneurs... A changing of the guards, or perhaps a little respite, seems to be on the minds of social enterprise stalwarts as they herald in the young social entrepreneurs through the development of networks, enterprises and skills building activities. Many are represented at the Conference and Summit including SAGE, a global


Wed, May 26 at 11:02AM

Social enterprise is receiving increasing attention from government as a solution to our most pressing social problems. This session will discuss the latest thinking for how government entities can assess social impact for making investments in socia... [session page]
Jessica Wilson: Attached please find the full text of the research from Carnegie Mellon University. We will be discussing some of this report during the session.

Thu, Apr 29 at 5:35PM (1 comment)

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Tristan reports on day two of the 2010 Social Enterprise Summit and World Forum…Government and social enterpriseThe 2010 Social Enterprise Summit opened its second day with a plenary panel delving into the government and social enterprise collaboration. Social Enterprise Alliance public policy board member Jim Schorr started the event questioning the state of the union in each panel member’s


Wed, May 26 at 11:02AM

In recent years, we have witnessed a growing national trend toward the establishment of offices of social entrepreneurship, social innovation, strategic partnerships, and other such purposes. This session will feature the leadership of several govern... [session page]
Colleen Ebinger: Slides for this session. There will be lots of time for questions!

Thu, Apr 29 at 10:55AM (1 comment)

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Tristan reports from the Summit Showcase and Reception... The 2010 Social Enterprise Summit and World Forum (#SocEnt10) kicked off Wednesday with a rallying call to Generation Y. As I weaved my way through the hoopla of the Summit showcase and reception I found many organizations that focus a large amount of their time educating and empowering students, youth and anyone else between the ages of


Wed, May 26 at 11:02AM

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On a day of pre-conference tours and workshops, Kylie steps out with a bus load of social entrepreneurs to see what San Francisco has to offer... Social Enterprise may be a relatively new term, but the ethos is nothing new to those dedicated organisations that have been working in the field for decades. They are passionate about addressing a need in the community, committed to developing


Wed, May 26 at 11:02AM

Corinne Gray posted Summit Tour

Have you signed up for a tour yet? Luckily, we have a few spots left for Tour 5 on Friday afternoon. Come to the the Summit office to register and claim your spot now! Tour 5 - Friday April 30th 3:30pm - 6:00pm Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center Reliatech Goodwill


Wed, Apr 28 at 3:35PM (0 comments)

Paul O'Sullivan posted Post Graduate Bursary in Ireland

Annual bursary to honour Ray Murphy Clann Credo - the Social Investment Fund and Philanthropy Ireland, announce a scholarship to encourage research on philanthropy and social finance in Irish Third level colleges. The EUR 10,000 annual bursary is open to students (part-time as well as full-time) that intend to undertake postgraduate study. Eligible areas of concentration include philanthropy, social finance, charities regulation, social enterpris... [read more]

Corinne Gray: Paul this looks like a great opportunity! Are there any eligibility restrictions in terms of nationality?
Paul O'Sullivan: Connie, thanks, there are NO restrictions on terms of nationality. Applicants must be able to travel to and legally reside in Ireland for the purpose of completing a post-graduate programme at a Third level institution on the island of Ireland. Hope ... [read more]

Wed, Apr 28 at 12:48PM (2 comments)