Here we outline three examples of hybrids,and proof that the simple organizational labels we have used for years just aren’t going to stick anymore.
Will new legal structures lend clarity to social enterprise organizations and their role in society?
The nonprofit and business worlds have collided. New types of organizations increasingly mix and match the characteristics of both sectors, which can collectively be referred to as hybrids.
Manon Barbeau has a simple dream: giving young people from First Nations communities an opportunity to express themselves using video and music, promoting a sense of healing, empowerment, and community engagement.
Despite much of the rumbling heard around Canada and BC about the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games preparations, one thing is clear to many who work in the charity world on the west coast: the Vancouver Olympic Committee (VANOC) is going out of its way to make these games one of the most socially sustainable events ever put together.
If you’re thinking about launching a social enterprise, you may want to give Tal Dehtiar a call. Having successfully launched MBAs Without Borders (MWB) in 2004 – supporting small businesses in Africa, Asia and Latin America – he recently sold that venture and started another.
Many people believe that there are better approaches to running an organization that can benefit more than just their own pocket and the pockets of their investors.
Setting up and running a charitable organization can be a tricky business, so it’s important to ensure that you’re always on the right side of the law. In this podcast, Adam and Nicole discuss the question of turning a business idea into a charitable venture, whether it is a good idea, and what you need to know if you are going to proceed.
A case study of the Phoenix Print Shop, a social enterprise supporting Eva’s Initiative.
According to a new report, few nonprofits really understand the concept of social finance. We break it down for you in this article.
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