Brochure introducing you to the platform The Patriots Network, membership options, funding and support. Its the place to do your service to humanity and still earn a good living!

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T H E PAT R I O T S
Brochure / 2016 - 2017

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Welcome
The PATRIOTS Network offers community-based
nonprofit organizations, groups and individuals a
comprehensive package of training, assistance and
financing designed to enhance their capacity to launch
social purpose businesses.
While there are several definitions of a social purpose business, we
define it as a business activity started by a nonprofit organization
that applies market-based solutions for the purposes of furthering
the mission of the organization, generating income, and
addressing social needs.
In this context, social purpose businesses serve to:
• Promote innovative programs;
• Create job and training opportunities;
• Encourage entrepreneurial endeavors;
• Contribute to the financial viability of the social enterprise
"I know no better way to show
true patriotism and love for
one's country than investing to
create wealth and
employment" - Strive
Masiyiwa

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About Us
A network of Individuals, Enterpreneurs, Organizations and
Groups coming together to empower and support each
other to develop and implement innovative, effective,
sustainable solutions.
Designed to respond to social and environmental challenges we face as
well as address the issues of unemployment and poverty found in our
communities with a long term view to wealth creation.
These solutions include products, services, frameworks and interventions
brought to market by both new startups and existing organizations,
whether for-profit or non-profit.
• We build networks
• We provide training and capacity building
• We offer financial assistance
• We promote crowdfunding
• We build partnerships
• We create, develop and implement model projects
• We offer mentoring
Inspiring Innovative Social
Enterprise and Business
Driven Solutions for
Employment and Wealth
Creation

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The term 'social enterprise' comes
out of values developed
throughout the history of our social
economy. Its core principle is that
economic activity should work for
the common good – rather than the
unlimited private gain of a few.
This locates social enterprise within
the wider objective of changing the
way society operates. Various social
movements have contributed their
DNA to its practice. These are some
of the values and behaviors we
have come to expect from each
other.
Social enterprises are businesses
founded on fundamental core
values – that social fairness and the
protection of the planet should be
pre-conditions of all economic
activity – with all business practices
expected to be honest and fair.
Our Core Values
P.A.T.R.I.O.T.S an acronym for Passion, Accountability, Trust,
Resourcefulness, Innovation, Openness, Tenacity and Sacrifice. We
recognize that core values form the foundation upon which an
organization acts and determines what it becomes.
"Create enduring value and
leave clear footprints"

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Launching a social purpose
business is an innovative
economic development
strategy that has emerged in
recent years as a way for
community-based nonprofits
to do both.
Through these ventures,
nonprofits can increase their
ability to fulfill the
organization's mission while
serving their constituents in
new ways and diversify
revenue sources.
Starting a social purpose
business venture can pose
risks for the sponsoring
nonprofit.
When a nonprofit launches a
new business venture, it
strives to earn income and
achieve tangible social
outcomes. This undertaking
can quickly test an
organization's culture and
management practices.
The organization must
constantly strive to balance its
internal goals of supporting a
social mission and generating
revenue.
The PATRIOTS Network helps
organizations, groups and
individuals find that balance
through a comprehensive
package of training assistance
and low-cost financing.
Membership is Open to
all
• Individual membership
• Student membership
• Group membership
• Corporate membership
• Honorary membership
• Mentors
• Donors
The PATRIOTS Network was formally
launched in October 2016 with
support of the following
stakeholders:The Bridge Network,
IBridge Hub, The Bureau for
investments and public partnership
OYO state, Bank of Industry, ReCLAIM,
The Entrepreneur, TinklingD, &
Nustreams Conference and Culture
Centre.
The Challenge
In a demanding operating and funding environment, nonprofit organizations must
look to new models of generating revenue streams while also fulfilling their
expanding missions.

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Eligibility
• Eligible Ventures &
• Eligible Applicants
Eligible Ventures
a) Ventures led by people between 18 - 35 years old & 36 years
and older that are making a difference in their community.
b) The venture should have at least one year of impact in the
community.
c) The venture should be able to demonstrate evidence in
addressing social problems such as improving access to services
like education, finance, health, counseling, capacity building,
helping households increasing incomes, helping children grow in a
good environment etc.
d) The venture can be a non-profit, for-profit, or hybrid business
model
Eligible Applicants:
a) Must be a founder or co-founder of a social venture.
b) Should be passionate about social issues in Nigeria.
c) Should be between 18 – 35 in one category and 36 years &
Above in another.
d) Can demonstrate innovative approaches in addressing social
problems.
e) Must be willing and able to attend a comprehensive training at
Nustreams Conference & Culture Centre, Ibadan, Nigeria.

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There will be a transparent selection
process using the following steps:
a) Phase I
This will involve selection of the most innovative
social entrepreneurial ventures based on pre-
determined selection criteria. Selected
applicants will continue to the second phase.
b) Phase II
This will involve verification of the eligibility of
the applicant. This will again be assessed by the
selection committee (see eligibility above).
c) Phase III
The selection committee using predetermined
criteria shall evaluate each applicant. Each
applicant will be assessed independently by at
least two selection committee members.
Benefits:
As part of the program, there will be innovation
awards for successful applicants.
In addition, mentoring, networking, and further
support will be provided to all successful
participants.
How to Apply:
Online applications can be completed and
submitted at www.thepatriots.network
The application can also be completed offline
and emailed as a PDF or Word document to
info@thepatriots.network.
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8. NuStreams Conference and Culture Centre,
Km110, Abeokuta road, off Alalubosa Estate,
Ibadan, Nigeria.
Phone: +234 703 732 5246
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