The Michael Scott Mater Foundation (MSMF) provides green microloans and business training to build sustainable communities. Its mission is to create opportunities through financial resources, workforce training, cultural exchanges, and sustainable solutions. The Green Microloan Initiative offers business planning classes, mentoring, and loans up to $50,000 to help established or new businesses launch sustainably. Applicants must submit a viable green business plan and participate in training to qualify. Success stories from past loan recipients in Charlotte are shared on the organization's website.
We can change the course of someone’s life by the simplest act. Every choice you make has the potential to create a ripple effect, trickling into and affecting the lives of others. Here is our guide to how you can create an impact too.
Presentation at The Halifax Hub on June 10, 2013. The presentation covers social finance tools that will help social enterprises finance start-up and expansion. Topics include social enterprise, crowdfunding, microloans, CEDIFs, community bonds, and social impact bonds.
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We can change the course of someone’s life by the simplest act. Every choice you make has the potential to create a ripple effect, trickling into and affecting the lives of others. Here is our guide to how you can create an impact too.
Presentation at The Halifax Hub on June 10, 2013. The presentation covers social finance tools that will help social enterprises finance start-up and expansion. Topics include social enterprise, crowdfunding, microloans, CEDIFs, community bonds, and social impact bonds.
Presentation during the Co-operative Enterprise Council New Brunswick's annual general meeting. The presentation covers social finance tools that will help co-ops finance start-up and expansion. Topics include social enterprise, crowdfunding, microloans, CEDIFs, community bonds, and social impact bonds.
Presentation in Fredericton, New Brunswick brought to you by the Co-operative Enterprise Council of New Brunswick, the Pond-Deshpande Centre, the Economic and Social Inclusion Network, and OMISTA Credit Union. The presentation covers social finance tools that will help co-ops finance start-up and expansion. Topics include social enterprise, crowdfunding, microloans, CEDIFs, Small Business Investor Tax Credit, community bonds, and social impact bonds.
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Par2 of a 2-part panel on social enterprise for the NC AFP Conference. This session focused on examples of social enterprise, specifically the work of TROSA (a nonprofit social enterprise) and The Redwoods Group (a for-profit social enterprise).
Presentation in Fredericton, New Brunswick brought to you by the Co-operative Enterprise Council of New Brunswick, the Pond-Deshpande Centre, the Economic and Social Inclusion Network, and OMISTA Credit Union. The presentation covers social finance tools that will help co-ops finance start-up and expansion. Topics include social enterprise, crowdfunding, microloans, CEDIFs, Small Business Investor Tax Credit, community bonds, and social impact bonds.
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# Underachievers can find peer developed notes that break down lecture and study material in a way that they can understand
# Students can earn better grades, save time and study effectively
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Social enterprise for afp conference session two finalJeff Stern
Par2 of a 2-part panel on social enterprise for the NC AFP Conference. This session focused on examples of social enterprise, specifically the work of TROSA (a nonprofit social enterprise) and The Redwoods Group (a for-profit social enterprise).
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I now work at Kiva, but thought that I would post up an early deck on the p2p microfinance concept I was developing while at PayPal in late 2004 and 2005. I eventually left PayPal to join Kiva in early 2006, but in case my hard drive crashes, wanted to make sure this presentation made it! Good bit of nostalgia.
p2p microfinance concept that I was working on before joining KivaPremal Shah
In late 2004 and 2005, while working at PayPal, I was working on a p2p microfinance concept with another partner. I later joined Kiva as President but there's a good bit of nostalgia and wisdom in this presentation around p2p microfinance -- a lot of which Kiva has implemented today. :)
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1. MICHAEL SCOTT MATER FOUNDATION
BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Adam Krynicki
GMLI Program Manager
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2. Agenda
About MSMF
Our Sustainable Focus
Green Business Planning Classes
What is a Green Micro Loan?
Program Details
Get Started
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3. Our Vision
We envision sustainable communities – socially, economically, and environmentally.
BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Sustainable Sustainable Sustainable
Resources People Economies
Sustainable Solutions School for School Green Microloans
Promoting the development and of Providing cross cultural Provide financial resources, literacy
green technologies and sustainable exchange, volunteer and financial resource to under
practices throughout the world opportunities resourced community
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4. About MSMF
Our Mission
The mission of MSMF is to create opportunities for individuals and communities
by providing financial resources, work-force training, cross cultural exchanges and
sustainable solutions to real world challenges.
Green Microfinance Mission
The mission of the GMLI is to empower entrepreneurs to realize their full
potential by providing financial literacy, green business planning
classes, and access to capital.
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5. Green Business Plan Classes
Business Classes
Our workshops focus on a different aspect of the
business plan each class. Each class is designed
for students to actually complete different
components of their plan.
Community Mentors
MSMF provides resources to small businesses
by providing mentorship and connecting them
with other business owner or mentors in the
industry.
One-on-One Coaching
Work with a member of our team one-on-one to
flush out the details of your business plan.
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6. What’s a Green Micro Loan?
mi·cro·loan [mahy-kroh-lohn]
–noun
a very small, short-term loan at low
interest, especially to a start-up
company or self-employed person.
A micro-loan is an OPPORTUNITY
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7. Micro Loan Application Requirements
Viable business plan that includes a sustainability plan
Financial considerations
Character considerations
Satisfactory attendance in Green Business Planning Class
Regularly meet with coach & mentor (as needed)
Active participation in reporting & evaluation
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8. Typical Micro Loans
• Business Loans up to $50,000: for established
profitable businesses
• Start-Up Loans up to $30,000: for businesses
with 6 months in operation, but that are not yet
profitable.
• Transition Business loans up to $30,000: for the
purchase of an existing business or a change in
business location
*Not everyone will qualify for a micro loan. The process is selective due to the nature
of business. Because an additional unpaid loan would create financial hardship, it
is a disservice to issue a loan to a candidate who cannot repay.
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9. Previous Micro Loans in Charlotte
Grady Parker Thomas Elijah
Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC
Loan Amount: $ 20,000 Loan Amount: $ 2,800
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11. Questions?
2133 SouthEnd Dr , Suite #108
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 207-3260
www.msmf.org
microfinance@msmf.org
Thank you!
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Editor's Notes
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Founded in 2008 by US Army Veterans, MSMF is a 501 (c)(3) international non-profit organization that creates sustainable communities through empowering individuals.
First, let’s talk about micro-lending. What is a micro-loan? At MSMF, we believe that a micro-loan is more than an loan. It’s an opportunity. How is this different than a traditional bank loan? While MSMF takes precautions to mitigate risk, our loan requirement are more flexible, so folks with imperfect credit or those lacking collateral have the opportunity to access capital.
Eligibility for different loan types depends on your business plan and your financial need. You will assess these needs throughout the business planning course.
Grady Parker has been trying to open a veteran’s shelter for years in Charlotte. After receiving a lifetime grant from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, he needed a small loan to get him started. MSMF gave him a loan of $20,000 and helped him leverage over $50,000 from multiple sources. After years of waiting, the project is moving ahead as planned.MSMF helped Thomas take his idea for an energy audit and weatherization business from idea to reality by helping him build his business plan, and by giving him the money he needed to buy equipment. Thomas was able to use this loan and pay off this loan within 6 months.
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