This document provides information about post-secondary education costs and student loan debt in New England. It begins with data on educational attainment levels across US states and regions, showing that New England has higher rates of bachelor's degrees and graduate degrees compared to the nation overall. It then tells a story about two siblings, one who attends a selective private college and the other who attends a two-year for-profit school. Data is presented showing differences in costs, debt levels, earnings outcomes, and default rates between these two educational paths. The document discusses how student loans enable many to attend college but require borrowers to weigh costs and benefits, and highlights data demonstrating the persistent wage premium of post-secondary education but also the rising
Finding a Foothold: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek SustainabilityKnight Foundation
A new report offers an in-depth view into the nonprofit news industry, revealing the significant progress that news organizations have made toward sustainability and the challenges they still face. The report, “Finding a Foothold: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability,” provides data and analysis on 18 nonprofit news organizations between 2010 and 2012.
A follow-up to the 2011 Knight study, “Getting Local: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability,” the new report takes a deeper look, expanding the number of nonprofit sites included in the research. It also broadens the focus of the study from just local, to state and national organizations. Find out more at www.knightfoundation.org/features/nonprofitnews.
Faith & Sustainable Development 2015 - Coming SoonDFickett
The document proposes leveraging markets through Catholic social teaching to promote sustainable economic development and alleviate poverty. It outlines challenges such as water scarcity, hunger, and climate change, and proposes market-based solutions like impact investing, social entrepreneurship, microfinance, and benefit corporations. The goal is to stimulate dialogue on renewing the Catholic Church's role in spurring just economies through leadership and partnerships that benefit society.
Major donors are changing how they give to charities. While baby boomers currently give the most, younger generations will become increasingly important sources of funding over the long run. New strategies are needed to engage donors across different age groups through various channels. Social enterprises that generate earned income represent an emerging opportunity for nonprofits to access new sources of capital beyond traditional philanthropic methods that are no longer sufficient on their own.
This document analyzes the financial impact of COVID-19 on non-profit organizations. It finds that while total US charitable giving has generally increased over the past decade, 2020 will likely see a decrease similar to 2009 due to the economic effects of the pandemic. The impact varies between non-profits based on their revenue sources, size, finances, donors, and services. Successful strategies from the 2008 recession like leveraging government aid and strengthening messaging may also work now. The document recommends non-profits apply for assistance, focus messaging, expand digital solutions, and communicate individually to mitigate COVID-19 impacts.
202859367-Worker-CooperativeWorker-Cooperatives-for-New-York-City-A-Vision-fo...Krystal Tena
This document examines worker cooperatives as a potential solution to income inequality in New York City. It finds that worker cooperatives, which are businesses owned and democratically operated by employees, can increase wages and benefits for low-income workers compared to traditional businesses. However, public support and policies to promote worker cooperatives in New York City have been limited. The document recommends that the city support and invest in growing the local worker cooperative movement through various agencies to help address poverty and economic disparities.
Aura Supports a Global Push for Financial Gender Equality with The Jeeranont & United Nation.
#womanempowerment,#unwoman,#aurawoman,#thejeeranontwoman,#womanthejeeranont,#ornusa,#ornusajeeranont,
Report : https://www.aurasolutioncompanylimited.com/…/aura-supports-…
Learn more : https://www.thejeeranont.com/culture-society
Letter to Congressional Taskforce on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico10 14-16Nancy Santiago Negrón
Policy recommendations to Congress to stimulate economic growth in Puerto Rico: CRA incentives, 8A small business designation for all Puerto Rico based businesses, waiver of dollar-for-dollar match for federal grants, HubZone extension for Puerto Rico.
Concordia University's presentation from One Minneapolis: A Call to Action! conference December 2, 2011 hosted by the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
Finding a Foothold: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek SustainabilityKnight Foundation
A new report offers an in-depth view into the nonprofit news industry, revealing the significant progress that news organizations have made toward sustainability and the challenges they still face. The report, “Finding a Foothold: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability,” provides data and analysis on 18 nonprofit news organizations between 2010 and 2012.
A follow-up to the 2011 Knight study, “Getting Local: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability,” the new report takes a deeper look, expanding the number of nonprofit sites included in the research. It also broadens the focus of the study from just local, to state and national organizations. Find out more at www.knightfoundation.org/features/nonprofitnews.
Faith & Sustainable Development 2015 - Coming SoonDFickett
The document proposes leveraging markets through Catholic social teaching to promote sustainable economic development and alleviate poverty. It outlines challenges such as water scarcity, hunger, and climate change, and proposes market-based solutions like impact investing, social entrepreneurship, microfinance, and benefit corporations. The goal is to stimulate dialogue on renewing the Catholic Church's role in spurring just economies through leadership and partnerships that benefit society.
Major donors are changing how they give to charities. While baby boomers currently give the most, younger generations will become increasingly important sources of funding over the long run. New strategies are needed to engage donors across different age groups through various channels. Social enterprises that generate earned income represent an emerging opportunity for nonprofits to access new sources of capital beyond traditional philanthropic methods that are no longer sufficient on their own.
This document analyzes the financial impact of COVID-19 on non-profit organizations. It finds that while total US charitable giving has generally increased over the past decade, 2020 will likely see a decrease similar to 2009 due to the economic effects of the pandemic. The impact varies between non-profits based on their revenue sources, size, finances, donors, and services. Successful strategies from the 2008 recession like leveraging government aid and strengthening messaging may also work now. The document recommends non-profits apply for assistance, focus messaging, expand digital solutions, and communicate individually to mitigate COVID-19 impacts.
202859367-Worker-CooperativeWorker-Cooperatives-for-New-York-City-A-Vision-fo...Krystal Tena
This document examines worker cooperatives as a potential solution to income inequality in New York City. It finds that worker cooperatives, which are businesses owned and democratically operated by employees, can increase wages and benefits for low-income workers compared to traditional businesses. However, public support and policies to promote worker cooperatives in New York City have been limited. The document recommends that the city support and invest in growing the local worker cooperative movement through various agencies to help address poverty and economic disparities.
Aura Supports a Global Push for Financial Gender Equality with The Jeeranont & United Nation.
#womanempowerment,#unwoman,#aurawoman,#thejeeranontwoman,#womanthejeeranont,#ornusa,#ornusajeeranont,
Report : https://www.aurasolutioncompanylimited.com/…/aura-supports-…
Learn more : https://www.thejeeranont.com/culture-society
Letter to Congressional Taskforce on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico10 14-16Nancy Santiago Negrón
Policy recommendations to Congress to stimulate economic growth in Puerto Rico: CRA incentives, 8A small business designation for all Puerto Rico based businesses, waiver of dollar-for-dollar match for federal grants, HubZone extension for Puerto Rico.
Concordia University's presentation from One Minneapolis: A Call to Action! conference December 2, 2011 hosted by the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
The Funding Exchange Building: “Alternative” Community FoundationsJames Dellinger
At a time when liberal ideas
are unpopular among voters the Funding
Exchange offers a different leftwing
strategy for achieving political and social
change. It links radical activists to
wealthy donors to create a unique
network of community foundations.
Presentación fulbright final microfinanzas y migración internacionalMatt Rolland
Final presentation of my Fulbright-García Robles grant to Zacatecas, Mexico. With support from the Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Estudios del Desarrollo, this project investigated financial inclusion, microfinance, migration, and development issues during 2010-2011. Presented the 13 of May, 2011. The results will be published in a forthcoming book, "Perspectives on Development in Zacatecas".
Community-based tourism ventures face challenges in marketing their rural tourism products similar to other rural producers. They depend on intermediaries like private companies, membership organizations, public institutions, and non-profits to facilitate market access. Each type of intermediary has strengths and weaknesses in terms of their marketing support capabilities. Instead of individual support strategies, combined approaches are needed depending on location, resources, and existing organizational structures.
United Way\'s Center for Nonprofits created a presentation about upcoming trends in 2011 for which nonprofits need to be on the lookout. These trends can dramatically affect an organization\'s funding and business practices. All information contained in this report was based on research that includes sources such as the Pew Report, the Nonprofit Times, and the Journal for Nonprofits.
This document discusses strategies that various cities have implemented to address panhandling issues. It describes programs where donation meters are set up to encourage people to donate to organizations helping the homeless instead of giving money directly to panhandlers. Evaluation of these programs in cities like Denver, Atlanta, and Seattle found they significantly reduced panhandling in targeted areas and funded housing and services for the homeless. The document advocates for Wilmington to adopt this "Make a Change" program using donation meters to generate funds to help end chronic homelessness in the region.
In this paper we deal with the relationship between external donors and village organizations (VOs) in Western Sub-Saharan Africa. We utilize a large dataset of village organizations in rural areas of Senegal and Burkina Faso. We argue that the kind of relationship established with northern donors may have effects on the governance mechanisms of the village organization. We investigate to what extent differences in the foundation of the VO and of the partnership with the external donor can partially explain outcomes and membership structures of the VO itself. Our results go in the direction of possible diverging effects of a donor intervention in the village organization, according to the degree of proactivity and initiative that the VO
displays.
Authors: Cecilia Navarra, University of Namur, CRED, Rempart de la Vierge, 8, 5000 Namur, Belgium. Elena Vallino, University of Torino, Department of Economics and Statistics, Lungo Dora Siena 100/A, 10153 Torino, Italy.
The Future of Fndraising-Engaging Millennials in MissionSarah Van Houten
This document summarizes strategies for nonprofit organizations to engage millennial donors. It discusses how millennials differ from other generations in their preferences and behaviors around philanthropy. Key factors for nonprofits to consider include using inspiration through emotional storytelling, showing measurable impact, utilizing digital platforms and social media, leveraging peer influence, and providing opportunities for involvement. The document also outlines challenges nonprofits face in implementing these strategies and potential solutions. Interviews with nonprofit professionals support the findings. Overall, the document provides guidance to help nonprofits better engage millennial donors now and in the future.
Microbusiness owners are an important part of the American economy, though they operate small businesses with 5 or fewer employees. An Experian white paper analyzes data on microbusiness owners to develop profiles of common characteristics within industries. It identifies 7 distinct segments within the legal services industry and describes 2 segments in detail. The paper recommends tailoring marketing communications to these segments by understanding their values, triggers, and preferred communication channels like direct mail and email.
The document summarizes discussions that took place at the Ohio Newspaper Association Convention on February 17-18, 2016. It discusses two main topics:
1) A keynote speech by Tim Kight about instilling workplace culture and resisting change in the newspaper industry. Kight emphasized making cultural changes on an organizational level and aligning behavior, attitude, and words.
2) A session with Ralph Martin, CEO of Civitas Media, who discussed the need for newspaper consolidation to boost resources and readership. He acknowledged closing papers is difficult but sometimes necessary for business reasons. The document also briefly summarizes other breakout sessions on social media, ethics challenges for editors, and new revenue strategies for newspapers.
This document provides a summary of Dilip Kumar Jha's professional experience and qualifications. It includes:
- Contact information and an overview of his 14 years of experience in accounts and finance.
- Details of his current role as Assistant Manager of Accounts at JNC Constructions Pvt. Ltd since 2013.
- His expertise in areas like corporate financial planning, accounting, auditing, and taxation.
- Previous roles including with Shri Lukshmi Cotsyn Limited, Simplex Projects Limited, and Ashiana Homes Pvt. Ltd.
- Educational qualifications including an MBA in Chartered Finance Management and BCom degree.
- Proficiency with accounting software and packages
This document summarizes the first episode of Jazz Aula Barat, a jazz concert series held at the Aula Barat hall of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in Bandung, Indonesia. The first episode featured the jazz trio #3Scapes, consisting of Riza Arshad, Aksan Sjuman, and Yance Manusama. They performed challenging repertoire highlighting the early jazz-rock period. Aksan Sjuman's drumming was praised by the audience. The concert helped bring back the historical atmosphere of jazz performances at Aula Barat hall and supported the work of ITB Jazz in continuing the Jazz Aula Barat series.
Social enterprise & philanthropy: their role in the new Big SocietyGiving Centre
Presentation by Eleanor Shaw to the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Special Interest Group Debate on the Big Society and Social Entrepreneruship & Philanthropy
The document discusses efforts to build assets and wealth among Native American communities in urban areas. It describes partnerships in Minneapolis that have established an American Indian Cultural Corridor featuring Native-owned businesses. Other organizations discussed include the Native American Community Development Institute, Little Earth of United Tribes, and the Native American Youth and Family Center, all of which take holistic approaches such as job training and homeownership programs to build personal and community assets.
This paper considers that the most challenging needs facing the development of Microentrepreneurship, are the need to develop innovative socially-oriented banks that care about the ―unbankable‖ segment of the society. Family Bank is considered to be one of the ―social businesses‖ which are based entirely upon the partnership as well as social corporate responsibility (CSR) of private sector.
Objectives which attract financial growth associated with the market odds of a angel capital market are to stimulate business strategies in order to maximize success and support realistic expectations at less cost. Around the world large markets have developed around collective investment and these account for a substantial portion of all trading on major stock exchanges. Collective investments are promoted with a wide range of investment that aims at either targeting specific geographic regions or specified industry sectors.
Matt Hoge, a KU graduate student in Latin American Studies, gave a comprehensive overview of his experiences, observations and some conclusions about the usage of microfinance in Paraguay to participants in the 2009 Annual meeting of the Kansas Paraguay Partners. Matt was selected for the 2008-2009 KPP Scholarship and worked as an intern with Fundación Paraguaya, studying microfinance as a strategy for economic development in Paraguay.
The Funding Exchange Building: “Alternative” Community FoundationsJames Dellinger
At a time when liberal ideas
are unpopular among voters the Funding
Exchange offers a different leftwing
strategy for achieving political and social
change. It links radical activists to
wealthy donors to create a unique
network of community foundations.
Presentación fulbright final microfinanzas y migración internacionalMatt Rolland
Final presentation of my Fulbright-García Robles grant to Zacatecas, Mexico. With support from the Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Estudios del Desarrollo, this project investigated financial inclusion, microfinance, migration, and development issues during 2010-2011. Presented the 13 of May, 2011. The results will be published in a forthcoming book, "Perspectives on Development in Zacatecas".
Community-based tourism ventures face challenges in marketing their rural tourism products similar to other rural producers. They depend on intermediaries like private companies, membership organizations, public institutions, and non-profits to facilitate market access. Each type of intermediary has strengths and weaknesses in terms of their marketing support capabilities. Instead of individual support strategies, combined approaches are needed depending on location, resources, and existing organizational structures.
United Way\'s Center for Nonprofits created a presentation about upcoming trends in 2011 for which nonprofits need to be on the lookout. These trends can dramatically affect an organization\'s funding and business practices. All information contained in this report was based on research that includes sources such as the Pew Report, the Nonprofit Times, and the Journal for Nonprofits.
This document discusses strategies that various cities have implemented to address panhandling issues. It describes programs where donation meters are set up to encourage people to donate to organizations helping the homeless instead of giving money directly to panhandlers. Evaluation of these programs in cities like Denver, Atlanta, and Seattle found they significantly reduced panhandling in targeted areas and funded housing and services for the homeless. The document advocates for Wilmington to adopt this "Make a Change" program using donation meters to generate funds to help end chronic homelessness in the region.
In this paper we deal with the relationship between external donors and village organizations (VOs) in Western Sub-Saharan Africa. We utilize a large dataset of village organizations in rural areas of Senegal and Burkina Faso. We argue that the kind of relationship established with northern donors may have effects on the governance mechanisms of the village organization. We investigate to what extent differences in the foundation of the VO and of the partnership with the external donor can partially explain outcomes and membership structures of the VO itself. Our results go in the direction of possible diverging effects of a donor intervention in the village organization, according to the degree of proactivity and initiative that the VO
displays.
Authors: Cecilia Navarra, University of Namur, CRED, Rempart de la Vierge, 8, 5000 Namur, Belgium. Elena Vallino, University of Torino, Department of Economics and Statistics, Lungo Dora Siena 100/A, 10153 Torino, Italy.
The Future of Fndraising-Engaging Millennials in MissionSarah Van Houten
This document summarizes strategies for nonprofit organizations to engage millennial donors. It discusses how millennials differ from other generations in their preferences and behaviors around philanthropy. Key factors for nonprofits to consider include using inspiration through emotional storytelling, showing measurable impact, utilizing digital platforms and social media, leveraging peer influence, and providing opportunities for involvement. The document also outlines challenges nonprofits face in implementing these strategies and potential solutions. Interviews with nonprofit professionals support the findings. Overall, the document provides guidance to help nonprofits better engage millennial donors now and in the future.
Microbusiness owners are an important part of the American economy, though they operate small businesses with 5 or fewer employees. An Experian white paper analyzes data on microbusiness owners to develop profiles of common characteristics within industries. It identifies 7 distinct segments within the legal services industry and describes 2 segments in detail. The paper recommends tailoring marketing communications to these segments by understanding their values, triggers, and preferred communication channels like direct mail and email.
The document summarizes discussions that took place at the Ohio Newspaper Association Convention on February 17-18, 2016. It discusses two main topics:
1) A keynote speech by Tim Kight about instilling workplace culture and resisting change in the newspaper industry. Kight emphasized making cultural changes on an organizational level and aligning behavior, attitude, and words.
2) A session with Ralph Martin, CEO of Civitas Media, who discussed the need for newspaper consolidation to boost resources and readership. He acknowledged closing papers is difficult but sometimes necessary for business reasons. The document also briefly summarizes other breakout sessions on social media, ethics challenges for editors, and new revenue strategies for newspapers.
This document provides a summary of Dilip Kumar Jha's professional experience and qualifications. It includes:
- Contact information and an overview of his 14 years of experience in accounts and finance.
- Details of his current role as Assistant Manager of Accounts at JNC Constructions Pvt. Ltd since 2013.
- His expertise in areas like corporate financial planning, accounting, auditing, and taxation.
- Previous roles including with Shri Lukshmi Cotsyn Limited, Simplex Projects Limited, and Ashiana Homes Pvt. Ltd.
- Educational qualifications including an MBA in Chartered Finance Management and BCom degree.
- Proficiency with accounting software and packages
This document summarizes the first episode of Jazz Aula Barat, a jazz concert series held at the Aula Barat hall of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in Bandung, Indonesia. The first episode featured the jazz trio #3Scapes, consisting of Riza Arshad, Aksan Sjuman, and Yance Manusama. They performed challenging repertoire highlighting the early jazz-rock period. Aksan Sjuman's drumming was praised by the audience. The concert helped bring back the historical atmosphere of jazz performances at Aula Barat hall and supported the work of ITB Jazz in continuing the Jazz Aula Barat series.
Social enterprise & philanthropy: their role in the new Big SocietyGiving Centre
Presentation by Eleanor Shaw to the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Special Interest Group Debate on the Big Society and Social Entrepreneruship & Philanthropy
The document discusses efforts to build assets and wealth among Native American communities in urban areas. It describes partnerships in Minneapolis that have established an American Indian Cultural Corridor featuring Native-owned businesses. Other organizations discussed include the Native American Community Development Institute, Little Earth of United Tribes, and the Native American Youth and Family Center, all of which take holistic approaches such as job training and homeownership programs to build personal and community assets.
This paper considers that the most challenging needs facing the development of Microentrepreneurship, are the need to develop innovative socially-oriented banks that care about the ―unbankable‖ segment of the society. Family Bank is considered to be one of the ―social businesses‖ which are based entirely upon the partnership as well as social corporate responsibility (CSR) of private sector.
Objectives which attract financial growth associated with the market odds of a angel capital market are to stimulate business strategies in order to maximize success and support realistic expectations at less cost. Around the world large markets have developed around collective investment and these account for a substantial portion of all trading on major stock exchanges. Collective investments are promoted with a wide range of investment that aims at either targeting specific geographic regions or specified industry sectors.
Matt Hoge, a KU graduate student in Latin American Studies, gave a comprehensive overview of his experiences, observations and some conclusions about the usage of microfinance in Paraguay to participants in the 2009 Annual meeting of the Kansas Paraguay Partners. Matt was selected for the 2008-2009 KPP Scholarship and worked as an intern with Fundación Paraguaya, studying microfinance as a strategy for economic development in Paraguay.
Capitalism in Ireland - Working on AlternativesConor McCabe
This document discusses the Desjardins group, a cooperative financial institution in Quebec. Some key points:
1. The Desjardins group succeeded in democratizing and decentralizing financial services, making them accessible across Quebec communities.
2. It has balanced financial constraints with social concerns and members' long-term security with short-term aspirations.
3. Economic crises have reinforced the Desjardins group by allowing institutional innovation and improved service to members. Democratic procedures and balancing rationalism with ethics have contributed to its success when allowed to guide the organization.
This document summarizes a report on the workforce development needs of immigrant small business owners and employees in Lowell, Massachusetts. It finds that small, minority-owned businesses play an important role in providing entry-level jobs and goods/services, but often offer low-skill, low-pay jobs without benefits or room for advancement. To address the needs of both employers and employees, the study surveyed employees and employers of immigrant small businesses in Lowell to identify training needs. It also conducted focus groups with community stakeholders. The report concludes that both employees and employers would benefit from training resources, but that barriers like costs and language need to be addressed. It recommends developing a customized workforce development model and building partnerships between community organizations and small businesses
The letter writer thanks Senator Landrieu for her support of the new Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF) program. The Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC), where the writer serves as President, received funding through the first round of the SBLF. This funding will be used immediately to provide fair and accessible capital to small and micro businesses. The writer applauds the Treasury Department's insight in establishing this program, which perfectly fits WWBIC's mission as a community development lender focused on business creation, expansion, and sustainability. With continued high demand for their services as entrepreneurship remains a solution for many facing unemployment, the SBLF support could not have come at a more timely
This document discusses the emerging approach of "community wealth building" in the United States. It is defined as a systems approach to economic development that creates an inclusive, sustainable economy built on locally rooted and broadly held ownership. The document provides examples of community wealth building initiatives in various cities, such as worker cooperatives in New York City and community land trusts in Boston. It argues that community wealth building is a coherent framework that embodies common drivers like developing local assets, collaboration, inclusion, and prioritizing people and place over traditional models of economic development.
Native Learning Center webinar by Upspring, New Trends in Capital May, 2016UPSPRING, LLC
Instructor Drew Tulchin, Managing Partner at UpSpring Associates.
Participants will learn about alternative sources of capital, both private and public, available for Tribal governments and Tribal housing NGOs. The webinar covers financial definitions, incremental steps to capital raising, tips for working with banks / lenders, and creditworthiness.
Training Objectives:
The objective of this webinar is to provide attendees with a foundation in the basics of how and where to seek funding for projects and programs. This will particularly explore funding and capital options beyond government sources and ‘usual suspects’. There will be a special case study on a new, emerging opportunity called social impact bonds, and pay for success, which will be shared by an local expert who just completed a $15 million project on this topic.
An evaluation of microfinance services on poverty alleviation in kisii county...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study on the impact of microfinance services on poverty alleviation in Kisii County, Kenya. The study found that the four variables considered (credit facilities, personal savings, training services, and insurance) explained the effects of microfinance institutions on poverty alleviation in the county. Credit facilities had the highest impact, followed by personal savings, training services, and insurance. The study recommends empowering microfinance institutions in the county by providing finances for loans to residents and undertaking regular training on financial management to build capacity. While microfinance has helped many, some question whether it has proven effective at reducing poverty levels due to a lack of data.
Book talk at the World Bank, December 16, 2016
How China Escaped the Poverty Trap tackles a long-standing, chicken-and-egg problem in development: Is it strong institutions of governance that leads to economic growth or vice versa? Yuen Yuen Ang reveals that this debate is false. In fact, development unfolds in a three-step reciprocal sequence: harness weak institutions to build markets > emerging markets stimulate strong institutions > strong institutions preserve markets. Underlying this process is the creation of conditions that enable ground-level actors to adapt to ever-evolving problems. Ang demonstrates this novel argument through China’s reform experience and extends it to late medieval Europe, antebellum United States, and contemporary Nigeria.
The document summarizes interviews conducted about the development of the Illinois Food Marketing Task Force and the healthy food financing policy in Illinois. Key points from the interviews include:
- The Task Force was diverse but lacked community input from affected areas and transparency in the process.
- $10 million allocated for financing was not seen as adequate and progress stalled after The Food Trust ended involvement.
- Barriers include the high costs of developing supermarkets in urban areas, racism, and a lack of focus on community development and social determinants of health.
- Moving forward, interviewees recommended prioritizing community participation, transparency, and addressing underlying causes of lack of access to healthy food.
The document discusses the current scale of microfinance globally based on data from various sources. It estimates that there are around 30-50 million borrowers served by the core group of microfinance institutions. Another 25 million people are involved in Indian self-help groups, and millions more are served by government institutions. Demand is believed to far exceed current supply. Microfinance has developed unevenly across regions, with the largest outreach in South Asia, followed by East Asia and Latin America. Average loan sizes vary significantly by region from under $100 in South Asia to over $2,000 in Eastern Europe.
The document discusses the Slow Money movement, which aims to redirect investment towards small food enterprises that build soil health and local communities. It outlines principles of restorative economics, ecology, and places over industrialization and globalization. The movement seeks to leverage networks to create financial products and services that provide debt and equity for local farms and food systems. Examples of investment products and funds are provided, as well as the goal of establishing a Soil Trust fund through individual donations to support this type of entrepreneurial "nurture capital" financing.
This document discusses social entrepreneurship and its rise. It defines social entrepreneurship as pursuing innovative solutions to social problems through financially sustainable ventures that create social value. Social entrepreneurs address needs unmet by markets or governments. They are motivated by social benefit and work with markets rather than against them. Impact investing is growing to provide capital for social ventures to address challenges at scale. More people now prefer to support ethical companies and causes through volunteering, buying products, and employment. This values revolution and access to impact funding means social entrepreneurship can both benefit society and be financially sustainable.
3 lecciones por las cuales tu negocio se debe volcar al emprendimiento social...Soulnet
This document discusses social entrepreneurship and its rise. It defines social entrepreneurship as pursuing innovative solutions to social problems through financially sustainable ventures that create social value. Social entrepreneurs address needs unmet by markets or governments. They are motivated by social benefit and work with markets rather than against them. Impact investing is growing to provide capital for social ventures to address challenges at scale. More people now prefer to support ethical companies and causes they care about, driving the rise of social entrepreneurship and impact investing.
In the past, Canadians relied on governments and non-profits to meet social needs, while leaving markets, private capital and business to deliver financial returns. This binary system is breaking down. Profound societal challenges require us to find new ways to mobilize ingenuity and resources for effective, long-term solutions. A social finance marketplace investing in social, environmental and economic returns.
The document discusses asset-based collaborative strategies for rural economic development. It provides examples of multi-county transportation systems, inventors and entrepreneurs clubs, and community funds that have been used to develop local assets and spur economic activity. The presentation also discusses tools for identifying community assets, such as power mapping, appreciative inquiry, and using secondary data. Attendees are encouraged to share their own experiences with asset-based development efforts.
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