Rollins College’s Department of Social Entrepreneurship Enlists Students on T-Shirt Campaign
It’s no secret that young people appreciate the fashionable simplicity of logoed T-shirts that express their interests and passions.
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New Tool Could Help Objectively Evaluate Impact of Social Enterprises on Local Communities
Deloitte’s Social Impact Measurement Model looks at a company’s potential effect on 142 social measures ranging from child poverty and reading proficiency to carpooling and population migration.
Sweet and Healthy: Peaceful Fruits Provides Jobs for Adults With Disabilities in Akron, Ohio
Kim Smith says working for the social enterprise “has helped me learn that I am capable of anything.”
Ebonie Johnson Cooper Aims to Build Bridges Between Nonprofits and People of Color
African-Americans are highly supportive of charitable causes, research shows, even while they remain under-represented in nonprofit and foundation leadership roles.
Crowdfunding Platform Brings Together Social Entrepreneurs and “Regular Folks” as Investors
With Crowdfund Mainstreet, everyday people can “put their money where their heart is” as investors in social enterprise businesses.
Unlocked, a Nashville Jewelry Company, Opens Doors for Homeless Women
The social enterprise helps employees earn money while learning a new skill and transitioning into secure housing.
Campbell University: Cooking Up Social Change
Campbell University nurtures students to become changemakers of the highest order
How Malawi’s Pizza Is Leading the Social Enterprise Movement in the Pizzeria Segment
For every pizza sold at its four locations, the Provo, Utah-based chain donates a nutritious meal to hungry children in Africa.
High-Fashion Brand Creates Jobs for Female Prisoners
“When social entrepreneurship meets high fashion, there’s room for pioneers,” says the co-founder of Carcel.
Ex-Offender Creates App to Keep Prisoners Connected With Their Families
Marcus Bullock has gone from ex-con to entrepreneur with Flikshop, an app that acts as a sort of social media platform for tech-deprived prisoners.