5 Social Entrepreneurship Essentials

credit:

While the definition of a Social Entrepreneur, whether using a for-profit or not-for-profit model, remains up for debate, some basic characteristics of these individuals have emerged. Author Jason Haber, in his book "The Business of Good", explores each of these prevailing characteristics in detail.

Social Entrepreneurs are determined to solve societal problems, whether previously tackled or not, at the roots. They use a combination of Hope: believing that these are ultimately solvable problems, Audacity: daring to believe they will succeed on a massive scale, Disappointment: channeling their belief that these problems should have been solved by others before them, into energy for the work required, Ingenuity: using innovative strategies to disrupt current problem solving models to find better solutions and Tenacity: persevering with unwavering optimism, believing they will succeed despite obstacles and naysayers.

Read the Entire Article

A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.

How's Your Community Doing?
Check Out it's
Community Vital Signs

Philanthropic Follies

The Wall Street Journal profiles the new book \"The Good Rich and What They Cost Us.\" According to the reviewer, the book, which covers over two centuries of American philanthropy, posits that...more

Financial Aid Information Session Hosted by Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation

The Wall Street Journal profiles the new book \"The Good Rich and What They Cost Us.\" According to the reviewer, the book, which covers over two centuries of American philanthropy, posits that...more

As Asian-American Population Grows So Does Philanthropy in the Communities
Foundation: American India Foundation, Korean American Community Foundation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy highlights a New York Times article focusing on the growth of Asian American philanthropy. Asian-Americans who have built fortunes in finance and technology are...more

Mary Kay Foundation Awards Grants

Waypoint Madge Phillips Center Shelter has recently received a $20,000 grant from The Mary Kay Foundation in observation of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. According to Anne...more

Paulding Education Foundation Awards $7,500

Paulding Education Foundation has recently awarded $7,500 to Paulding schools as a result of the foundation\'s School Grant Program. Recipients include South Paulding High School, Austin Middle...more

Make-A-Wish Foundation Crapo Park Walk Fundraiser

The Make-A-Wish Foundation will be holding its big fall fundraiser, a walk around Crapo Park in Burlington to help grant wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses, raising on average $8,600...more