I've been thinking about this for the last few days, and I'd love your contributions to this thought experiment. It seems to me, I've only come across 3 types of business models for serving low-income/impoverished people.
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The Wall Street Journal has reignited a debate about the value of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Does it add value to a business, or is it an unnecessary drain of resources away from shareholders?
This post began as an innocent nod to the Calgary Microcredit Conference that is taking place on September 11. In Alberta, just as in many places, we are seeing folks come forward into the nonprofit sector and social space who want to do more than donate their money.
Complicating the ability of co-ops to raise capital outside their membership is the fact that co-ops operate outside of the public stock market – in part based on the historical recognition of the primacy of members.
I had the opportunity to attend the Social Investment Organization Conference in June and a few things struck me about the traditional investment industry's potential relationship with co-operatives.
Community bonds, public lands, RRSP's, tax incentives and preferential mortgages - this is what will strengthen social enterprise in Ontario. CSI is looking for some quick and easy wins to move social enterprise forward. What do you think?
What We're Reading
- The Billionaire Pledge: Gates and Buffett Urge Ultrarich to Give Away 50% or More
- DATA: SME Financing Gap – A Lucrative One to Fill
- How to Be An Effective Philanthropist in Eight Easy Steps
- MIT Launches Global Innovation Challenge Targeting BoP
- IFAD Presents Decision Tools for Rural Finance
- KKR Works With Portfolio Companies to Improve Environmental Performance
- Foundations Are Managing Wrong Risks
