Social Finance connects investors and entrepreneurs that are interested in both making money and helping to make the world a better place.
FOR INVESTORS, social finance is an approach to managing money that aims to deliver social and/or environmental benefits, and in most cases, a financial return.
FOR ENTREPRENEURS, social finance sits halfway between a charitable donation and a loan, enabling business owners like you with a social mission to create impact at a scale that compliments traditional philanthropic support or government contributions. Essentially, social finance connects both investors and entrepreneurs that are interested in both making money and helping to make the world a better place.
From traditional businesses to charities
Pure Commercial Enterprise
Business Giving Portion of Profits to Charity
Socially Responsible Business
Social Purpose Business
Co-ops
Enterprising Non-profit
Enterprising Arm of a Charity
Operational Charity
FINANCIAL
BLENDED RETURNS
SOCIAL
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The contents of Your Guide to Social Finance is general in nature, current only as of the date of publication and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide professional investment or financing advice. Please consult a certified professional before making any decision regarding your investments and financing.
