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Ashoka
Ashoka's mission is to develop the profession of social entrepreneurship around the world, through stipends and professional services for individuals.
CEO Express
Connecting busy executives to information that matters.
Community Wealth Ventures
A Washington, D.C.-based social sector consulting firm, Community Wealth Ventures maintains an online database of nonprofit social enterprise ventures designed to help nonprofit leaders, foundation executives, and consumers measure and benefit from the growing use of such ventures.
The Denali Initiative
Offers social enterprise fellowships for leaders in the non-profit sector.
Echoing Green Foundation
Offers fellowships to "emerging social entrepreneurs." Concept papers are accepted according to an annual deadline.
EntreWorld
Kaufmann Foundation's EntreWorld web site--"a world of resources for entrepreneurs."
Morino Institute
"The nonprofit world and the philanthropy that supports it are experiencing extensive, if not radical, change. Change is coming for many reasons and in many forms. One such form has been called 'venture philanthropy.' The Morino Institute has done extensive work and exploration in this area."
National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise
Helping nonprofits make wise business decisions.
Roberts Foundation Enterprise Development Fund
"The Roberts Foundation Enterprise Development Fund evolved out of a six year effort to expand economic opportunity for homeless and very low-income individuals through the creation of social purpose business ventures." Check out the site's FAQ's on venture philanthropy and social enterprise, and learn about fellowship and internship opportunities.
Sample Business Plans
The site contains a large online collection of free sample business plans.
Social Enterprise Alliance
A membership organization devoted to building sustainable nonprofits through earned income strategies. Founded by the National Gathering for Social Entrepreneurs and SeaChange.
Stanford Business School Center for Social Innovation
Access to research and internet resources as well as a new publication, the Stanford Social Innovation Review
This portal chapter has been underwritten in part by the United Way of Greater Milwaukee, the Helen Bader Foundation, and the Nonprofit Management Fund. It is part of an initiative to promote awareness of social entrepreneurship in Milwaukee's nonprofit sector. Collaborative partners include:
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