Social Innovation
Righting the power imbalance between funders and NGOs
Most NGOs have tales of funders causing compromises, ethical knots, and budgetary jeopardy – all of which erodes their impact.
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First Book
First Book is dedicated to equal access to quality education for children in need. A non-profit, First Book has launched a series of social enterprise models that harness the collective voice and purchasing power of educators serving children in need. The First Book Network has over 400,000 educators; the organization has distributed more than 175 million books and resources. The organization operates in the US and Canada and has worked in more than 30 countries. First Book’s innovative solutions for educators transform the educational environment for children and demonstrate how a self-sustaining social enterprise can be a powerful force for social change.
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Social Innovation
This is what is still holding social entrepreneurs back
A new survey of participants in the sector reveals it is being held back by a lack of capital, a fear of failure and an unwillingness to collaborate.
Social Innovation
Social entrepreneurs can change the world - but these 6 things are holding us back
"As social entrepreneurs, we need to do what we do best: examine our field and identify challenges, then find solutions to propel our work forward."
