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FAQ: What’s the Definition of Social Entrepreneurship?

This is a blog series dedicated to the frequently asked questions we get during the Ask Me Anything About Social Enterprise (AMAASE) sessions. One frequently asked question we get asked is “what is the definition of social enterprise?”

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Prizes of $270,000 celebrate all stages of social enterprises across Canada

At its core, social entrepreneurship uses business models/ markets to solve social problems. Regardless of whether it’s an individual or an organization, regardless of their choice of incorporation- non-profit or for-profit, these elements are the driving and amplifying force.

We support social entrepreneurship.

We are a private foundation that believes in supporting social entrepreneurship through programmatic, grant making, and partnership approaches. We take a systems view to every decision we make and foster social entrepreneurship by supporting the ecosystem and providing social entrepreneurs with capacity building resources.

We are entrepreneurial.

We believe in making social entrepreneurship mainstream. We know we can’t do it alone. Which is why we don’t just fund organizations; we work with them and learn with them to move the sector forward, taking risks along the way.

Leveraging Impact – Changing Philanthropy: 2011 PFC Conference

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October 3, 2011

The Leveraging Impact: Philanthropy’s Role in Public Policy session explored perspectives on how foundations are working in the public policy realm. It was

Lessons from Changing Philanthropy: 2011 PFC Conference

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October 3, 2011

The Essential Skills and Strategies for Grantmakers workshop, held Sunday afternoon, provided grantmakers with knowledge, insight, skills, and tools to be effective

#FF: Follow Friday @HungryHeartCaf1 from St. John’s, Newfoundland

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September 30, 2011

Falling into a lunchtime routine can lead to tired taste buds, dull conversation, and uninspired afternoons. But if you live in St.

More Speakers Confirmed for Enterprising Spirit Conference

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September 29, 2011

We are excited to announce three more panelists for our upcoming fall conference. All three will be on the same panel lead