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| Announcing the Social Enterprise Network |
| Published Tuesday, November 25, 2008 |
Social enterprise is a hot topic. However, it's not new, and many nonprofits are already successfully implementing this earned income strategy. To support Minnesota's social entrepreneurs, Nonprofits Assistance Fund and MAP for Nonprofits are launching the Social Enterprise Network.
The Social Enterprise Network is designed for nonprofit organizational leaders who are current practitioners in social enterprise. The conversations will focus on sharpening the management of existing social enterprises and building organizational cultures to support those enterprises. Participants will exchange tools and knowledge that will help each other advance their social enterprises.
The goals of the Social Enterprise Network are to help Minnesota social enterprise practitioners expand their knowledge, scale up their activities, and develop a network of peers. Beginning in January 2009, the Social Enterprise Network will meet monthly to dicuss a specific topic, such as mission fit, governance, and capital. Different Twin Cities area social entrepreneurs will take turns hosting the network. The host will share information about their nonprofit social enterprise and help to facilitate the peer discussion.
First Meeting
When: January 15th, 12:00-1:30pm
Where: Goodwill/Easter Seals
Topic: Fostering a culture of entrepreneurship
These meetings are free and open to any nonprofit social entrepreneurs. Please RSVP with Nonprofits Assistance Fund.
Future Meetings
When: Second Thursday of each month, 12:00-1:30pm
Upcoming Topics:
- Understanding & reaching your market
- Mission fit
- Governance issue for social enterprise
- Capital sources, options & structure
- Competition and competing with business
Learn more about the Social Enterprise Network or register for upcoming events.
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