Social Enterprise

An organization created for impact. An organization that uses a sustainable earned income business model with a governing structure focused on stated social or environmental goals. An organization that invests a significant portion of its revenue, profit or assets into expanding this stated mission.

There are thousands of social enterprises among us. Perhaps owners, founders and leaders aren't familiar with the term nor refer to their business in this way. But, there they are, making a difference in the community, providing jobs, meeting mission, making impact.

Entrepreneurship is hard. It can be lonely. When you are a business with mind on impact over profit it can feel even more isolating. But, rest assured, social entrepreneur, you are not alone. There are many business owners, nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs committed to doing business differently. There are many who are generating income using innovative business models to make impact. You didn't know you weren't alone, but now you do. You have a tribe and you'll find them at Social Enterprise Alliance. Join us.

-Mindy Muller, CFRE, President/CEO of CDP

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