Profit-driven businesses can positively impact people by creating jobs, building capacity and driving economic growth but their primary motive is often the financial bottom line. A social enterprise has similar benefits but places a stronger emphasis on tackling complex problems for societal benefit. Varying percentages of their profit are redirected back into addressing community needs. In essence, while both profit-driven and social enterprises involve innovation, risk-taking, creating value and making profit, the key distinction lies in their primary motivations and social outcomes.
It’s a catchy sentiment, and a nice way to wrap up the Power of Celebration sessions shared with over 100 Charis partners from all over the world. But like many motivational quotes, it needs a little more context and nuance to be practical in the raw realities of day to day charity leadership.
The Charis Foundation has been facilitating conversations with charity leaders and donors to discuss how to bring greater health and wholeness to the Christian charitable-philanthropic sector. We have been doing this alongside Brent Fearon of The Foundation Office, Lauri Thompson from Tapestry Philanthropy Partners, and Consultant Dr. Rod Wilson. Read a summary here.
We have been asking how we can leverage our invested assets for social and spiritual good. We invited Third Way Capital to share their understanding and approach to impact investing.
Andy Crouch, Kurt Keilhacker, and Dave Blanchard, published an article in the early days of COVID-19 that you likely heard about. It is titled: Leading Beyond the Blizzard: Why Every Organization Is Now a Startup. It...
Elimu operates on the premise that every child needs at least one person who really believes in them. This is the key to helping them find hope for their future. Elimu, whose name means “education”...