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"If you’re a brand that has a commitment to social change in your DNA and it’s authentic, great. But I think the worst is when brands that don’t have any kind of authenticity try to become social commentators and that’s when it becomes cringey." nownet.me/2MtgGCu

Social enterprises can change entire industries. This is how: nownet.me/38zdD3P

How can social R&D practitioners bringing about systems change, and strengthen capacity to better solve these problems? Learnings from @SICanadaTeam: nownet.me/2WSC45J

The success a company has at getting where it's intending to go depends largely on how all stakeholders are brought to the table for input. Purpose gives stakeholders a reason to care about the success of the enterprise, both internally and externally. nownet.me/2J0ImNa

How Shareholders and Markets Can Encourage a Shift to Stakeholder Capitalism nownet.me/3pWO4QC

“Impact investors pass on enterprises with potential because the deals are too small to justify the effort. A new model works through intermediaries to get entrepreneurs the capital they need." Social Entrepreneurship Needs a New Funding Model: nownet.me/3klFesa #SocEnt

While businesses focus more on stakeholders and shared value, nonprofits are coming under increased pressure to create and strengthen their revenue opportunities. The for-profit and social sectors have moved closer together: nownet.me/3kExVws

Did you know that 91% of global consumers expect companies to do more than make a profit, they believe companies need to act responsibly and address social issues. Do your customers know your company is aligned with their values?

Impact investments aim to promote #socialgood or prevent a social issue. They have significantly outperformed traditional bets during the coronavirus pandemic. Their returns are enticing hesitant investors to rework their portfolios. nownet.me/2ZxuWgG #ImpactInvesting

"There is nothing wrong with selling things to make money. It all depends on how you do it, what you are making, and how you treat people along the way." #TheSocialShift

To build a future-proof business, the key lies in your business purpose. Here are 3 reasons why a strong #purpose is a good business Idea: nownet.me/3jzpO3c

Social entrepreneurs solve market and government failures by serving excluded and vulnerable populations, which are most at risk to impacts of #COVID19. That’s why they’re critical to recovery. 👉 nownet.me/3kwWfAC #SocEnt

Scaling social enterprises through partnering with corporations nownet.me/2Yd88lO #socent

How can your early-stage innovative technology solution solve the world’s most pressing social and environmental problems? Learn more about the @Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge or apply here: nownet.me/3g7t70Z #TechForGood #startups

An aligned and effective strategy is a powerful force for change — but it doesn’t take effect overnight. nownet.me/3foandp @Francavilla

People and communities are relying on nonprofits for support during the pandemic and will continue to rely on their community expertise and experience in the recovery phase. #680millionreasons @O_N_N nownet.me/3kXZuBl

Taking an opportunity to shine a light on some of the incredible social innovation that happens in Lebanon. 8 social enterprises making a difference in Lebanon: nownet.me/3kXi2jY #BeirutBlast #BeirutExplosion #SocEnt

We know now that businesses that put social purpose at the centre of their strategies perform better. #BCorp businesses that meet the highest standards of uniting profit and purpose are growing 28x faster than the average company. From @GLOBE_Series 👉 nownet.me/3pO5M9b

Whether a business or non-profit organization, social ventures are typically launched to address one or more of these. Does your social enterprise exist for a mission, employment or profit? Find out 👉 nownet.me/2EbIBma #SocEnt #nonprofit #socialgood