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Capital
Learn how to raise capital and effectively manage your social enterprise’s finances.
2016-08-29 16:57:55
Core Drivers of Success: Growth Capital
Growth Capital is enterprise-level funding or investment that builds the capacity for business expansion and strategic planning.
Read Full article >2015-09-07 12:27:13
Capital for Social Enterprises: Debt
Learn the sources, and uses, of loan capital and what lenders are looking for.
Read Full article >2016-05-31 12:00:05
Capital for Social Enterprises: Grants
Why social enterprises may need grant funding, and how they should approach acquiring it.
Read Full article >2017-12-18 14:54:26
Without Profit, Is Social Enterprise a Success?
We need a new definition of sustainability in the world of social enterprise focused on employment for people facing barriers to work.
Read Full article >2016-10-14 12:39:00
Managing Key Relationships: Funders
How to identify funders with which your venture has a strong “fit” and create open and honest relationships with them.
Read Full article >2018-09-12 02:03:09
Using Data When Approaching Funders
Social enterprises must use data to communicate and demonstrate their impact to potential partners, customers, and funders. Learn about effective ways to use impact data when approaching funders.
Read learning guide >Accessing Federal Funds
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Overview of available funding for social enterprises, how to identify opportunities, and key considerations before applying.
Read More >2018-02-09 09:13:18
Department of Labor funding for workforce development programs
The Department of Labor plays a key role in supporting and funding workforce development programs to help those Americans with barriers to employment.
Read Full article >2018-01-12 11:31:14
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
WIOA is the largest source of federal funding for workforce development activities in the United States. Learn about WIOA and how social enterprises can benefit.
Read learning guide >2018-10-01 10:19:10
Work Opportunity Tax Credits
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal income tax credit designed to help people gain on-the-job experience and achieve better employment outcomes. A guide to WOTC for social enterprises.
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