Category Archives: Management

Books and Reading List for Social Enterprise Business Writing

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Amy Kincaid

I’m co-teaching an undergraduate English class at University of Maryland—professional writing for social entrepreneurship. My colleague and I are putting together a list of optional readings that could help students and communicators in innovative nonprofits and socially-responsible and green businesses. … Continue reading →

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Looking back: Entrepreneur Talks About Filing as a Benefit Corporation

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Amy Kincaid

An October 2011 video from Choose Maryland featuring Maryland Benefit Corporation business owner John Shepley, speaking about Emory Knolls Farm and why they chose to amend their business filing.  

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Mission or money: what is primary?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Amy Kincaid

Social Entrepreneur Guest Post By John Herron How many psychiatric social workers do you know who have run a successful business? How many entrepreneurs do you know whose businesses are structured to be able to employ a workforce of individuals … Continue reading →

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IRS Seeks Public Comments on Examples of Program-Related Investments

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Ryan Turner

On April 19, 2012, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a set of proposed regulations to provide additional guidance regarding program-related investments. Continue reading →

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OMB Seeks Comments on Proposed Reforms for Federal Grants and Cooperative Programs

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Ryan Turner

On Feb 28 2012, OMB proposed a number of reform ideas of importance to social enterprises currently receiving federal grants and contracts– or looking to diversify resources by exploring federal financial assistance options. Continue reading →

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