Category Archives: Impact Investing

Maryland Entrepreneur Expo

A panel discussion on socially-responsible business, impact investing, and possibilities, opportunities, and such at the upcoming Maryland Entrepreneur Expo organized by Maryland TEDCO (Technology Development Corporation).  A week from Tuesday (Nov. 13) at the BWI Marriott. Check it out. Social Enterprise: Doing Well … Continue reading

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A Millennial Perspective on Money

We considered the predicament: planning for retirement was important, but how could we do this at the expense of our identity, firmly rooted environmental sustainability and social justice? Continue reading

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IRS Seeks Public Comments on Examples of Program-Related Investments

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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When In Doubt, Crowd It Out?

Crowdfunding brings both opportunity and uncertain for social entrepreneurs, for-profit and non-profit alike. Clear understanding of expectations and necessary resources can help avoid online financial hurdles for great efforts working to deliver social good. Continue reading

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Six Topics for 2012 Good Enterprise Conferences

…just today, I was asked for program input on three national conferences on local business, socially-responsible business, and the nonprofit sector. Which is kind of lovely, because that is the intersection where my team and professional buddies hang out. The queries forced me to slow down and consider: what are the big ideas that we’re working in and under. And that we’d love to dig deeper into and hear from colleagues on… Continue reading

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