For the past two years I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with some of the most inspirational, talented social innovators (aka Pop!Tech Social Innovation Fellows). This year, good friend Erik Hersman and I returned to Camden, Maine, to work with the 2011 Class. Sharing our own experiences of 2008 – when we were both fellows […]
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Social entrepreneurs heading to SF for SOCAP11
Guest post by Megan McFadden Social Capital Markets SOCAP11 — the fourth annual Social Capital Markets conference — has announced that more than 50 global social entrepreneurs have been awarded a full scholarship to the event taking place Sept. 6-9 in San Francisco. Among those attending will be: • David Auerbach, founder of Sanergy, who is working for […]
Tips to take charge of your change-making career
How to use your talents for greater purpose, positive impact & lasting satisfaction Guest post by Lorna Li Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Green Marketing TV & Entrepreneurs for a Change I recently received a review copy of the book Work on Purpose by Lara Galinsky and Kelly Nuxoll of Echoing Green, an organization that provides […]
B Corporations: What do they mean for nonprofits?
B Corps use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. A company either makes money or does good, right? Think again Target audience: Social enterprises, nonprofits, NGOs, foundations, businesses, educators. By Lindsay Oberst Socialbrite staff Anew type of corporation has come along that makes money and does good for society and […]
Two more social media experts join Socialbrite
Shonali Burke spoke at What’s Next DC on “Redefining PR in the 21st Century.” Today we welcome two additional social media experts to join the Socialbrite team. Both bring outstanding credentials that will help Socialbrite expand its ability to share free content — tutorials, interviews, articles about tactics and strategy — while also offering their […]