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The Economist
08/12/2010
The Economists reports that the American and British governments hope that a partnership with social entrepreneurs, like those found in New Profit's portfolio can solve some of society’s most intractable problems.
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TAGS: Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation
Scaling Impact
Jeffrey Bradach | Stanford Social Innovation Review
06/22/2010
Jeffrey Bradach writes how scaling nonprofits is anything but an exercise in cutting cookies, as it requires not only fidelity to core processes and programs, but also constant adjustments to local needs and resources.
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TAGS: Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation
KickStart International CEO Martin Fisher Receives Clarkson University Honorary Degree
Clarkson University News
05/08/2010
Martin J. Fisher, co-founder and CEO of KickStart International, was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson University’s 117th Commencement for his remarkable vision and innovative approach to alleviating poverty in Africa.
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TAGS: Current Investments, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation
The Lean Years
David Brooks | The New York Times
02/15/2010
In his op-ed, David Brooks argues that it will be up to social entrepreneurs to use the country's idle talent to address social needs.
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TAGS: Social Entrepreneurship
Investing in Social Entrepreneurs
MICHAEL S. FISCHER | Wealth Manager
04/28/2009
In this Wealth Manager article, New Profit is featured for its belief that social entrepreneurship and invention are the solutions to our country’s most entrenched social problems.
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TAGS: New Profit, Philanthropy, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation
Thoroughly Modern Do-Gooders
David Brooks | The New York Times
03/21/2008
David Brooks explains how today's do-gooders are data-driven and accountability-oriented social entrepreneurs, and calls on increased government funding to support these innovators.
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TAGS: America Forward, Social Entrepreneurship
How Many Billionaires Does It Take to Fix a School System?
Paul Tough | New York Times Magazine
03/09/2008
Paul Tough interviews Vanessa Kirsch, President and Founder of New Profit, and others about educational philanthropy and their approaches to giving money away.
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TAGS: New Profit, Social Entrepreneurship
Where Have All the Leaders Gone? (Part III)
Bill George | Business Week
10/22/2007
In this article, Vanessa Kirsch, President and Founder of New Profit, is recognized as an emerging leader with a different set of experiences, expectations, and rules.
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TAGS: New Profit, Social Entrepreneurship
The New Engines of Reform
David Gergen | U.S. News & World Report
02/20/2006
In this article David Gergen highlights Vanessa Kirsch, President and Founder of New Profit, and other social entrepreneurs who are reforming the way social change happens in America.
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TAGS: New Profit, Social Entrepreneurship
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