Venture Philanthropy uses philanthropic dollars earmarked to do some kind of social and community good as a source of capital for businesses launched in marginalized communities.
The monies are managed through a Program Related Investment (PRI) fund and deployed as capital for the purpose of launching businesses.
Significant Matters raised over $850,000 of venture philanthropy funds that were invested in businesses focused on creating sustainable and transformational solutions.
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
The 1st annual 2013 Social Entrepreneurship Conference was a collaboration between the Maricopa Small Business Development Center, SEED SPOT, Wells Fargo, the SBA, and the Maricopa Community Colleges.