http://www.linkedin.com/answers/browse/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC New questions in Social Enterpreneurship en-us Copyright (c) 2007 LinkedIn, Corp. All rights reserved. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:23:25 GMT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:23:25 GMT 10 non-profit/social-entrepreneurship http://www.linkedin.com/img/logos/logo.gif http://www.linkedin.com/answers 129 36 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/health/health-care/HTH_CAR/589510-28105983 In Partnership with PEPFAR and the Ministry of Health, Matibabu has committed to identify, train and supply 550 volunteer community health workers (CHW) in 11 community units. We've completed one and have the second underway. There is universal agreement that volunteer CHW systems usually fail primarily because of worker dropout. Nonetheless neither the Kenyan Government nor PEPFAR compensate CHW. Matibabu also does not have the resources at this time. Even $25 a month multiplies to over $1 ... health/health-care non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:58:35 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/health/health-care/HTH_CAR/589510-28105983 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/589216-51154326 Are we caught up in a so called 'manageing others' perception' web and a collective intellectual trap? non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:25:02 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/589216-51154326 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/web-development/TCH_WDD/589167-9753627 technology/web-development non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:24:28 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/web-development/TCH_WDD/589167-9753627 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/588566-7641678 What are some of the best ways non-profits can benefit each other through active collaborations? Our Non-profit group, BMTC, strongly believes in collaborating locally and nationally for a common cause. We are a member-driven, volunteer non-profit group founded with the mission to provide personal and professional enrichment opportunities for Women with children. We invite speakers and organize monthly no-cost informative/ educational webinars on topics suggested by members. Our Speakers are ... non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:39:51 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/588566-7641678 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/588642-13288381 If you haven't, you should read this: http://bit.ly/13WgG3 They are a nonprofit intermediary and a great catalyst for giving back to your local society. non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:18:06 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/588642-13288381 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/non-profit-management/NNP_MGM/588444-18853815 I am looking to start a sports related foundation and possibly manage a few players’ charities. I am trying to get an understanding of the inner workings and the related overhead cost and paper work that’s involved. non-profit/non-profit-management non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:51:25 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/non-profit-management/NNP_MGM/588444-18853815 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/588021-4710982 I've owned two childcare centers in the past and may one day return to the industry or a related field. non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:32:49 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/588021-4710982 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/advertising-promotion/viral-marketing/MAR_ADP_VMM/587746-149706 Looking for examples of ways that you have engineered charity drives/donations for various causes using social/viral methods such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, combinations of methods, social marketing plus offline marketing, TV, print, radio, etc.... Many people step up their charitable ways as the holiday season approaches, and I think the answers gathered here might make a useful guide for those looking to do a little something extra for their favorite causes. marketing-sales/advertising-promotion/viral-marketing non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:46:06 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/advertising-promotion/viral-marketing/MAR_ADP_VMM/587746-149706 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/startups-small-businesses/small-business/STR_SMB/573947-4196774 We would like to showcase innovative 'made-in-India' enterprises / entrepreneurs (who have not yet been celebrated or showcased) at the TiE Entrepreneurship Summit (TES) http://www.tiesummit.org/MiiAbout.aspx, Dec 21-23 2009 in line with the theme of “Changing the Nation, Leading the World” & I seek your support in nominating deserving enterprises / entrepreneurs. This year's Summit promises to be the largest event for entrepreneurs in Asia. The showcased enterprises and entrepreneurs woul ... startups-small-businesses/small-business non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:33:35 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/startups-small-businesses/small-business/STR_SMB/573947-4196774 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/587023-9646661 I am looking for saffron growing farmers in Spain for an Indian friend. He wants to research the possibilities for introducing the plants in India for poor rural farmer cooperation. Any information, connection or introduction would be very appreciated. non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:54:14 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/587023-9646661 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/586847-39435174 In September 2000, building upon a decade of major United Nations conferences and summits, ALL world leaders came together at United Nations Headquarters in New York to adopt the United Nations Millennium Declaration, committing their nations to a new global partnership to reduce extreme poverty and setting out a series of time-bound targets - with a deadline of 2015 - that have become known as the Millennium Development Goals. The goals are: * Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hung ... non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:31:17 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/586847-39435174 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/586980-25384171 I need help in developing outcome indicators on a web-based Christian discipleship curriculum incorporating inter-generational mentoring of older and younger adults so individuals can measure their spiritual growth in the following 5 categories: 1. Increase Biblical literacy 2. Mentoring Relationships 3. Spiritual Intimacy 4. Unified Relationships 5. Cultural Impact non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:33:59 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/586980-25384171 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/586828-58401301 we want to join our ngo with some well known ngo,so that we can work and establish our name .[india] non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:35:44 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/586828-58401301 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/management/organizational-development/MGM_ODV/586795-626329 I have been looking for a way to work scientifically with change and transformation. Which scientific approaches can make it possible to explain and develop practice in a scientific way? Does the approach work for individuals, groups, organizations and communities? management/organizational-development non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:30:40 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/management/organizational-development/MGM_ODV/586795-626329 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/startups-small-businesses/small-business/STR_SMB/585848-3207079 startups-small-businesses/small-business non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:39:39 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/startups-small-businesses/small-business/STR_SMB/585848-3207079 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/585463-21869935 non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:35:19 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/585463-21869935 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/584773-21154202 non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:21:57 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/584773-21154202 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/584632-26682406 Hi I would like to learn * What are the challenges to become a successful social entrepreneur? * What are the challenges in managing / designing IT applications for social entrepreneurship? * What are the challenges in managing organizations for social entrepreneurship? * What are the challenges in deriving revenue model from social entrepreneurship? * What are the reasons for failure of social enterprises after a short span of operation? Your help in terms of ... non-profit/social-entrepreneurship management/organizational-development Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:16:36 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/584632-26682406 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/584323-58393775 Mission here is referred to MFI's mission. non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:40:20 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/584323-58393775 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/584311-28000603 I want to learn from others who have accomplished this so that I can develop a business plan for a social enterprise in my community. At this point, talking to someone in any type of enterprise, anywhere in the country would be helpful. Thanks! non-profit/social-entrepreneurship non-profit/non-profit-management Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:30:08 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/584311-28000603 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/conferences-event-planning/event-marketing-promotions/CEP_MAP/583180-600826 The Spastic Paraplegia Foundation (http://sp-foundation.org) is holding is 2010 National Convention in Los Angeles. We are looking for qualified speakers. You should be engaging, entertaining, humorous if possible and be able to relate to our audience. We provide support and grants for two specific related rare medical conditions. The ideal candidate may become our national spokesperson. I'd love to receive suggestions from people who have experience in this area, speaker's bureaus, etc... We ... conferences-event-planning/event-marketing-promotions non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:31:15 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/conferences-event-planning/event-marketing-promotions/CEP_MAP/583180-600826 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/582200-34540526 I know quite a few young educated ladies - mostly wives of my colleagues who cannot take up a full time job since they have a small child to look after but can spare a decent amount of time to commit themselves to a job - home based one using the computers. Can some one help me with the leads whereby we can organise some work for them that will give them a decent salary as well as the satisfaction of doing something positive. An added info is that they are all either in Hong Kong or in China ... non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:32:10 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/582200-34540526 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/581869-53159906 The entrepreneurial training facility will consist of three separate entities, the first is to ensure a good basic training facility for young entrepreneurs, the second is a financing facility that will provide set-up capital to these young entrepreneurs, which would not normally have access to funds and the third is a mentoring group that will support the young entrepreneur until they are able to take full responsibility for their businesses. They will only then begin to repay any loans or buy ... non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:09:10 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/581869-53159906 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/professional-development/communication-public-speaking/PRO_COM/581411-4779 professional-development/communication-public-speaking non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:18:20 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/professional-development/communication-public-speaking/PRO_COM/581411-4779 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/wireless/TCH_WIR/581144-47897759 Are there any MMT or mBanking providers who are creating their own independent distribution channels across carriers and countries based on their own network of street vendors? I'm thinking of MMT operators who are rolling out across the continent with their own cash exchange centres selling scratchcards or operating dedicated mobile apps to transact p2p transfers, cash withdrawals and lodgements. technology/wireless non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:37:21 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/wireless/TCH_WIR/581144-47897759 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/574848-21188129 I was sitting down with a friend who is a seasoned sales executive and conversation turned to high-and-mighty topics of solving the world's problems. He began talking about how the water problems in some third-world countries are 100% solvable but have not been because of a lack of execution on the part of the organizations on the ground there--despite a steady stream of funding and numerous NGO's, non-profits, and government initiatives trying to solve the problems for decades. He went on t ... non-profit/social-entrepreneurship non-profit/philantrophy Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:42:30 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/574848-21188129 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/580514-48437364 non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:39:23 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/580514-48437364 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/philantrophy/NNP_PHL/579812-39834010 non-profit/philantrophy non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:42:15 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/philantrophy/NNP_PHL/579812-39834010 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/philantrophy/NNP_PHL/579811-39834010 non-profit/philantrophy non-profit/social-entrepreneurship Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:26:59 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/philantrophy/NNP_PHL/579811-39834010 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/579538-31028715 I have a student interested in volunteering for about 6 months after graduation. He's looking specifically for volunteer work in a Spanish-speaking country but cannot afford the fee based volunteer programs. Does anyone have any suggestions on good programs or great websites for him to check out? non-profit/social-entrepreneurship international/internationalization-localization Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:17:10 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/non-profit/social-entrepreneurship/NNP_SOC/579538-31028715