Books
Charity Case by Dan Pallotta
Uncharitable asked radical questions about why we deny humanitarian organizations the huge economic freedoms we give to business. Charity Case asks why we have never made the case for our own liberation. Why do we not stand up for ourselves? Why do we remain voiceless, defenseless, and unorganized in the face of broad public misunderstanding of how social change really happens? And it lays out a brave and detailed strategy for changing that.
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The Promise of a Pencil by Adam Braun
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The riveting New York Times bestseller about a young man who built more than 250 schools around the world—and the steps anyone can take to lead a successful and significant life. Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling he met a young boy begging on the streets of India, who after being asked what he wanted most in the world, simply answered, “A pencil.”
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The Art of Doing Good: Where Passion Meets Action by Charles Bronfman & Jeffrey Solomon with John Sedgwick
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For anyone setting out to change the world, launching a nonprofit venture can be a powerful way to enact change. Whether bringing donated eyeglasses to children who have never seen clearly, revamping inner city schools, or bringing solar cookers to refugee camps, the act of doing good can be life-changing. Yet starting a nonprofit?and running it well?can also pose challenges. The Art of Doing Good is an essential companion for anyone looking to start an organization that makes a real difference.
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Impact Investing: Transforming How We Make Money While Making a Difference by Antony Bugg-Levine & Jed Emerson
This is the first book to chart the catalytic path of this new industry, explaining how it is and can be a positive disruptive force. It shows how impact investing is a transformational vehicle for delivering "blended value" throughout the investment spectrum, giving a single name to a set of activities previously siloed in enclaves, revealing how they are linked within what is becoming a new field of investing. Written by two leaders in the growing field of impact investing, the book defines this emerging industry for participants on all sides of the funding equation (investors, funders, and social entrepreneurs). Read More Here...
The B Corp Handbook: How to Use Business as a Force for Good by Ryan Honeyman
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More than 1,000 companies from 80 industries and 35 countries are leading a global movement to redefine success in business. They're called B Corporations--B Corps for short--and these businesses create high quality jobs, help build stronger communities, and restore the environment, all while generating solid financial returns.
Author and B Corp owner Ryan Honeyman worked closely with over 100 B Corp CEOs and senior executives to share their tips, advice, and best practice ideas for how to build a better business, and how to meet the rigorous standards for--and enjoy the benefits of--B Corp certification. Read More Here...
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship by Teresa Chahine
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Social entrepreneurship is a revolution occurring around the world today. People from all walks of life are developing and implementing innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions in response to social and environmental challenges. These solutions include products, services, and interventions brought to market by new startups and existing organizations, both for-profit and non-profit. Read More Here...