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'Social Investment Manual: An Introduction for Social Entrepreneurs', Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
This manual offers social entrepreneurs a practical guide to building relationships with social investors, covering the investment landscape, strategies for finding and approaching investors, and best practices for due diligence and negotiating lasting partnerships.
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If you’re trying to get your head around different types of financing that might be right for your investment phase and business model this is a reasonably detailed and in-depth resource. While it was published in 2011 it’s still helpful, including guidance on how to access and work with social investors.
This detailed manual includes guidance for social entrepreneurs around:
- The social investment landscape
- Financing instruments
- Finding the right investor
- Approaching a social investor
- Screening and due diligence
- Negotiating the financing terms
- Working with investors
- Performance measurement
- Exit Considerations
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AI for Impact: The PRISM Framework for Responsible AI in Social Innovation, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
White papersThis report introduces the ‘PRISM Framework,’ a guide for responsibly integrating AI into social innovation. Developed with EY and Microsoft, it offers pathways for organisations at various AI adoption stages. The framework aligns AI with impact goals, highlights scalable approaches, and addresses key considerations like ethics, data security, and transparency.
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AI for Impact: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Social Innovation, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
White papersThis report by the Schwab Foundation, EY, and Microsoft explores AI’s transformative role in global social innovation. Drawing on insights from 300 social innovators across 50 countries, it highlights AI’s impact on healthcare, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment. The report examines barriers to adoption, opportunities for scalable solutions, and ethical considerations, offering case studies and practical guidance for leveraging AI responsibly to address societal challenges.
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