The problems facing society seem more complicated and intractable than ever. It is time to discard simplistic thinking about business versus charity and for-profit versus societal benefit. We need to unleash an array of new tools to meet the scope of today’s need and opportunity.

Today’s donors are able to support for-profit businesses through innovative mechanisms that leverage their philanthropic capital. At the same time, social startups should be able to take advantage of supportive investment without promising unrealistic uniform returns.

Hear from author Aunnie Patton Power about the landscape of opportunities available to donors and entrepreneurs.

SPEAKERS

Aunnie Patton Power, Intelligent Impact
Kate Cochran, Upaya Social Ventures
Joellen Nicholson, University Impact
Caroline Bressan, Open Road Alliance