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The Back to School Issue
Issue 2.9September 2011
In This Issue
Self-Leadership
Why inspiration won't save us
Back to financial reality!

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September is the perfect month for learning, and for examining the world around us with a renewed, reinvigorated sense of purpose. In that spirit, our Back to School Issue will help you ring in the fall season.

 

We hope you enjoy the stories, profiles, advice, and opinion pieces in our jam-packed September issue. Be sure to visit our website for more great content.

 Self-Leadership for Social Entrepreneurs 

by Mike Rowlands

Leadership

As social entrepreneurs, we are challenged almost every day with a variety of problems. Some are simple, while others are complicated, even complex. Leading a social enterprise that aims to resolve these "complex" problems is no small feat, and that's why self-leadership is such a vital dimension. Read more...  

   

  Why inspiration won't save the world

by Ilona Dougherty   

Apathy is Boring

Recently I gave a talk to a bunch of college students. The talk theme was a bit vague, and the title was simply "Apathy is Boring," so I took an opportunity to speak to these students about the reality and challenges of starting an organization - my favorite topic. Usually my number one piece of advice in these types of situations is "don't do it." Or more precisely, don't do it unless you really know what you are getting yourself into. Read more...

   

   The September Effect: Back to financial reality!

by Shannon Simmons   

Moneyfall

What is it about Labour Day that makes me feel like I still need to buy fresh pencils and a note pad? I've been out of school for five years, and yet September is still a time for a fresh start for me. There's a sense of anticipation. A time for change. Time to detox after the summer patios. Time to implement new business plans. And most of all, a great time to get finances back in order. Labour Day weekend represents the end of something sweet and the beginning of something exciting. What could be more exciting than a budget? Read more...

   

NEWS & EVENTS

 

Everything you always wanted to know about social enterprise but were afraid to ask! The 12th Annual Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA) Summit is coming up. As a SEE Change subscriber, you receive a $50 discount on Summit registration, and if you register now through September 15 you will save an additional $100 during Advanced Registration. October 30-November 2, Chicago Il  

 

New Social Enterprise Toolkit Enterprising Non-Profits (enp) has published a new toolkit that comprises the following eight modules: 1) Governance, 2) Leadership, 3) Blended Value Design, 4) Product & Markets, 5) Business Operations, 6) Customer Relations, 7) Marketing, and 8) Risk Analysis. Each module has its own slideshow presentation (which includes a worksheet at the end) as well as key documents and links to other resources. While you're at it, check out their newly redesigned website.

 

16th Annual Social Venture Institute (SVI) Hollyhock Participants present their business problems to a panel of experienced business leaders and fellow participants. In return, they receive advice, tools, and resources to strengthen and grow their enterprise in a socially conscious way. SVI Hollyhock is presented by Renewal and Social Venture Network (SVN). September 14-18, 2011, Cortes Island, BC. 

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We wish you a new year full of learning, inspiration and action. Please let us know your thoughts. We always enjoy hearing from our readers. 

Sincerely,

Nicole Zummach & Elisa Birnbaum
Co-founders, SEE Change Magazine
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