Community Wealth Vanguard

august 2006 | Volume 1

» A Funder’s Perspective on Social Enterprise
» Ready, Set, Loan!

» Leading by Lending: the Calvert Foundation’s Social Enterprise Initiative

» FIRST PERSON: Bill Strathmann, Network for Good
» TOP TEN: Capital Treasure Hunt
» New and Noteworthy
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Message From THE PRESIDENT,

AlFRED WISE

Welcome to the second edition of Community Wealth Vanguard. Financing is on the minds of every social entrepreneur, and the insights and tips shared here by some of the top funders and investors in the industry should open the way to a better understanding of how and where to find financial support. We hope that reading our newsletter will be time well spent -- and we invite your suggestions for other topics you'd like to read about.

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A Funder’s Perspective on Social Enterprise
When nonprofit groups start to think and act like businesses, it can open up a whole new world. But in order to capitalize on this new approach, they need funding for the long term and the training, technical support, and connections to help them thrive.

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Ready, Set, Loan!
There's more than one way to get financial support for your business, but seeking the wrong kind of funding at the wrong time in the life of the organization could be a waste of time—or could spell disaster. Here's a guide to funding whether your organization is just starting out, breaking even, growing, or already established.

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Leading by Lending: the Calvert Foundation’s Social Enterprise Initiative
This Maryland lender with a history of community investing is launching a Social Enterprise Initiative. The goal is to offer affordable loans to for-profit and nonprofit groups that are making a measurable difference in the fight against poverty.

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	FIRST PERSON: Bill Strathmann, CEO
	Bill Strathmann has helped nonprofit groups raise nearly $10 million. Along the way, he has had great successes, learned a few lessons, and gathered some sound advice for other social entrepreneurs. » View article
	TOP TEN: Capital Treasure Hunt
	The Internet is a gold mine of resources for creating community wealth, from directories of lenders and investors to organizational models to business plan competitions, and much more. » View article
	New and Noteworthy
	Social Franchise Ventures is helping half a dozen new clients to develop new strategies; and forthcoming conferences cover a variety of topics including how to generate revenue over the long haul and deciding whether a social enterprise is right for you. » View article

Community Wealth Vanguard is published by Community Wealth Ventures, a consulting firm that:

Helps nonprofit organizations become more self-sustaining by generating revenue through business ventures and corporate partnerships.
Helps corporations improve their bottom line through the design and implementation of community investment strategies.

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