 TOP TEN: treasure
Hunt
Top Web Sites for Resources and Information on Capital
1. Socialfunds.com contains a directory of
lenders and investment funds. Search by geographic region and type
of investor. A perfect place to start any capital treasure
hunt!
2. The
Community Investing Center
also features a comprehensive directory of organizations and
investment products.
3.
Community-wealth.org (not
affiliated with Community Wealth Ventures) provides a comprehensive
listing of organizations, models, research, and articles.
4. Global Social Venture Competition
lists business plan competitions
here.
5. Global Giving provides a marketplace for
investors and donors to find and support social enterprises in the
United States and around the world.
6. PRI Makers is a new association of grantmakers that use program-related and other investments to
accomplish their philanthropic goals. Check out the association’s
membership list to find foundations
interested in program-related investments (PRIs).
7.
Program-Related Investing:
Skills and Strategies for New PRI Funders is an insider’s guide for
foundations that provides insights into grantmakers' approaches to PRIs.
8. Social Investment Forum is a membership
organization whose Web site has a ton of great information including
a list of investors and lenders
interested in social enterprise.
9. Investor's Circle, known for its
“venture fairs,” is a pioneering network of investors that has
provided more than $100 million in capital to social enterprises.
10. RS Foundation is a group of nonprofit
organizations that provide innovative financial vehicles for
investors and philanthropists to create a better future. Over the
years, RSF has supported hundreds of organizations by providing more
than $80 million in loans and $40 million in grants.
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