A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR is someone who recognizes a social problem and uses entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a venture to make social change.

A Business Entrepreneur measures performance in revenue, profit, and return on investment.  A Social Entrepreneur measures performance in two equally important ways: First on how well he or she has achieved their social mission and second in revenue, profit, and return on investment.

Nonprofits use different terms such as fundraising, capital campaign, endowment, membership, donations, mission related income, and many other nice terms which all relate to dollars.  The truth is that no business or nonprofit organization is worth anything if it does not raise funds which exceed its costs in a predictable and sustainable or self-sufficient manner. 

Thus, the main aim of social entrepreneurship is to further social and environmental goals while keeping the bills paid.  

The purpose of the Meet-up group "Social Entrepreneurs" is to bring together a diverse group of individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses who have a strong desire to be part of a solution to a social problem.

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  • February 15 at 7:00 PM, 4 Social Entrepreneurs attended

    Project Development Meeting
    We'll be creating an animated short film to inspire social responsibility. Animators, bloggers, social media fans and creative idea geniuses welcome! Let's create an... Learn more

  • January 18 at 7:00 PM, 5 Social Entrepreneurs attended

    New Project Brainstorm
    Let's Brainstorm some ideas for creating social change. The first meeting will be just an informal meet. Bring your laptop to how your project ideas or come & use my... Learn more

  • October 21, 2010 at 11:45 AM, 4 Social Entrepreneurs attended

    Social Entrepreneurs Meetup
    We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month, 12pm to 1pm, you can order lunch off the menu (or not) we will have quick introductions - you, your agency or business, with... Learn more

  • September 16, 2010 at 11:45 AM, 2 Social Entrepreneurs attended

    Social Entrepreneurs Meetup
    We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month, 12pm to 1pm, you can order lunch off the menu (or not) we will have quick introductions - you, your agency or business, with... Learn more

  • August 19, 2010 at 11:45 PM, 3 Social Entrepreneurs attended

    Social Entrepreneurs Meetup
    We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month, 12pm to 1pm, you can order lunch off the menu (or not) we will have quick introductions - you, your agency or business, with... Learn more
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