New Profit Inc. A non-profit venture philanthropy fund that invests in social entrepreneurs.
Ashoka: Innovators for the Public Ashoka is a global organization that identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs -- individuals with innovative and practical ideas for solving social problems.
Echoing Green Foundation Foundation that provides seed money and support to young social entrepreneurs.
Benetech Non-profit social entrepreneurial venture harnessing the power of technology for social benefit.
Kingdom Ventures Philanthropic venture capital firm focused on supporting emerging Christian ministries around the world.
Partnership on Nonprofit Ventures Yale University program which educates nonprofits about nonprofit enterprise and social entrepreneurship and serves as a mechanism for capitalizing promising profit-making ventures with financial support through its Business Plan Competition.
Global Social Venture Competition A global MBA student business plan competition for social ventures, organizations that not only create profits, but also a social or environmental return on investment. History and vision, submission forms, and resource library included.
The Charitable Venture Foundation Awards grants, loans and technical assistance to charitable organizations; list of funding criteria and description of the application process available.
Acumen Fund Supports enterprises that increase income, increase assets and create jobs for the four billion people on earth who earn a few dollars a day.
EnterpriseWorks Worldwide A non-profit organization that fights poverty in the developing world through business development programs for small agricultural producers and other entrepreneurs.
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Works with individuals, families, businesses and foundations, serving their philanthropic needs as well as initiating giving programs, anywhere in the world.
Equity for Africa Social investment in small businesses in Africa to enable sustainable employment creation.