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Diversification of FundingDiversification of FundingConsidering the days (okay, weeks) you spent on an application, it’s pretty disheartening when your chosen funder comes back with a big fat no. For most charities and social enterprises, that’s scary. Because, let…31 Jan 2019Article
Rethinking Welfare: Understanding Basic Income in BarcelonaRethinking Welfare: Understanding Basic Income in BarcelonaThe Young Foundation is currently conducting basic income related research in Barcelona as part of the B-MINCOME experiment (named after the 1970s trial of Mincome in Manitoba, Canada). B-MINCOME is a two-year trial of…29 Jan 2019Article
Final event review: Unlocking funding for social innovation: more than just money?Final event review: Unlocking funding for social innovation: more than just money?Summary of key points from SIC Final event, Funders break-out discussion21 Dec 2018Article
Deloitte Social Investment Leveraging Index (DSILI)Deloitte Social Investment Leveraging Index (DSILI)The Deloitte Social Investment Leveraging Index (DSILI) developed by Deloitte in partnership with EVPA and GSEN provides arguments on why investing for impact through social investment may yield significant social retur…17 Dec 2018Article
Impact FinanceImpact FinanceHuman rights or sustainable food trade? Safety for women or jobs for autistic people? Cooperative, association or GmbH? There are many social problems and many different approaches. In this workshop, the financing instr…29 Nov 2018 14:00 — 19:00Event
Is Europe financing Social Innovation?Is Europe financing Social Innovation?Finding the right instruments to implement your social innovative idea can be challenging. There are many possibilities out there and still more evolving. Two experts, Cyril Gouiffès, Investment Manager at the Europ…28 Nov 2018 12:30 — 13:30Event
Learning Relay#3: CrowdfundingLearning Relay#3: CrowdfundingIt's for social entrepreneurs, members of communities and networks working on social change and innovation. Register now and learn together!21 Sep 2018 09:00Event
DIY crowdfunding and people-powered projectsDIY crowdfunding and people-powered projectsFundraising for any kind of project is always seen as a necessary evil to get ideas off the ground. Once that is done then the real interesting stuff can happen. After a few failed attempts of getting funds together for…04 Sep 2018Article
Big data, challenge prizes, and philanthropyBig data, challenge prizes, and philanthropyChallenge prizes have been used to spur innovation for centuries, but have recently surged in use. This is due to a number of factors, including recognition of the wide range of ways in which they can produce change and…02 Jul 2018Article
Data x Philanthropy - Global ScanData x Philanthropy - Global ScanClick to know more about the current scenario of philanthropy with data.02 Jul 2018Article
Is it possible for social innovations to tackle both the symptoms of social need as well as the root causes that underlie them?Is it possible for social innovations to tackle both the symptoms of social need as well as the root causes that underlie them?Some of the outputs from the work of the SI-DRIVE project on #socialinnovation for #poverty reduction and sustainable development have led to a number of interesting, if not surprising, results (Millard 2017). First, ta…13 Jun 2018Article
12 policies to support SI for a fairer Europe12 policies to support SI for a fairer Europe#SIDeclaration - the way ahead for Europe11 May 2018Article
CoR MOOC 2018: Make the most of EU resources for your region and city CoR MOOC 2018: Make the most of EU resources for your region and cityThe European Comittee of the Regions (CoR) is the first EU body that developed and delivered two Massive Online Open Courses (MOOC) on "Europe's regions, the EU institutions and policy-making" (2015) and "The EU budget…15 Feb 2018 16:45Event
Networks and capacity building in social innovationNetworks and capacity building in social innovationThe world we live in is more connected than ever, and networks are very much in vogue. Networks are no longer just for socialites; they are a powerful tool for creating societal impact. So why has this phenomenon occurr…12 Feb 2018Article
CrESSI final eventCrESSI final eventCreating Economic Space for Social Innovation. A final event is scheduled at Oxford Saïd on 26 January 2018 to present major outcomes emerged from the four-year EC project CrESSI. CrESSI partners will present their…26 Jan 2018 14:15Event
A recipe book for social finance A recipe book for social finance Tue, Dec 19, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM GMT How can social investors be more responsive to the needs of social enterprises? Can social entrepreneurs benefit from external finance without drifting away from their mis…19 Dec 2017 13:00Event
Opening up Communities, Closing Down Institutions: Harnessing the European Structural and Investment FundsOpening up Communities, Closing Down Institutions: Harnessing the European Structural and Investment Funds22nd November 2017 10.30 – 12.30 European Parliament, Brussels, Room 6Q1 Professor Gerard Quinn of NUI Galway, Centre for Disability Law and Policy and Georgette Mulheir, CEO of Lumos, co-chairs of the C…22 Nov 2017 14:15Event
How can we ensure cross sector collaboration?How can we ensure cross sector collaboration?As part of the SI Drive final conference in Brussels, SIX hosted a session on research and policy, asking how we can ensure the best collaboration between research, policy and practitioners. The key note speakers were F…20 Nov 2017Article
EVPA is launching a new report on impact financeEVPA is launching a new report on impact finance“Financing for Social Impact – The Key Role of Tailored Financing and Hybrid Finance” Oslo, 9 November 2017 Tailored financing and hybrid finance promote a more efficient and effective deployment of resource…15 Nov 2017Article
2017 European Social Innovation Competition Awards2017 European Social Innovation Competition AwardsOur semi-finalists have now submitted their detailed plans to the judging panel for review. We'll soon be ready to announce the 10 finalists, getting one step closer to awarding three winners €50,000 each! We're de…26 Oct 2017 15:45Event

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