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🌟 FSI’s Impact: Building Bridges in Business for Every Background! 🌟 Last summer, we launched our annual Mentorship Program for Ethnically Diverse Entrepreneurs for the second year to help grassroots entrepreneurs grow their businesses. 👩🏭👨💼 By the end of the program, we successfully paired up 16 new entrepreneurs with 10 experienced mentors and 11 professional certified coaches for guidance. 📈 This year, we will be bringing back the Mentorship Program to help even more aspiring and current entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses, as we continue to enhance social inclusion and equitable access to resources and opportunities in Hong Kong's business ecosystem 👏 Our heartfelt gratitude once again to the partners of our program Africa Center Hong Kong, WEDO GLOBAL, FundFluent and ICF Hong Kong Chapter. ✨ Check out our 5-year impact report here 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/ghJGCTmC 📧 Get in touch with us at info@shared-impact.com if you would like to work with us to build a better future for all. 💰You can also make a tax-deductible donation to support our work https://buff.ly/3rPmjzs #sharedimpact #forimpact #socialimpact #crosssectorcollaboration #broadcollaboration #sharedresources #knowledgeexchange #SharedData #HongKong #sustainabledevelopment #SDGs #systemschange #leadership #leadersoftomorrow #effectiveleaders #entrepreneurship #startup #innovation #mentoring #diversityinbusiness #makeadifference #nonprofit #giveback

EnterCircle Recap: Innovation Challenge Watch Mari's full interview on our YouTube at https://bit.ly/ECMariK Students who attended the Innovation Challenge Day last Tuesday had the privilege of hearing from Mari Kuraishi and her journey to her current role as President of the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund, an organization that aims to expand access to opportunity and create inclusive growth for all across the nation. Some key points she emphasized were: 1️⃣ Not everyone has their course for their life and career laid out. Sometimes you have to take risks and gain experiences through the opportunities that come your way.  2️⃣ Entrepreneurs are crazy! Success comes when you have an irrational belief that your idea will work.  3️⃣ Building a team that believes in your mission is crucial because this team will want to stay around when things get tough. We sat down with Mari to hear more about the work the DuPont Fund does to support the community and nonprofits and how the link and EnterCircle can play a part in placemaking and community building. Watch her full interview on our YouTube at https://bit.ly/ECMariK We thank Mari for sharing her insights and inspiring the next generation of leaders. We know that they took away new ideas and applied them to their business ideas in order to take them further to make an impact on the world. Thank you to all of the mentors that helped refine the student ideas and thank you to the St. Johns County School District for kicking off the innovation challenge with us! #EnterCircle24 #EnterCircle #Entrepreneurshipweek #Entrepreneurs #Nonprofits #Nonprofitleaders #sjcchamber #stjohnscounty #jaxchamber #pontevedra #nocatee #northFlorida #jax #jacksonvillebusiness #smallbusiness #businessexpo #thelinkusa

What is NewImpact? Jens Molbak explains its mission. Jens founded NewImpact to solve problems and scale faster. NewImpact is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the tri-sector model, which combines resources from the private, public, and social sectors. Jens explains that their mission is first, to build a mindset around the tri-sector model, which is now being taught in universities. Second, to create tools for innovators, including an AI tool to help find various resources. Jens emphasizes that they also offer coaching to encourage organizations to adopt this tri-sector approach that will benefit both the organizations and society as a whole. WATCH ▶️ Profit and Purpose: Jens Molbak's Tri-Sector Model https://lnkd.in/gRPewgng #BroadcastYourAuthority #JensMolbak #NewImpact #Philanthropy #SocialInnovation #TriSector #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #PositiveImpact #Inspiration

Just wrapped up the final #AfricaForward session at CCW Catalyst 2030 with an amazing conversation on Sustainable Financial Empowerment. From impactful insights to innovative ideas, we've explored how social impact and sustainable funds can drive change across Sub-Saharan Africa. Here are some key takeaways: 🌱 "More patient capital for social enterprises is crucial, considering many are exploring solutions for the first time and are prone to mistakes as they learn and grow into profitable ventures." - Osarume Akenzua 💡"We need to ensure we are getting social entrepreneurs who are investment ready so they are accessing the same pool of funds that the other entrepreneurs are because they are all solving problems. If anything, social entrepreneurs are solving even greater problems!" - Tosin Faniro-Dada, CPA 💰 "Access to finance remains a challenge, especially in French-speaking Africa. There's a need to review procedures to enable easier access with credible monitoring, restoring trust among stakeholders." - Mahamane Mourtala Salissou Thank you Lehlé B., Mosun Layode, Vivianne Infante and Tosin Faniro-Dada, CPA for such an insightful conversation. Don't forget to register to join us tomorrow for the final day of CCW. Register now:

What is NewImpact? Jens Molbak explains its mission. Jens founded NewImpact to solve problems and scale faster. NewImpact is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the tri-sector model, which combines resources from the private, public, and social sectors. Jens explains that their mission is first, to build a mindset around the tri-sector model, which is now being taught in universities. Second, to create tools for innovators, including an AI tool to help find various resources. Jens emphasizes that they also offer coaching to encourage organizations to adopt this tri-sector approach that will benefit both the organizations and society as a whole. WATCH ▶️ Profit and Purpose: Jens Molbak's Tri-Sector Model https://lnkd.in/gmTyjg9p #BroadcastYourAuthority #JensMolbak #NewImpact #Philanthropy #SocialInnovation #TriSector #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #PositiveImpact #Inspiration

FIC 3.0 Wraps, With Hope of a Sustainable Future! 🌎 Our Future Impact Challenge participants, mentors, and advisors have worked tirelessly on their projects for the past FIVE months, empowering positive change, sustainable thinking, and creating future impact. Keep up the innovation, teen renegades, and changemakers. For FIC participants, this need not be the end but the beginning. Keep building your products beyond the Future Impact Challenge, stay connected to your fellow innovators on our Discord server, and keep vouching for the causes that matter to you. The ACF team is happy to support your journey! 💚 Shout-out 🎺 We send our heartfelt congratulations to our FIC Grand winner TRAFIKI and their mentor (and esteemed ACF partner), Ms. Sempf, who were able to share their spectacular FIC win with the Panama Ministry of Education, broadcasted by more than 15 different news and TV channels in Panama. Donate for Our Teens! https://lnkd.in/daD5bCmE . . . . #sustainability #leadership #event #experience #entrepreneurs #team #technology #community #experience #science #acf #appliedcomputing #appliedcomputingfoundation #innovation #genz #changemakers #coding #education #funding #teenfounders #learnbuildapply #learn #build #apply #ethicalinnovation #event #entrepreneurship #teenentrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #fic #futureimpactchallenge #learning #strategy #energy #engagement #creativity #fic #futureimpact #startupcommunity #startupecosystem #collaboration #impact #wrap #ficwinners

"The current ecosystem seldom facilitates effective collaboration between social entrepreneurs and potential partners. This remains one of the biggest challenges for the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Improving this collaboration is a central objective of the Catalyst 2030 community." "The Catalyst Awards are a means of celebrating key supporters on our journey towards achieving the SDGs through bottom-up collaborations. By shining a light on the donors/stakeholders who support social innovation and entrepreneurship, we hope to redefine best practices and inspire others to follow their example. This will help to accelerate systems change while challenging current power dynamics." #charity #diversity #inclusion #equality #equity #London #collaboration #systemsforchange #powerdynamics https://lnkd.in/e8hFndHm

Not long now ... our Venture Philanthropy event that we’re hosting with The Conduit is happening on Wednesday, 1 May 🤝 ✨ We have some fantastic speakers lined up including Jamie Broderick Patricia Hamzahee FRSA Johannes Lenhard and Liz Choonara 🗣 The event will shed light on how #venturephilanthropy works and how it is tackling #homelessness and other social issues 🏠 ➡ Who the event is for:  👉 Individuals, families, foundations or professionals in the field of philanthropy.  👉 Social Entrepreneurs.  👉 Impact Investors.  👉 Entrepreneurs, executives, and #businessleaders who are interested in leveraging your skills, resources, and networks to make a positive impact on the world. ➡ When/Where: Wednesday, 1 May from 6 – 7:15pm At The Conduit, 6 Langley Street, London ➡ How to register: Members of The Conduit can register here: https://lnkd.in/gXrHCXNy    Non-members can register here: https://lnkd.in/gFSvxs7g   #SocialImpact #Collaboration #Philanthropy

NGOs are the architects of hope and the engines of change in our communities. They work tirelessly to bridge gaps, advocate for the voiceless, and catalyze social progress. Their efforts are especially crucial in nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing support and resources to those who aspire to forge their own paths in business. 🤝 Collaboration is at the heart of meaningful change, and NGOs play a pivotal role by partnering with stakeholders across sectors. At GAME, we witness firsthand the power of such partnerships in enhancing the reach and impact of our work in catalyzing mass entrepreneurship. To all the NGOs making a difference: your dedication is the cornerstone upon which a more equitable and sustainable future is built. You are the heroes without capes, and today, we celebrate your invaluable contribution to our society. Let's continue to join forces, amplify our impact, and strive for a world where collaboration drives transformation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dr32V2Hq Ravi Venkatesan | Madan Padaki | Mekin Maheshwari | Ketul Acharya | IKEA Foundation #WorldNGODay #NGO #GAMEChangingImpact #SocialImpact #Collaboration #ChangeMakers #GAME #MassEntrepreneurship #SustainableFuture #NonProfit #GlobalImpact #CelebrateChange

NextWorld is an ideal funder of Ownership Project 2.0: Private Capital Owners & Impact because we are aligned on three key beliefs: first, family offices are uniquely positioned to create value for society and the environment--not just family owners. Second, the organisational forms and strategies that make this possible require innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Third, data and analysis is required to understand what 'best' looks like in this emerging space. The Ownership Project and Maverick Collective by PSI brought together over 50 family offices, family foundations, and family networks for our invite-only event at the #SkollWorldForum at Saïd Business School University of Oxford. Attendees learned from NextWorld's co-founder Sebastien Lepinard why NextWorld calls itself an 'integrated capital organisation' instead of just a family office--and how the structure of the organisation reflects its goals. #impact #innovation #familycapital