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Seth Portia Foundation balances revenue with social impact by: 1. Diversifying funding sources: Seek grants, donations, corporate partnerships, and government funding to reduce dependence on a single source. 2. Social entrepreneurship: Develop revenue-generating programs or products that align with our mission, such as vocational training services or awareness campaigns. 3. Impact investing: Attract investors who seek both financial returns and social impact. 4. Cost recovery: Charge fees for services or products, while offering subsidies or scholarships to those in need. 5. Public-private partnerships: Collaborate with businesses and governments to leverage resources and expertise. 6. Outcome-based funding: Secure funding tied to specific, measurable social outcomes. 7. Transparency and accountability: Demonstrate effective use of funds and report on social impact to build trust with donors and stakeholders. 8. Capacity building: Invest in staff development and infrastructure to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 9. Scaling up: Expand successful programs to reach more people, increasing both revenue and impact. 10. Innovation: Stay adaptable and open to new approaches, technologies, and collaborations that can enhance both revenue and social impact. By implementing these strategies, Seth Portia Foundation has achieved a balance between revenue and social impact, sustaining its mission and programs while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Understanding New Funding Models: A Key to Addressing Societal Needs With the rise of female entrepreneurs and increase of women’s participation in the workforce, more women take control of their financial futures.  Therefore a good understanding of key funding models is key.  Historically, #traditionalphilanthropy with government grants and donations from charitable organisations were the primary sources of funding for social initiatives. But governments worldwide are facing budget constraints, and the competition for limited resources is intense. At the same time, the scale and complexity of societal challenges—such as climate change, poverty, and healthcare—are growing. In response, a new breed of philanthropists and foundations is stepping in, leveraging innovative funding models. This approach, often referred to as #impactinvesting, aims to generate measurable social and environmental benefits alongside financial gains. #Venturephilanthropy applies venture capital principles to the nonprofit sector. This model involves high engagement and active support from investors, who provide not only funding but also strategic advice, management expertise, and networking opportunities to nonprofit organizations. And amid the traditional investing, #angelinvestment is stepping up as funding model.  By providing early-stage capital, strategic guidance, and a willingness to take risks on innovative ideas, angel investors are instrumental in supporting social enterprises that aim to create both social impact and financial returns. These investors, often individuals, provide capital for startups and early-stage businesses in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt. These investors typically are affluent individuals who seek to support promising ventures with their own funds. While traditionally focused on generating high financial returns, angel investors are increasingly interested in funding ventures that also promise social and environmental benefits. Successful exits from angel investments in social enterprises can demonstrate the viability of combining social impact with financial returns. This, in turn, can encourage more investors to consider impact investing, thereby expanding the pool of capital available for social good. By understanding and engaging with these innovative approaches, potential funders can better navigate the evolving landscape of social funding, mobilize their resources, and drive meaningful change. Embracing these models is not just an option; it is a necessity for those committed to addressing the complex challenges of our time. #financialliteracy #angelinvestment #exits

Institutional Capacity Building - An accelerator for change One day a CFO asks a CEO of its organization “what happens when we invest in developing our people and they leave us??” The CEO calmly replies with a smile “what happens if we don’t, and they stay??” Remember investing in people is not an option rather a necessity. Institution and capacity building are relatively two sides of the same coin. Institution Building or IB refers to the organizational growth whereas capacity building or CB is the growth of the people. Capacity Building is Investment in the character and skill. Every organization needs to have a moral and social obligation towards the community, in the area of its operation.  This social cause will throw a bright sunlight into the life of the people who are socially and economically backwards and lead them towards the path of self-reliant. In today’s ever-changing world, we see a lot of people striving hard to remain afloat. They have the experience and skills but they lack determination and confidence emanated from past debacles. Numerous organization came forward to aid rural people and have optimized to bring a change in their lives but It’s seen, such organization have always given them something but never have tried to handhold the community which has resulted in stagnancy of resource and skills. Nowhere these optimization helped to change the poverty cycle because of dried of funds, or closure of projects in midway. Such organizations do depend on funds from govt. sources or from reputed philanthropists. Projects are derived and funding is done with proper documentation but these projects take time to get into the field and by the time things gets hazy and when the time comes to gain, the project ends or agencies faces issues which jeopardizes the entire structure established. The ultimate losers are the community. Things do not move as per the demand of the situation of the community.  It is imperative that the community do stand and count themselves and try to forms their own federal structures which understand the needs and act accordingly to ultimate. Community Based Organizations (CBOs) are formed when community have understood the social and financial desires. Producer organization are such organizations which encourages community to establish, manage and monetize their produce. Producer Organization works on capacity building of the shareholders. Now it’s an interesting terminology when we call the rural people shareholders. This is the first step self-sustaining. Community with similar produce and interest formed binding all legal formalities.

Aligning private market investments with community-based outcomes sits at the heart of everything we do. Today, Community Capital marks the next stage of our journey by announcing the next round of grants, as well as the final close of the Community Capital Credit Fund with A$674M of capital commitments. The five Social Purpose Organisations receiving multi-year grants in this year’s grant round are: ConFit Pathways, Consent Labs, ReLove, The Reily Foundation and ID Know Yourself. This new grant round brings the total funding commitment from Community Capital to over A$5.3 million. These organisations have inspiring founders with unique perspectives on the problems they are working toward solving. This provides them with deep insight and empathy for how to solve the problems they are addressing in a scalable and impactful way. Our grants allow them to scale that impact and support these organisations on a pathway to viability. For more information you can read the announcement on our website: https://lnkd.in/g_g8vmcy Barrenjoey 10x10 Philanthropy Partners Group Värde Partners Hayfin Capital Management LLP PAG Bain Capital Credit Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) Minderoo Foundation MLC Asset Management legalsuper QIC

Great article by Anna York De La Cruz and David Lehr in Stanford Social Innovation Review summarizing the history and lessons learned of longer-term impact of fixed-life foundations. Having been part of one small phase of Linked Foundation’s journey working with Clínicas del Azúcar, salauno Tu doctor de los ojos and Friendship Bridge everything written deeply resonated and only now having worked with many other foundations have I learned to appreciate how truly special Linked’s #impactfirst approach is. Kudos to Dorothy Largay, Nancy Swanson-Roberts and the organizations they have supported for their success and this milestone as the 20 years of its fixed life comes closer to an end. May you inspire many other foundations big and small to follow your lead in taking and not just speaking about being #catalytic, building trusted #partnerships and taking #impactmeasurement seriously. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dhHU-CyM #catalyticphilanthropy #impactfirstinvesting #latam #womenshealth

Imagine being able to dedicate an entire year and receive $180,000 to pursue your ambitious social change idea. For over a decade, the Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowship program has empowered Australia’s brightest and self-directed leaders to develop breakthrough solutions to the country’s most pressing challenges, ranging from poverty and inequality to sustainability and environmental issues. What sets this program apart is its focus on supporting individuals rather than organisations. As a Fellow, you will have the unique opportunity to focus on your initiative for 12 months and fully transform it into a concrete action plan. While the competition for these Fellowships is fierce, the rewards are well worth it. The Sidney Myer Fund & The Myer Foundation's Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowship can be the stepping stone that propels your career to new heights, turning your dreams into reality. To increase your chances of being selected, take inspiration from Fellowship alums Laura Simmons (Theratrak), Rebecca Scott (Eazilee), Max Burt (WheelEasy Foundation), David Pearson (Australian Alliance to End Homelessness), Bjorn Sturmberg (SunTenants), Lucinda Hartley (Neighbourlytics), Andrew Robinson (QuestaGame), Claire Leach (HATCH Biosystems), Sarah D. (What the Doctor Said), Emma Koster (Good Hood), Huy Nguyen (Enabler Interactive), and Ben Schokman (First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria), who generously share their insightful tips on making your application stand out: https://lnkd.in/eurEnVAm #Fellowship #Funding #SocialImpact #SocialEnterprise #SocEnt #SocEntAu #SocialInnovation #Changemakers #SocialEntrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #SocialEntrepreneurship #Inclusion #HumanRights #Sustainability #Environment #Equality #TechForGood #Tech4Good #Purpose #ForPurpose #SocialChange #Fellowship #Funding

Here is a wonderful 3 min read about Impact Investing!

Last week we saw a major milestone towards decentralising decision making, capital and power in philanthropy and impact investing. Melinda French Gates' $1BN commitment to women and girls included $240 million for twelve global leaders to manage and make grants as they see fit. Shoutout to Sabrina Habib in Kenya! Melinda’s commitment is an important step towards decentralized funding– a trend I believe could rewire how we identify and back transformative ideas. More on that in this issue of The Vital Neighborhood. https://lnkd.in/eu2gWZ8r

Introducing THE GREATER GOOD Digital Media Platform As part of the larger Genesis Group, The Greater Good joins other rapidly growing Genesis entities. Its focus will be on sharing ongoing stories about how Genesis members, portfolio companies, and clients are making a meaningful difference in the world. This new multimedia platform follows the vision of Genesis, initiated by Amiel David Aviman and Ranny Yarom, to facilitate inspiration and innovation while standing testament to the intersection between technological progress and compassion. To find out more about the Greater Good and the wider Genesis Group, see the attached Press Release here - https://lnkd.in/eZnqQWAh Genesis Group, the holding company, includes the following entities: Genesis Business Humanity Club, Genesis BH Digital, the Genesis Friends for Life Global Foundation, Genesis Acceleration Fund, Genesis The Greater Good, and more. Amiel David Aviman Ranny Yarom Steve Denker Cynthia Artin Arti Loftus Clayton Campbell Matthew Vulpis Reece Loftus Genesis Business Humanity Genesis Friends for Life Global Foundation 501(3)(c) Genesis BH Digital #GenesisGroup #GenesisBHClub #GenesisDigital #GenesisFriendsForLifeFoundation #businesshumanity #impactfulphilanthropy #innovationinbusiness #humanitarianinnovations #technologyandhumanity #pressrelease #TheGreaterGoodDigitalMediaPlatform

5 exciting opportunities for youth in climate & social entrepreneurs worldwide🌍 ✨ 1. Youth4Climate Call for Solutions Y4C Call for Solutions aims to support the work of young people and youth-led organisations in five thematic areas: Climate and Environment Literacy, Sustainable Energy, Food and Agriculture, Nature Assets, Sustainable Consumption and Production. Successful applicants will be awarded up to US$ 30,000 to implement or scale the proposed innovations and technical support to develop their proposal. Deadline: May, 26th 2. The YSEALI Academic Fellows Program - U.S. Mission to ASEAN - USA This intensive short-term academic program offers a unique opportunity for young leaders from Southeast Asia to engage in institute activities in the United States, focusing on one of three themes: Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, and Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. Over the course of five weeks, fellows will engage in a variety of activities including seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures. Deadline: April, 18th 3. Camp 2030 - UNITE 2030 - New York, NY (USA) - September 9-14, 2024 Camp 2030 takes place in New York each September and convenes hundreds of the world’s most action-oriented young leaders. It enables the world’s most passionate and action-oriented young people to create solutions, gain knowledge, the confidence and the community to solve global challenges. It is not only an Innovation Lab, but a space for young people to come together, build networks, and take action in a real & authentic way. Deadline: not specified 4. Climate Champions Youth Fellowship (Remote/Worldwide) The Climate Champions Team is now looking for its fourth cohort of ambitious and stubbornly optimistic Youth Fellows. The programme creates a pathway for young professionals to work within the team supporting the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions for COP28 and COP29. As part of the Youth Fellowship program, you will help mobilize climate action amongst non-state actors to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, in close collaboration with the UNFCCC, the Marrakech Partnership and the COP Presidencies. Deadline: April, 10th. 5. Young Climate Innovators - Berlin, Germany - September 10-12, 2024 I4C will empower 50+ young climate leaders from around the world who are committed to careers in climate action. It's a platform through which influential leaders share their thoughts on the climate action landscape in a presentation and ignite innovative thinking and an opportunity for youth to showcase their climate action initiatives. Deadline: not specified Learn more about all programs and apply today: https://lnkd.in/dnK6b8S2 Subscribe and gain access to the latest opportunities, career tips and news in social impact: https://lnkd.in/d9bnhWm7 #fellowship #scholarship #climate #socialentrepreneurship #opportunities