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🗣 #heythisdoesntsuck⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗼? @wildlifewarriorsworldwide, founded by steve + terri irwin. ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? beerwah, australia.⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁? among a dozen other critical conservationist projects, their #australianwildlifehospital has been at the forefront of rescuing and treating animals injured by the nation’s unprecedented bushfire.⁣ ⁣ 𝗵𝗼𝘄? for the pure love of animals, the nonprofit work wildlife warriors is sustained by sponsors, donors, and affiliate entities like @australiazoo, also owned by terri irwin.⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝘆? “dad spent his life working so hard to protect wildlife and wild places, especially in australia. i wish he was here right now to give advice and strength during this time of devastation with the bushfires... i hope together we can make him proud” (@bindisueirwin, 2020).⁣⁣ ⁣ 👏 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔⁣ 👏 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗥𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬⁣ 👏 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ #australia #bushfires #helpaustralia #socent #bcorp #socialentrepreneur #socialentrepreneurship #microfinance #sustainable #sustainability #impactinvesting #sdgs (at Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7HjtIJBrLs/?igshid=1a2oqw56quilb

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happy #humanrightsday and happy #givingtuesday!⁣ ⁣ hey you know how retailers sometimes ask if you want to make a donation during checkout? heads up: every dollar you “donate” there is another dollar the company won’t owe in taxes. personally, i would prefer a big company to make their own donations, pay their own taxes, and let me do the same with mine.⁣ ⁣⁣ do you know another way to do good AND do well?⁣⁣ tag @heythisdoesntsuck for a chance to be featured.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ #socent#socialenterprise#socialentrepreneur#socialentrepreneurship#microfinance#sustainable#sustainability#impactinvesting#sdgs#socent https://www.instagram.com/p/B559n7MhCgs/?igshid=1w6yp6b9w2rdn

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🗣 #heythisdoesntsuck⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗼? @consciousstep. ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? brooklyn, new york, usa.⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁? they make #ethical socks + #donate to a beautiful variety of #nonprofits. ⁣ 𝗵𝗼𝘄? their entire #supplychain is #fairtrade-certified, #vegan-certified, #GOTS-certified, + #OEKO-TEX-certified—starting with #organic cotton, produced by free + adult + fairly-paid small farmers in #developingcountries. with each purchase, buyers can choose from a list of causes aligned with the #sustainabledevelopmentgoals for their proceeds to benefit. ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝘆? “we believe that we have a responsibility to create clothing that makes you feel good about what you wear. it’s more than how it looks, feels and lasts, but knowing that it’s creation didn’t happen at the expense of people and planet” (#consciousstep, 2019).⁣ ⁣ 👏 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣! ⁣ do you know another #socialenterprise that's doing good AND doing well? tag @heythisdoesntsuck for a chance to be featured.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #socialentrepreneur#socialentrepreneurship#microfinance#sustainable#sustainability#impactinvesting#socent#empowerment#sdgs#employment#givingtuesday#unselfie#bcorp#bcorporation (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5jhZOHhpsW/?igshid=1e1buj3ect6qe

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#socialenterpriseday was the 15th of november!⁣ ⁣ do you know the extent of #socialenterprise and all its cousins? #sustainable revenue and sustainable #impact can overlap in a vast matrix of different possibilities.⁣ ⁣ as the wise old dog says, the more, the merrier.⁣ ⁣ we look forward to sharing with you as many examples of (and alternatives to) #socialentrepreneurship as you can stand!⁣ ⁣⁣ do you know another #sustainablebusiness model that’s doing good AND doing well?⁣ tag @heythisdoesntsuck for a chance to be featured.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #socent#socialentrepreneur#microfinance#sustainable#sustainability#impactinvesting#sdgs (at Everywhere) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5GqqF7HNhs/?igshid=1fgziklj3s2kp

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🗣 #heythisdoesntsuck⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗼? erik & amanda.⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? portland, oregon, usa.⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁? these married doctors created @ginew_usa, the first denim collection owned by native americans. ⁣ 𝗵𝗼𝘄? they design premium clothing in the style of their family artisans (ojibwe + oneida + mohican). they draw inspiration from their own tribal customs & cherished traditions, as well as motorcycle culture & american workwear. ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝘆? “‘minobimaadiziiwin’ & ‘yohahi-yo sathahitan’ are philosophies in their tribes which embody the concept to live in a good way. simply put, LIVE WELL. erik & amanda choose to live intentionally with the adventurous spirit of their relatives and invite you to join the adventure” (ginewusa, 2109).⁣ ⁣ 👏 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗞 & 𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔! ⁣ do you know another #socialentrepreneur who’s doing good AND doing well? tag @heythisdoesntsuck for a chance to be featured.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #nativeamericanheritagemonth#nativeamericanheritage#nativeamericanentrepreneur#nativeamericanmade#nativeamericanstyle#indigenous#socent#socialenterprise#socialentrepreneurship#microfinance#sustainable#sustainability#impactinvesting#sdgs (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B472ERIHL-M/?igshid=8iue1yv3eba5

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today is the big debut!⁣ in belated honor of #worldfreedomday, we present the very first episode of our #heythisdoesntsuck podcast (link in bio).⁣ ⁣ (we apologize that the microphone really sucked... but we assure you that the conversation did not suck. and we will improve future audio quality.)⁣ ⁣ for each episode, you can expect an engaging interview between a very special guest + a self-deprecating facilitator.⁣ we'll ask each guest what problem they are trying to solve, what they're doing about it, and what YOU can do about it.⁣ ⁣ for november's episode, we meet julianne zimmerman, managing director of reinventure capital in boston, usa.⁣ she guides us through the problem of financial exclusion for founders of color, women, and other minority groups at the intersection of venture capital + social justice. 👀⁣ ⁣ pop our podcast into your earphones during your next commute—and come back for some respectful debate about it!⁣ ⁣ you matter.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #socent#socialenterprise#socialentrepreneur#socialentrepreneurship#microfinance#sustainable#sustainability#impactinvesting#sdgs#bcorp#podcast#venturecapital#financialinclusion#finclusion (at Reinventure Capital) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4zz_DZHsYd/?igshid=1ix87k5dic6w0

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🗣 #heythisdoesntsuck⁣⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗼? @kiva.⁣⁣org. ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? 77 countries.⁣⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁? crowdsourced microloans to help marginalized entrepreneurs to build their own income, learners to afford education, and families to afford emergency expenses.⁣ ⁣ 𝗵𝗼𝘄? when ⁣a borrower applies for a loan from kiva, the loan goes through an approval process ("underwriting"). after approval, crowdfunding donors from all over the world voluntarily contribute whatever they can to support the borrower. when the request is fully funded, the borrower gradually repays the loan—and the donor automatically gets their credit back to help someone else.⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝘆? “more than 1.7 billion people around the world are unbanked and can’t access the financial services they need... we believe lending alongside thousands of others is one of the most powerful and sustainable ways to create economic and social good. lending on kiva creates a partnership of mutual dignity and makes it easy to touch more lives with the same dollar” (kiva, 2019).⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 👏 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗩𝗔!⁣ ⁣ do you know another #microfinance institution or #socialenterprise that's doing good AND doing well?⁣ tag @heythisdoesntsuck for a chance to be featured.⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #socent#socialentrepreneur#socialentrepreneurship#microlending#sustainable#sustainability#impactinvesting#sdgs (at Kiva) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4aV_tlHHA1/?igshid=15woppwbxp6dm

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happy financial inclusion week! #finclusionweek⁣ ⁣ financial exclusion can go kick rocks.⁣ ⁣ financial inclusion is the dream... which is why we love @worldbank's goal of universal #financialaccess by 2020.⁣ ⁣ check out the following statistics collected by @gatesfoundation + @lifeatgallup in their 2017 global #findex database.⁣ ⁣ do you know more facts, stats, and data about #impactinvesting?⁣ tag @heythisdoesntsuck for a chance to be featured.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #socialenterprise#socialentrepreneurship#microfinance#financialinclusion#financialaccess#sustainability#impactinvestments#sdgs (at World Bank) https://www.instagram.com/p/B39_txRlzCf/?igshid=u1kfjqfvk61k

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🗣 #heythisdoesntsuck⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗼? yolanda.⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? oakland, california, usa.⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁? she owns the shop at @pollinatefarm & teaches her urban community how to grow their own food.⁣ ⁣ 𝗵𝗼𝘄? she operates her own urban farm & garden, hosts DIY workshops, volunteers with youth, & utilizes financial resources like @kiva.org for crowdsourcing business loans.⁣ ⁣ 𝘄𝗵𝘆? “my love of good food comes from my parents & grandparents... i learned the value of hard work, & the rewards of eating good food that our hard work helped bring to our table... my dream is to create a store that serves as a trusted community resource & hub for learning about urban farming” (kiva, 2013).⁣ ⁣ 👏 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔! ⁣ do you know another #socialentrepreneur who’s doing good AND doing well? tag @heythisdoesntsuck for a chance to be featured.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #socialenterprise#socialentrepreneurship#microfinance#urbanfarming#sustainable#sustainability#impactinvesting (at Pollinate Farm & Garden Supply) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3r1YiBn4zj/?igshid=as5e610ch0ou

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as the wise old dog says, a #socialentrepreneur never removes his favorite hat, no matter the season.⁣ ⁣ tag @heythisdoesntsuck⁣ or #heythisdoesntsuck to feature your #socialenterprise.⁣ ⁣ follow @heythisdoesntsuck for a warm introduction to the world of business with a higher purpose. (at Everywhere) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3fKErDlIOn/?igshid=1mi4y3trdpwt5

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From Nintendo’s 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

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The new elite’s phoney crusade to save the world – without changing anything

The long read: Today’s titans of tech and finance want to solve the world’s problems, as long as the solutions never, ever threaten their own wealth and power

“ For the most part, these initiatives are not democratic, nor do they reflect collective problem-solving or universal solutions. Rather, they favour the use of the private sector and its charitable spoils, the market way of looking at things, and the bypassing of government. They reflect a highly influential view that the winners of an unjust status quo – and the tools and mentalities and values that helped them win – are the secret to redressing the injustices. Those at greatest risk of being resented in an age of inequality are thereby recast as our saviours from an age of inequality.”