Articles Tagged With: Venture-Philanthropy
- Market-savvy benevolence
- Financial Post on November 14th, 2009
SCP was featured in an article titled "Market-savvy benevolence: There's profit potential in social enterprise" in the Financial Post.
The article, which features quotes from former Primer Minister Paul Martin and SCP President Bill Young, describes the new generation of market-savvy philanthropists that has emerged. They see the profit potential in employing market-based strategies for a social purpose. The article also describes how and why Canada is lagging behind other country in the development of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship. It highlights the lack of government involvement and misaligned incentives that have slowed the development of this sector.
SCP's work with social entreprise and franchisees is highlighted as a an example of how non-profits can be innovative around working with the private sector. Citing examples of TurnAround Couriers and Active Green + Ross, the article summarizes SCP's social hiring approach as well as the socially-adjusted interest rates.
- Bill Young interviewed by CBC Radio about Venture Philanthropy
- CBC Radio on October 10th, 2006
On October 10th, 2006, SCP President, Bill Young, was interviewed on CBC Radio about venture philanthropy.
Note: RealPlayer is required to listen to this audio file. Please download the RealPlayer plug-in for your browser and then save the file on your computer before playing.- The Challenges of Venture Philanthropy
- National Post on December 15th, 2003
Bill Young and colleagues discuss the challenges of venture philanthropy in the National Post Business.
- Bill Young Discusses Social Enterprise in The National Post
- National Post on December 15th, 2002
Bill Young describes some of the challenges and rewards of creating new approaches to philanthropy with reporter Sarah Scott in this story from December 2002.
- Venture Philanthropy: Applying Business Principles to Charitable Undertakings
- National Post on April 22nd, 2002
A Canadian executive joins a new breed of technocrats applying business principles to charitable undertakings.
- Bill Young on CBC Radio One This Morning
- CBC Radio One on March 27th, 2002
Bill Young speaks to Shelagh Rogers about social enterprise and the strategy of Social Capital Partners.
- Lucky former executive forms his own brand of philanthropy
- Globe & Mail on March 18th, 2002
Bill Young figures he got rich by getting lucky. Now he's giving money away to help people whose luck has run out...
- Bill Young on CHQR-AM Calgary
- CHQR-AM Calgary on February 22nd, 2002
Bill Young speaks to Bruce Kenyon about Social Capital Partners' strategy for fostering social enterprise in Canada.
- Canadian Venture Philanthropist Launches Business Plan Competition for Social Entrepreneurs
- Canadian News Wire on February 19th, 2002
Plan that best employs disadvantaged populations wins $15,000 and a chance at up to $1 million in funding...
- Venture Capital’s Softer Side Starts to Show
- National Post on February 19th, 2002
While the venture capital industry has taken a lower profile in the wake of the high-tech meltdown, one area attracting more interest is venture philanthropy...