NESsT is an international nonprofit organization that works to strengthen the financial independence of civil society organizations (CSOs) devoted to systemic social change. NESsT believes that through social enterprise, some CSOs can both advance their missions and increase their long-term sustainability by generating their own, untied resources to supplement support from external donors. NESsT's four program areas include: The NESsT Venture Fund (NVF) provides financial and capacity-building support to a select portfolio of social enterprises owned and operated by CSOs in Central Europe and Latin America. NESsT University promotes innovation, accountability and leadership in the field of social enterprise. NESsT Consulting provides professional services in social enterprise development. NESsT Marketplace offers an on-line shopping portal for social enterprise products and services. NESsT has offices in Santiago (Chile), Budapest (Hungary), and California (United States).
