Nonprofit

Social Enterprise Chicago

Chicago, IL
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www.socentchi.com

  • Mission

    Social Enterprise Chicago (SocEntChi) acts as a convener, collaborator, and catalyst to empower for-profit, nonprofit & hybrid ventures deploying earned-revenue strategies to create positive social, economic, & environmental change. We support the social enterprise community’s development by alliances w/IHE, government & activities that educate, incubate & accelerate the field’s development & growth. SocEntChi directly interacts w/the social enterprise community via stakeholder engagement activities, our website, social media platforms, blog, and newsletter. Our range of support activities include Networking, Social Enterprise Markets, Training Sessions, Panel Discussions, Intimate Events with Thought Leaders, Symposia, & Briefings for Legislators, Public Officials, and Impact Investors.

    Social Enterprise Chicago (SocEntChi) acts as a convener, collaborator, and catalyst to empower for-profit, nonprofit & hybrid ventures deploying earned-revenue strategies to create positive social, economic, & environmental change. We support the social enterprise community’s development by alliances w/IHE, government & activities that educate, incubate & accelerate the field’s development & growth. SocEntChi directly interacts w/the social enterprise community via stakeholder engagement activities, our website, social media platforms, blog, and newsletter. Our range of support activities include Networking, Social Enterprise Markets, Training Sessions, Panel Discussions, Intimate Events with Thought Leaders, Symposia, & Briefings for Legislators, Public Officials, and Impact Investors.

    About Us

    Social Enterprise Chicago (SocEntChi) originated and evolved from the Social Enterprise Alliance Chicago Chapter and was established as a fully independent 501C3 nonprofit organization in 2020. It is currently governed by a ten-member board of directors experienced in social entrepreneurship, organizational development, nonprofit marketing, corporate tax law, and emerging global markets. SocEntChi strives to form strategic alliances with Institutions of Higher Education, Government Entities, and Socially Responsible Corporate Advisory Associations in ways that align with our mission and benefit mission driven organization.

    As a convener, collaborator, and catalyst, Social Enterprise Chicago (SocEntChi) leverages thought leadership to empower the Greater Chicago metropolitan area for-profit, nonprofit, and hybrid ventures who seek earned-revenue strategies to advance positive social change. We engage in advocacy, capacity building, and networking initiatives. Social Enterprise Chicago (SocEntChi) supports the social enterprise community’s development through partnerships and activities that educate, incubate and accelerate the field’s development and growth. SocEntChi directly interacts with the social enterprise community through stakeholder events, its website, social media platforms, blog, and newsletter.

    Social Enterprise Chicago has received a Gold Candid Seal of Transparency.

    Social Enterprise Chicago (SocEntChi) originated and evolved from the Social Enterprise Alliance Chicago Chapter and was established as a fully independent 501C3 nonprofit organization in 2020. It is currently governed by a ten-member board of directors experienced in social entrepreneurship, organizational development, nonprofit marketing, corporate tax law, and emerging global markets. SocEntChi strives to form strategic alliances with Institutions of Higher Education, Government Entities, and Socially Responsible Corporate Advisory Associations in ways that align with our mission and benefit mission driven organization.

    As a convener, collaborator, and catalyst, Social Enterprise Chicago (SocEntChi) leverages thought leadership to empower the Greater Chicago metropolitan area for-profit, nonprofit, and hybrid ventures who seek earned-revenue strategies to advance positive social change. We engage in advocacy, capacity…

    Cause Areas Include

    • Economic Development
    • Education
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Policy

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