A social enterprise is a business that, rather than just focused on making money, tries to address a social problem.
It has a double bottom line — to be financially sustainable and to have a measurable impact on a societal issues such as poverty, health and the environment.
In this podcast, Rupert Scofield explores the challenges of starting, building and running a social enterprise. Guests include other social entrepreneurs and impact investors who share their insights and experience.
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Episode 43: Supporting Artistic and Social Expression (48:19)
FINCA International President and CEO Rupert Scofield hosts Lisa Caesar, the Chief Operating Officer of Nō Studios, in this episode of The Social Enterprise Podcast. Lisa shares her professional journey, and the mission and values of Nō Studios, a project founded by her brother and Oscar winner John Ridley.
Episode 42: The Giving Block – Pat Duffy (47:48)
FINCA International President and CEO Rupert Scofield hosts Pat Duffy, co-founder of The Giving Block, in this episode of The Social Enterprise Podcast. Pat’s company provides solutions that nonprofits use to fundraise cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Rupert and Pat chat about the nature of cryptocurrencies, the regulatory environment, and why nonprofits should get into the crypto philanthropy ecosystem.
Episode 41: Planned Giving – Patrick Schmitt (47:16)
In this episode of The Social Enterprise Podcast, Rupert Scofield hosts Patrick Schmitt, the co-founder and co-CEO of FreeWill. Patrick’s company helps nonprofits raise gifts. Rupert and Patrick chat about the latter’s social entrepreneurial journey, planned giving and technology.
About Rupert
Rupert Scofield is a social entrepreneur and an agricultural economist with over 40 years of experience in developing countries.
He is President, CEO and Co-founder of FINCA International, the founder and majority owner of 20 community-based microfinance institutions and banks across Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, the Middle East and South Asia. Rupert now leads FINCA International on the next leg of its journey: supporting the rise of social enterprises delivering basic service and financial innovation.
An expert on microfinance, social enterprise and impact investing, Rupert is an author, podcast presenter and frequent speaker, offering insights and guidance on market-based solutions to global poverty.
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A year on from the devastating 7.2 magnitude #earthquake that rocked #Haiti's southern peninsular, Marie Nicole Valcourt and other Haitians in the region are rebuilding, with support from FINCA.
#microfinance #financialinclusion
Haiti Update: One Year after the Devastating 2021 Earthquake | FINCA
One year after a devastating earthquake, Marie Nicole Valcourt is one of many Haitians rebuilding their lives with support from FINCA.
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Almost half a billion people are served by #offgridsolar & a growing number of these via #PAYGo asset financing. These consumers are often exposed to product, service & financial risks.
Here's how #ConsumerProtection in the industry helps mitigate this: https://bit.ly/3QvWoE0
To address the issue of #foodinsecurity among clients, FINCA is strengthening its focus on financial health and resilience across many areas, especially product development, service delivery and research. (via @Findevgateway) #COVID19 #microfinance #MFI
Food Insecurity Among Microfinance Clients
As food prices rise, data from the COVID-19 pandemic shows us which households will suffer the most, and what makes them vulnerable.
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With #COVID19 travel restrictions easing, we took a trip to #Tanzania to observe firsthand how our #FINCAVentures partner YYTZ is making an impact in the lives of cashew farmers and the industry as a whole. Read about it. #impinv #socent #agriculture
YYTZ: Creating an Inclusive Cashew Nut Value Chain in Tanzania | FINCA
FINCA traveled to Tanzania to uncover how YYTZ is stepping up to meet the growing cashew demand. Learn more.
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