Do you know one of the next 25 social enterprise stars?

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Do you know one of the next 25 social enterprise stars? RSF Social Finance is looking to fund at least 25 new borrowers over the next year—and we’re launching a campaign to find them. We know there are exciting enterprises that could grow with our help, but they may not …

The Economics of Sustainability conference

Jay OwenPartner Announcements and News

October 6 – 9, 2014 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA Praxis Peace Institute presents THE ECONOMICS OF SUSTAINABILITY What will the Earth look like in 2030, 2050, or 2100? Can we organize economic relationships to honor the carrying capacity of the Earth? Can we implement economic models that respect the …

HENDERSON-SCHUMACHER LIBRARY HOSTS MEETING OF SRI PIONEERS

Ethical Markets - RSRI/ESG News

The Henderson-Schumacher Library at Ethical Markets Media hosted a meeting of SRI pioneers to mentor emerging leaders in SRI, co-convened with Ethical Markets’ Advisory Board member Susan Davis, president of Capital Missions. From November 18-20, 2011, the international group engaged in a 2 ½ day conversation on Transforming Finance 2.0, …

Economics based on Beauty and Community: Putting Aesthetics back into the Economy

kristyGlobal Citizen, Trendspotting

by Gregory Wendt, CFP Right before I boarded a plane after a green business conference last year, I noticed a Body Shop store in the terminal next to the gate. The Body Shop was founded by the late Anita Roddick who was a very influential and inspiring thought leader who …

Seeing Ideas: A Personal Appreciation for Rudolf Steiner’s Sesquicentennial

kristyCommunity Development Solutions

A newsletter from RSF Social Finance March 2011 This year we joyfully celebrate a significant moment in the history of RSF Social Finance with the anniversary of the 150th birthday of Rudolf Steiner! Learn about grantee Teachers Without Borders, scholarship opportunities for BALLE 2011, and hear CEO Don Shaffer in …