July 2010

Friday July 30, 2010

Want to Really Change the World? Make a Profit Solving Social Problems: Jason Saul

‘We need to move from a social contract mentality to a social capital market way of thinking,’ says Mission Measurement CEO

A leading expert on strategy and performance measurement in the social sector is promoting a new organizational framework to solve social problems on a colossal scale.

Friday July 30, 2010

Story Helped Homes Improve End-of-Life Practices: Administrator

More LTC homes implementing policies that see residents who have passed away leaving through front door

The Ontario Long Term Care Association’s (OLTCA) Stakeholder News program has helped long-term care homes improve end-of-life practices, says Nancy Rooney, the administrator at Caressant Care McLaughlin Rd. in Lindsay.

Thursday July 29, 2010

Datron World Communications Skyrockets with Commitment to Servant Leadership

Book, Servant Leadership Institute to advance practice with as many corporate leaders as possible

A commitment to servant leadership at Datron World Communications has resulted in record growth and an organization devoted to spreading the practice.

Wednesday July 28, 2010

AI Key tool for Balancing People, Plant and Profit

Consultant Joep de Jong inspired by growing use, impact of AI in the Netherlands, worldwide

The best outcome Joep de Jong envisions around Appreciative Inquiry (AI) becoming a common business practice is that a healthy balance between planet, people and profit is finally realized.

Wednesday July 28, 2010

Stakeholder News Program ‘a Pat on our Back,’ Says Staff Member

Jarlette homes sharing ideas and successes published on OLTCA website

Southampton Care Centre’s resident and family services co-ordinator says the Ontario Long Term Care Association’s (OLTCA) Stakeholder News program serves as “a pat on our back.”

Tuesday July 27, 2010

Information Critical for Social Enterprise to Reach Millions More: Ayllu

Service provider aims to collect and provide data that helps drive better decision-making

From providing affordable, safe and clean lighting to people living in Rwanda to training Cambodian youth with the skills they need to deliver competitively-priced IT services, social enterprises are making a significant impact in the world's developing countries.

Monday July 26, 2010

Stakeholder News Prompts Greater Reflection, OMNI Co-ordinator Says

Stories instil sense of pride and recognition

Kathy Barr, life enrichment co-ordinator at OMNI Health Care’s Rosebridge Manor, speaks highly of the interview process utilized in the long-term care provider’s Stakeholder News program.

Monday July 26, 2010

Thought Leader Proposes Social-Impact Reporting to Balance Social Mission For-Profits

Rob Greenland explores ‘more doable ways’ to report on social impacts of businesses

Dividend-distributing companies with a social mission may face a difficult balancing act when it comes to decision-making.

Friday July 23, 2010

Life-Altering Change Possible, One Story at a Time

Stakeholder News program provides accessible, credible conduit for awareness

Inspiring positive change in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities is achievable one story at a time with Community Living Ontario’s Stakeholder News program, Mary Bucholtz says.

Friday July 23, 2010

For-Profits with Social Mission Required to Create Change at Large Scale: Greenland

Social impact reporting a potential solution to challenges of balancing profit, social mission

The scale of social issues demanding attention widens the way for a mix of organizations with targeted social missions to address them, says social enterprise thought leader Rob Greenland. Included in that mix are organizations that distribute profits.

July 2010

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