Speaker Paul Lamb (and a panel)
Paul Lamb is a consultant with Zerodivide, a foundation supporting technology-enabled social ventures. He is also the Principal of Man on a Mission Consulting, a management consulting firm specializing in social change. Paul is a founder and former Executive Director of The Stride Center, an award-winning program providing computer training ...
Paul Lamb is a consultant with Zerodivide, a foundation supporting technology-enabled social ventures. He is also the Principal of Man on a Mission Consulting, a management consulting firm specializing in social change. Paul is a founder and former Executive Director of The Stride Center, an award-winning program providing computer training and job placement for low-income and underserved youth in San Francisco’s East Bay. He has developed several other successful nonprofit programs and social enterprises in the areas of youth, workforce development, and technology. Paul is also a frequent radio commentator and OpEd contributor on technology and social issues in a variety of publications including NPR’s Marketplace and on CNET.com. Paul is the co-author of the Be A Better Partner Handbook for Couples and a founder of the Cool ‘n Conscientious blog. Paul’s business background includes positions as Director of Programs and Executive Director of the China Business Forum at the US-China Business Council in Washington, D.C., a business analyst for Ernst & Young, and a marketing consultant for both U.S. and Asian firms.
Full Description
In a tough funding environment nonprofits are looking for innovative sustainability options. One model being adopted by a growing number of nonprofits and community-based media centers is the social enterprise - a business venture tied to the social mission of the organization and leveraging its core strengths.
What are some examples of successful nonprofit social enterprises in the technology and media space, how does one get started, what is an appropriate legal structure to adopt, and where can you find funding and other support for such efforts?
These questions will be addressed by social enterprise funders, experts, and nonprofit social enterprises.
> TANO Members: contact Mary Beth Harrington to get the member rate on this webinar!
Takeways:
- Understanding what a social enterprise is and how a nonprofit can get started setting one up
- Examples of nonprofit social enterprises in the technology space, and some challenges they face
- Funding opportunities for nonprofit social enterprises
Panelists:
Robert Matthew Cabeza, Executive Director, YMCA of Greater Long Beach Downtown Community Development Branch
Laura Efurd, VP and Chief Community Investment Officer, ZeroDivide Foundation
Samra Haider, Enterprise Development Manager, REDF
Paul Lamb, Consultant, ZeroDivide (Moderator)
