Socially responsible investing, which now makes up 10 percent of overall investments in the U.S. market, has a new sub-segment, the “green” bank. Peter Liu founded the first explicitly green bank in the United States to fit a market opportunity as much as a social one. “We believe that we are evolving from what was […]
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Finance the World with Kiva
There’s a solid chance that readers here are familiar with Kiva. But just last week I realized a friend of mine who is hip to causes hadn’t received the proverbial memo. Kiva is the first person-to-person micro-lending website. The organization allows everyday Joes and Janes to lend to a specific entrepreneur in the developing world, […]
Carrot vs. Stick
Teddy Roosevelt advised talking softly and carrying a big stick. Carrotmob believes there are enough sticks, and urges individuals to pick up carrots–from responsible purveyors. Carrotmob is still crystallizing, but here’s the premise: Improve the world by helping businesses make environmentally conscious choices through a system of rewards. Too frequently companies earn profit my making […]
Glamour for Good
This makeup does more than blend and shimmer. Peacekeeper Cause-Metics donates all distributable profits to organizations dedicated to improving the lives of women around the globe. Profits from Peacekeeper products go directly to nonprofits advocating women’s health and human rights issues, including rape and infanticide, the sex slavery trade, and domestic violence. Additionally, the company […]
My RockCorps Experience
I’ve written before about the Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC) program: volunteer for four hours on a project led by a local nonprofit and earn tickets to an exclusive, A-list concert. Two days ago, I drove to Hollywood for my four hours of work. I chose My Friend’s Place, a drop-in center for homeless youth in […]
What’s Your Intent?
UPDATE June 2009: My entrepreneurship-in-residence morphed into a steady position with Intent. During the last year I have helped build Intent’s blogging community of more than 400 experts; developed content distribution networks and revenue streams through advertising and sponsorship; executed an integrated media campaign for SunChips that was packaged and distributed throughout Intent’s network; and […]
Syncing Brand DNA and Cause
Stephen Greene, RockCorps CEO and one of its six founders, called in from London for our interview today. He’s there setting up a partnership with the mobile carrier Orange to introduce youth to the concept of volunteering and activism through the power of music. The collaboration builds on RockCorps’ successful programs with U.S. brands: teenagers […]
Upcoming Interview with RockCorps Founder
I’ll be speaking with RockCorps Founder Stephen Greene on Monday. RockCorps produces concerts for which the only way in is to volunteer for 4 hours with one of their nonprofit partners. I wrote about their nationwide collaboration with Boost Mobile here. Ping me by Monday, 12 pm PST to submit a question. olivia(at)causecapitalism.com. You can’t […]
Interview with One World Cafe Visionary
I spoke with Denise Cerreta, founder of One World Everybody Eats,to find out how she developed her model for a community kitchen, how she plans to scale it internationally and what other businesses can do create a company that gives back. What are One World Everybody Eats’ primary objectives? Eliminate world hunger. Feed and include […]
Voluntary Pricing Generates Change & Profits
UPDATE: I’ll be interviewing Denise Cerreta on Monday. Check back next week to hear about her experiences with One World Cafe. There are no prices or fixed menus at One World Cafe in Salt Lake City, Utah. Customers choose their portion sizes and pay what they deem fit. The “community kitchen” is One World Cafe’s […]
I'm Olivia Khalili. I created Cause Capitalism to show you how to grow your business by incorporating a social mission. I've worked extensively with both nonprofits and for-profits. I found that when you combine the two, you grow your profits, impassion all your stakeholders and do good in the world. Read more.
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