Marc Moorghen’s Post

"The most dangerous failure facing the world isn’t big bet philanthropy. It is a failure of ambition" Big bet philanthropy is one—but not the only—powerful tool for addressing many of the biggest and most stubborn challenges in the world. 🌎 We believe growing the big bet movement, as complement to other types of philanthropy, helps make lasting, transformative change. Read more in this response from our CEO, Cecilia Conrad to Kevin Starr's original article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review: https://lnkd.in/e92akdxy #philanthropy #socialimpact #bigbets #nonprofit

🚀📦 We did it! 📦🚀 I'm beyond excited to share that Freckl has exceeded it's fundraising target on Seedrs in just one week! 🎉 This milestone wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support of our 110 (and counting) investors. Your belief in our mission to revolutionise sustainable packaging means the world to us. 🌍💚 📈 Due to the overwhelming response, we’re keeping the campaign open for overfunding. This will allow us to: 📦 Bring Key Hires on Board Sooner: We're eager to welcome an in-house designer to our team, accelerating our innovation and creativity. 📦 Supercharge Our Marketing Efforts: With additional funds, we'll amplify our marketing campaigns, spreading the word about Freckl. A massive thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. Together, we're making a real impact on the environment and paving the way for a more sustainable future. #SustainablePackaging #StartupSuccess #Fundraising #Seedrs #Innovation #ThankYou

The innovation struggle in America is real. Companies are disproportionately investing in talent pipeline development initiatives that don't invest in teaching innovation early enough - like 9yrs old early - like we do at Juice Works 3D Digital Maker Academy here in the City of Harrisonburg, VA - Government Today, during Great Community Give Day, I urge companies, especially those local to Harrisonburg, like The Hershey Company , Merck , Molson Coors Beverage Company , DAIKEN CORPORATION , and the LEGO Group to start flipping the innovation talent pipeline paradigm by helping us, help you, by donating to our JumpSTART education fund scholarship durimg today's day of giving. GIVE HERE and start flipping the paradigm: https://lnkd.in/e_nssZrQ LET'S HELP DEVELOP OUR FUTURE-READY INNOVATORS, TOGETHER!

What do We Mean Business Coalition, ideas42, Kode With Klossy, and Center for Disaster Philanthropy all have in common? The answer is that they all began as fiscally sponsored projects of NEW VENTURE FUND! By providing solid footing to begin their work, NVF helped each of these organizations to become the stable and thriving independent organizations that they are today. The incubation that fiscal sponsorship enables is only part of what makes New Venture Fund special, but we believe it can play a powerful role in responding to the growing and ever-shifting challenges facing the planet. Learn more about NVF’s one-of-a-kind project incubation process here: https://ow.ly/3jlF50R7UGq

🌍 Coming Soon 🌍 New Course for Professionals at Drexel University Funding for Impact: Bridging Investment and Philanthropy Drexel University's Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship will be offering a new special topics course this spring designed for students and professionals looking to better understand the strategic rigor of venture capital with the heart and mission of traditional philanthropy. 🌟 This course is for changemakers focused on measuring outcomes for real-world solutions. 🌟 You will explore various topics, from the foundational principles of venture philanthropy and the financial instruments employed to the intricacies of measuring impact and the importance of stakeholder engagement. Through readings, project-based case studies, and discussions, you will gain insights into the successes and controversies surrounding venture philanthropy initiatives worldwide. I will be co-teaching the course alongside the remarkable, Kate Williams, CEO at 1% for the Planet, who will be sharing her experience and insights in the classroom for our students to learn. Since 1985, Patagonia has pledged 1% of sales to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. They have awarded over $140 million in cash and in-kind donations to domestic and international grassroots environmental groups making a difference in their local communities. In 2002, founder of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, and Craig Mathews, owner of Blue Ribbon Flies, created a non-profit corporation to encourage other businesses to do the same. 1% for the Planet is an alliance of businesses that understand the necessity of protecting the natural environment. They understand that profit and loss are directly linked to its health, and are concerned with the social and environmental impacts of industry. Stay tuned to learn more about this course. ⏰ We will be sharing registration details in the coming days. 📆 Let's make a meaningful impact together! 🌍 Interested in this course? 👍 Like 💬 Comment 💌 Share 🔔 Follow

I love this beautiful reinvention of "the relationship between entrepreneurship and (corporate) philanthropy." Not just because I am a lifelong fan of RDJ (I so am), but also because Happy granted an undisclosed equity stake in its company to NAMI to support enduring human connection. It is exciting to see this "emotional innovation" philanthropy model applied to mental health and wellbeing on such a large scale. https://lnkd.in/dhDMhTSJ

What a novel concept: equity philanthropy! Philanthropy on the cap table and creating value across a community, and not just shareholders. Love the concept of “giving back with equity” and would love to hear from some seasoned VC voices re this one. What do you think of this model?

BACK WITH A BANGER Here's V020224 of the Backyard Boardrooms with The Founder Folks Ditch the desk and unwind with us on February 16th, 2024 – an exclusive founder-only event where you get access to curated operators. It's not about networking; it's about opening up, sharing our journeys, and learning from one another. Grab a drink and brainstorm with experts while you choose between 3 interesting tables: 💸 Raising funds in tough times 📊 Building the right products for your TG 🎯 Nailing your GTM to hit those numbers Huge huge shoutout to our partners Blume Ventures and Mixpanel for their support 💌 RSVP before we run out, see you there :) #startupgrowth

On behalf of No Margin, No Mission, I want to extend big congrats to URISE Ventures Inc. on their outstanding business plan FAST PITCH as part of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving's SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACCELERATOR! The team from this entrepreneurial nonprofit convened a group of "Mission Impact Investors" (aka donors and funders) with whom they shared highlights of their expansion plans for Omni Print Plus..."A Print Shop With a Purpose” that offers an array of print, copy, and digital services, plus website design, graphic design, and tailored customer solutions to meet a variety of business needs. Importantly, net proceeds from this venture will help support the mission of URISE Ventures Inc. to educate and empower young entrepreneurs. And, as a surprise, HFPG's President and CEO, Jay Williams, announced The Hartford Foundation would match up to $30,000 toward URISE Venture's growth capital goal of $127,000 -- so don't miss the opportunity to be a MISSION IMPACT INVESTOR! To learn more, click here https://lnkd.in/e4gDubyp... and to donate click here https://lnkd.in/e48K-guD... #SocialEnterpriseAccelerator #earnedincome #BusinessPlan #fastpitch #socialenterprise #capacitybuilding #NoMarginNoMission #foundation#Philanthropy #nonprofits #thrivability

Ever wondered what lies beyond the pursuit of profit in our business world? 🌟 I'm excited to share my latest #blog post, where I dive deep into the transformative journey of weaving #philanthropy into the very fabric of our business operations. This isn't just a narrative; it's a personal blueprint for creating a legacy of impactful change. 🌱💼 Join me in exploring how small acts of #kindness and strategic philanthropy can truly redefine what it means to be successful. #PurposeDriven #PhilanthropyInBusiness #ImpactBeyondProfit Click below to read more about our journey toward impactful change.