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Competition: Ashoka versus Draper Richards
Posted to: lost in the FOOD CHAIN moved to Ned.com by Mark Grimes (4111), Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:44:13 PST
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Tags: ashoka draper entrepreneur richards social
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Ashoka has been a favorite organization of mine for over 10 years. Yet most people still do not have a clue what the heck social entrepreneurs even do.
In support of social entrepreneurs Ashoka at the end a rigorous interview process provides the fellow three years wages at $50,000 a year to allow them time to build their enterprise.
Enter Draper Richards
It is my understanding that they do much the same thing, only they provide the SE's with $100,000 in annual wages.
Hmmmmm.
Perhaps creating competition in finding and supporting the best players in the social entrepreneur arena?
S'okay by me.
By John Berger (CCAL30) (1000), Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:04:51 PST
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I hope it is new competition as there is still a lot to of missed opportunities. I wish Draper Richards was not only limited to non-profits (Ashoka is not).
topBy Mark Grimes (4111), Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:03:35 PST
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Agreed, often the whole SE tie-in to nonprofits just gets my goat. There is this bowing down to a legal entity that often times, well at the end of the day is just a legal entity. Hopefully DR will see the light and open up their market a tad more. Cynthia...bend your DR person's ear a little ;-)
By Tim Brown (11), Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:14:37 PST
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Just checked this out and agree with Mark on the requirement to broaden the boundaries of their market.
By John Berger (CCAL30) (1000), Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:56:44 PST
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The problem is that I am not sure that they legaly can make a change. Since their legal structure is a foundation, tax law gives them no choice but to give only to non-profits.
By Cynthia Gentry (CCAL30) (1914), Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:02:50 PST
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I've been doing some work with one of the partners at Draper Richards for Genocide Intervention Network. Awesome woman! SOunds like a terrific group.