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Welcome to the Social Edge update! Is it right to give state money to help social enterprises succeed, or should all tax incentives be phased out? Our friend in London, Rod Schwartz, questions whether tax incentives available for investors in social enterprise really generate impact. As usual, he is quite controversial: “The progress of the sector has happened despite, and not because, of the incentives. Areas of particular benefit seem to have enjoyed less, rather than more, growth.” Join him in the conversation to investigate what governmental involvement can have the biggest impact. And talking about impact, check in with Dr. O as he looks into mobile giving, the best way to reach youth of all nationalities and a must for many social ventures in the US. Celebrate the ultimate African Moment with Magogodi Makhene: “The World Cup's loudest message is “Yes, We Can.” Now that we know what we are capable of, why wait for a PR opportunity to create the Africa that's possible?” “Don’t wait for fear to make important choices,” writes Untangled. “Figure out your niche, what problem you need to solve. Evaluate your options and find the right fit.” And work with (not against!) free agents, recommend Beth Kanter and Allison Fine: “Free agents activists are amazing influencers who can attract new people to support various causes -- if they are engaged well.” Keep in mind, as Kiva Fellow Drew Loizeaux writes from Uganda, that "sometimes you succeed and sometimes you fail, but to not have the opportunity to do either is really the worst possible situation."
Join this Week's Live Discussions  Public Money for Social Enterprises
Is it right to give state money to help social enterprises succeed, or should tax incentives for social enterprise be phased out? Join Rod Schwartz in a conversation on government involvement.
Effective Disaster Response
What will it take for disaster response to do more good and no harm? How can NGOs respond better, donors give smarter, and aid recipients become self-sufficient? Join Charles Maclean in the conversation. Mobile Transactions in Africa
Can the mobile phone help Africa become cashless? Will change happen by targeting individual consumers or by providing mobile payment solutions to corporate, donor, and government clients? Join Lusaka-based entrepreneur Mike Quinn in the conversation. Maps, Mapping and What's Possible
As we move into an age of networks, visual thinking and mapping are becoming powerful ways to handle the complexities of social change. Charles “Hipbone” Cameron finds out how this can facilitate your work. The Silence of the Churches
Why do social entrepreneurs rarely mention their spiritual values and moral underpinnings? Is there an unspoken taboo preventing the sharing of personal beliefs? Join Paul Lamb, a Man in a Mission, in the conversation.
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