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Welcome to the Social Edge update! Unrestricted. Restricted. Temporarily Restricted. When it comes to funding, these terms can have very different consequences whether you are a donor or a recipient. Many foundation leaders agree that unrestricted operating funds are more effective for grantees, but they often prefer to support specific projects because of their clear-cut results evaluation. What do you think: does restricted funding cramp your style, or are you just enormously grateful for any amount of money you can raise? Join Charles (Hipbone) Cameron as he explores the subtleties of funding restrictions. Then join Rod Schwartz in another provocative discussion, this one about Muhammad Yunus, the undisputed founder of microfinance, and his definition of social business. Off to Costa Rica, where Kiva Fellow John Murphy reflects on social responsibility in microfinance: Peace, Love, and Platanos! From Uganda, James Allman-Gulino shares his Top 10 list of facts about microfinance and Kiva’s operations. Joining the digital vs. analog debate, Untangled thinks the right question to ask is not about protecting intellectual capital or guarding against pirates. It is about how to get your message into as many hands as possible. And in a series of five posts to be published by the end of the week, Jonathan Lewis wonders why Unitus unexpectedly abandoned its microfinance work: “Say what? In a world brimming with poverty, Unitus could not find any other places to work?”
Join this Week's Live Discussions  Restricted vs. Unrestricted Funding
Unrestricted. Restricted. Temporarily Restricted. What do these terms mean to you, as a donor or as a recipient? Join Charles (Hipbone) Cameron as we explore the subtle issues surrounding funding restrictions.
Muhammad Yunus and Social Business
Is there room for several definitions of a social enterprise? Is there more than the Grameen approach to enabling the social economy? Join Rod Schwartz, CEO of ClearlySo, in a provocative conversation. Travel Tips for Social Entrepreneurs
How do you stretch your travel budget? Jim Fruchterman, CEO of Benetech, shares his travel tips and wonders how you can reduce your environmental impact while getting the job done. Join him on his quest! New Education for New Leaders
To solve poverty, disease, and environmental degradation, we need to transform the education system, says Eric Glustrom, Executive Director of Educate! Join him in a conversation on how to unlock the potential of the next generation.
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