Social Entrepreneurs

May, 2 2012

Impact Investing for the Rest of Us

You don't have to be Bill Gates to make a difference as a social entrepreneur. Here's how Ron Cordes uses the financial empire he built to help others.

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March, 21 2012

Survey: Recession Stalled Encore Career Changes

Research shows that many Americans ages 44 to 70 want a new job with purpose but can't afford to make a change.
December, 2 2011

Hot Topics: November Jobless Rate Falls

Unemployment takes surprise dip to 8.6 percent overall, 6.3 percent for older workers.
November, 3 2011

5 Social Entrepreneurs Changing the World

Meet the 2011 winners of the $100,000 Purpose Prizes.
November, 3 2011

Purpose Prizes Honor Innovators

Civic Ventures awards its annual $100,000 prizes.
October, 10 2011

Trio Ditches Corporate America to Serve Nonprofits

Two bankers and a computer expert leave industry giants to help nonprofits become more tech savvy.
April, 8 2011

Hot Topics: Ryan Proposes Sweeping Medicare Changes

Also in the news: Bob Dylan censored in China, Iggy Pop startles 'Idol' and Harvard welcomes boomers.
March, 2 2011

Civic Ventures Names LaunchPad Winners

Over-45 social entrepreneurs who won include the founder of a Chinese cancer support group and an organic farmer researching homegrown bio-fuels.
June, 8 2010

What a Brilliant Scientist Learned from His Social Entrepreneur Father


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