Description

Social Edge is the global online community where social entrepreneurs and other practitioners of the social benefit sector connect to network, learn, inspire and share resources.

Relationship with the Skoll Foundation

While Social Edge is sponsored by the Skoll Foundation, Social Edge has no connection to its grantmaking programs. Participation in Social Edge is not a factor in the Foundation’s grant application and recommendation process. Also, opinions expressed in Social Edge may not reflect the Skoll Foundation’s opinions. And conversely.

A Little History

Social Edge launched in June 2003 with the mission to:
• Connect social entrepreneurs, their partners and allies to discuss cutting-edge issues shaping the field
• Foster frank dialogue, mutual respect and a sense of community among all in the sector
• Promote learning from the best, promising and disastrous practices

Social Edge has become a site where social entrepreneurs, philanthropists and other practitioners of the social benefit sector connect to network, learn, inspire and share resources. The site strikes a balance between the visionary and the practical, with its spirited discussions and online workshops and features.

Social Edge has an audience of tens of thousands of social entrepreneurs around the world; it is particularly targeted at social entrepreneurs with limited access to other local resources and practitioners due to the nature of their work (e.g., international development) or their location (e.g., developing countries or in rural areas).

What’s on the menu

Every week, we host two online discussions moderated by experts in the field. This week’s events are highlighted on the homepage. If you want to see previous discussions, they are grouped by category in the discussions section. You can also click on the tab located at the top of every page (between “Blogs” and “Resources”), or you may want to check our Top Discussions (the most popular) in the right column of every page.

We also keep blogs, ranging from the inspirational to the practical. We even have podcasts if you want to listen to fellow social entrepreneurs from your computer (by clicking on the media player) or take Social Edge with you on the road (by downloading the audio file to your iPod).

You may want to check our resources, especially Expert Advice, where you can ask experts and fellow entrepreneurs the burning question you have about your own social benefit venture (you need to be a registered member to ask a question, though).