What are some things you feel that all charities would need to spend money on?
To understand more about how charities utilize donations, research and define the following term: Stewardship.
The website, “Charity Intelligence” is a good starting point when you are looking at the background operations of local non-profits and charities. For this activity, have each group member choose and research one charity using Charity Intelligence as a resource.
Using the Charity Intelligence website, fill out the form on the following page in order to compare and contrast a variety of Canadian charities and non-profits. Download the form here: Charity Compare
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“Socialpreneurs are folks who pay attention to the world around them. They recognize a need in their community or in society as a whole and then seek out ways to feed this need while still being able to turn a profit. -Entrepreneurship.com
Give an example of a business or person(s) who are raising awareness or funds for a cause but also making a profit:
Name?
What do they sell/do?
How do they raise awareness/support for a community or global issue?
Have you ever purchased from or contributed to a socialpreneurial business?
Here is an example:
Toms Shoes was founded in 2006, and what began as a “One for One” shoe company, where one pair of shoes purchases translated into a pair given to impoverished children world-wide, they now also sell sunglasses (part of the profit goes to eye care to those in need) and now they sell coffee (clean drinking water is provided with the purchase).
Charities and non-profit organizations are key elements of our society. They give help in ways that government agencies are not always able. They provide services, create learning opportunities, and generally are focussed on making our community a better place to live.
Not every charity is creating equal; however. Depending on the size and scope of each charity or non-profit, funds received from donors are spent differently.
Community Issue Presentation Reflection:
Which organizations are you interested in putting on your team’s shortlist?
Self-Reflection:
Community Issue:
Presentation Guidelines:
The peer feedback form, group and self-reflections should be used as tools to help groups build better presentation skills for their final presentations/pitch.
Feedback Checklist:
Check:
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| The team explained how the issue impacts the community on a daily, weekly and yearly basis. |
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Answer the following as a team:
What are three community issues that are related to your team’s value statement?
Elaborate on each issue as to why it is an issue to your community.
Based on your team’s values and vision statement, what are three community issues that you feel are the most relevant, and most important to your team? For example, if your team values friendship—then you may choose anti-bullying as a community issue.
Team Members:
Name: Name:
Name: Name:
Name: Name:
What values does your team have in common?
What are some values that stand out?
Search out some value statements from organizations and companies online. Choose one that you like the best:
Company: __________________________________
Value Statement:
Example:
Save the Children International
www.savethechildren.net
OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES
Our vision
A world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Our mission
To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Our values
Accountability
We take personal responsibility for using our resources efficiently, achieving measurable results, and being accountable to supporters, partners and, most of all, children.
Ambition
We are demanding of ourselves and our colleagues, set high goals and are committed to improving the quality of everything we do for children.
Collaboration
We respect and value each other, thrive on our diversity, and work with partners to leverage our global strength in making a difference for children.
Creativity
We are open to new ideas, embrace change, and take disciplined risks to develop sustainable solutions for and with children.
Integrity
We aspire to live to the highest standards of personal honesty and behaviour; we never compromise our reputation and always act in the best interests of children.
Values Discussion Questions (Please discuss with a partner or as a class)
Using what you now know about values, create your own value statement.
My personal Value Statement Poster: My Value Statement
Values Discussion Questions (Please discuss with a partner or as a class)
Socialpreneurship Project 