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Agenda. What is SE?. “. I saw how the concept of business could be reformulated simply by disconnecting investors from the expectation of financially gaining from their investment. . ”. Where SE Fits …. Examples. www.socialenterprisefund.ca. Why SE?.
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“ I saw how the concept of business could be reformulated simply by disconnecting investors from the expectation of financially gaining from their investment. .”
Examples www.socialenterprisefund.ca
Something is Happening: Change is a foot!! Net Impact is a global network of leaders who are changing the world through business. Mark Albion – co-founder – 2008 in Edmonton – “something in the water – something has changed”
I believe that social entrepreneurship will be the driving force in the world over the next 100 years, the single biggest movement that’s going to change the way we live. Jeff Skoll “ ”
35% of existing SEs were started in the last 2 years (October 19, 2010 Globe and Mail)
I mo. I mo. I mo. 2 Mos. Board selects one idea for market research & financial feasibility 3 mos. Board decides whether or not to complete the plan and prepare launch 2 mos.
Ready organizations are: • Stable:mission, funders, clients, board, SMT • Resilient:demonstrated • Financially Healthy: key financial indicators, reserves, deficits/surplus, growth, diversity, earned revenues • History of Achievement • Entrepreneurial
CorporateStructure – Legal Considerations • Get legal advice • Know yourself! • Are you are society, a non-profit, a charity, a co-operative? • Have you read your articles of association and your by-laws? • What are the powers of the organization: are you able to own assets, distribute income, borrow? • Remember the CRA
Eligibility • Non-profits, charities, social purpose co-operatives operating in Edmonton • Social entrepreneurs that agree to non-profit format
What we Finance … • Social enterprise • Planning • Operating/working capital • Capital
Social and affordable housing • Planning • Land acquisition • Capital construction • Renovations • Acquisitions
What we Assess… • Eligibility • Ability to execute • Resilient, stable, financial strength, track record • Business case • Feasible, sustainable, doable • Blended value • Exit strategy
Financial Products • Term loans • Patient capital
Terms and Conditions • Flexible – fit financing to need • Term • Interest rate • Fees • Security
Examples … • Social Enterprise – Local economy mission • Good Food Box • Capital and working capital financing • Term – 6 year • Interest – 5% • Repayments: Interest only for 1 year; blended P and I for next 5 years
Examples … • Social Enterprise – Affordable space to arts community • Capital and working capital financing • Term – 5 year • Interest – 4% • Repayments: Interest only for 1 year; blended P and I for next 4 years
Affordable housing: acquisition of supportive seniors complex Term - 1 year Interest - 5% Security - first mortgage Status – Paid in full Examples …
Balance sheet strengthening: acquisition of program center Term – Loan # 1 for 1 year; loan # 2 for 2 years Interest – loan # 1 - 5%; loan # 2 – 6.5% Security - first mortgage Status – Paid in full Examples …
Development Services • Path to Loan Grants • Seminars • Portfolio
Clients - SE Planning Loans • Furniture Recycling
Clients – Housing Planning Loans
Clients – Other Planning Loans