Posted: Dec 6, 07
8:41am
Doing well by doing good is an expression that has been around forever. But it's beginning to take on a new meaning for many of us. It can be about creating exciting new careers for many Boomers.
Many of the people who decide to become social entrepreneurs tell me that it's part of their desire to "give back" and become part of something significant. Something, like their own business, or a job, that's focused on making a difference locally or nationally. Maybe even globally.
If you're interested in learning more about this growing trend in encore careers, here are a few websites to check out:
www.howtochangetheworld.org
A book and resource guide
www.purposeprize.org
A group that gives away 5 awards of $100k each year to people over 60 who want to be social entrepreneurs
www.skollfoundation.org
Investing in and celebrating social entrepreneurship
Any of you have social entrepreneur experience, or want to seriously consider it?