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74 For-Profit Purpose Organizations

From Sustainable Plant Systems to Market Poverty Initiatives

— February 8, 2013 — Social Good
The blurring of the triple bottom line -- people, planet and profit -- exemplifies itself in these for-profit purpose organizations. Whether the purpose is socially oriented or more toward building and sustaining a globe that is committed to social justice, profit is also part of the mix according to these businesses.

These for-profit purpose organizations are an attempt at revamping the charity model, that in itself may not be restricted by profit motives per se, but still holds onto a donor-based model in which donors have to be pleased. Sometimes that's forgotten amidst our click-driven philanthropist world in which the better businessman (usually man) is the one better at using marketing in order to show all of the social good the company is doing while at the same time ignoring the negative practices.
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Opportunity-Spurring Delivery Services
Opportunity-Spurring Delivery Services
TurnAround Couriers Hires At-Risk Youth in Toronto
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Altruistic Platform Networks
Altruistic Platform Networks
The BC Social Enterprise Fund Provides Grants to Not-For-Profits
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72
Community Building Consulting Companies
Community Building Consulting Companies
Fresh Horizons Provides Employment And Social Activities
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71
Not-for-Profit Medical Care
Not-for-Profit Medical Care
Derbyshire Health United Provides After Hours Access to Doctors
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70
Neighborhood-Revitalizing Banks
Neighborhood-Revitalizing Banks
Next Street Financial Works in Inner-City Communities
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69
Female-Centered Educational Programs
Female-Centered Educational Programs
She’s The First Provides Donations to Send Girls to Sch
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68
Apartment-Based Vacation Providers
Apartment-Based Vacation Providers
Untours is a B Corporation That Lets You Travel Independently
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67
Mission Mentorship Programs
Mission Mentorship Programs
'Academies for Social Entrepreneurship' Shoots for Sustainability
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66
Ambitious Altruistic Energy Ventures
Ambitious Altruistic Energy Ventures
Barefoot Power Provides Affordable Renewable Light Sources
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65
For-Profit Ecological Restoration
For-Profit Ecological Restoration
Accion Verde Plants Trees in Tactical Areas of Colombia
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64
Bio-Compostable Service Products
Bio-Compostable Service Products
World Centric Transformed from Non-Profit to For-Profit Business
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63
Impact Inspiring Weekend Programs
Impact Inspiring Weekend Programs
The Change Course is a Bootcamp for Social Entrepreneurs
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62
Socially Dedicated Diversions
Socially Dedicated Diversions
Good World Games Aims to Make a Difference Giving Through Fun
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61
Majority World Software
Majority World Software
Dimagi Uses Open Source Technology to Solve Global Problems
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60
Altruism-Enabling Platforms
Altruism-Enabling Platforms
Eclectic Productions is a UK Social Enterprise With Inspiring Projects
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59
Monthly Goodwill Memberships
Monthly Goodwill Memberships
CharitySub Makes Supporting Urgent Causes Easy
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58
For-Profits Women's Clinics (UPDATE)
For-Profits Women's Clinics (UPDATE)
Penda Health Sees its First Patients in Kenya
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57
Positive Change Media Agencies
Positive Change Media Agencies
Social Spider Rolls out Projects with Purpose
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56
Transportation Industry-Sustaining Loans
Transportation Industry-Sustaining Loans
Own Your Own Boda Serves Taxi Drivers in Uganda
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55
For-Profit Social Bus Services
For-Profit Social Bus Services
HCT Group is a UK Transportation-Providing Beneficial Business
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54
Multivitamins for Purpose
Multivitamins for Purpose
A Bottle of Vitamma Gives 2 Years of Nutrition to 3 Kids
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53
Garment Repurposing Programs
Garment Repurposing Programs
Wearable Collections is a For-Profit Clothing Recycling Company
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52
Not-for-Profit Development Programs
Not-for-Profit Development Programs
ACT Training Services is a Social Enterprise for Professionals
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51
Skill-Sharing Social Enterprises
Skill-Sharing Social Enterprises
The Bicycle Academy Teaches You How to Make Bikes
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50
Crowdsourcing H2O Texts
Crowdsourcing H2O Texts
NextDrop Uses SMS to Make Water Service More Reliable in India
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49
Conscious Business Services
Conscious Business Services
Shop for Change Empowers Farmers Through Fair Trade Certification
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48
Jobs to End Homelessness
Jobs to End Homelessness
'Mission Possible' Helps Create Opportunities for Vancouver's Eastside
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47
POS Social Enterprises
POS Social Enterprises
Frogtek Uses Cellphones to Bring Tools to Small-Scale Retailers
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46
Crafty Artisan-Made Computer Cases
Crafty Artisan-Made Computer Cases
'Intrinsic' Leverages the Creative Skills of Kenyan Workers
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45
Social Entrepreneurship Retreats
Social Entrepreneurship Retreats
Hollyhock SVI Supports Mission-Based Businesses and Founders
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44
Social Good Careers
Social Good Careers
'Give to Get Jobs' is a Board for For-Profit Jobs With Positive Impact
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43
Maternal Health Marketplaces
Maternal Health Marketplaces
Maternova is a Socially Driven For-Profit Making Products Available
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42
Social Good Realtors
Social Good Realtors
GIVE Group Gives 25% of Commissions to Charities of Their Clients' Choice
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41
Social Enterprise Clinics
Social Enterprise Clinics
Penda Health Offers Specialized Medical Care to Women in Kenya
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40
Creating Community Bonds
Creating Community Bonds
CSI's Tonya Surman Addresses the 2011 Social Finance Forum
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39
Sustainable Food Philosophies
Sustainable Food Philosophies
River Cottage is a Social and Environmental Business
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38
One-for-One Multivitamins
One-for-One Multivitamins
Life Equals is Partnered with Vitamin Angels to Fight Undernutrition
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37
Creative Upcycled Festival Sites
Creative Upcycled Festival Sites
Industrius is a Change Engine Transforming Waste in London
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36
Hunger-Eliminating Social Media
Hunger-Eliminating Social Media
FlashFood Turns Restaurant Leftovers into Meals for the Hungry
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35
Group Solar Deals
Group Solar Deals
One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) Helps Neighbours Get Discounts on Green Energy
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34
Eco Community Centers
Eco Community Centers
Evergreen Brick Works is a Social Enterprise Fostering Nature in Toronto
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33
Purpose-Driven IT Companies
Purpose-Driven IT Companies
Better The World is a B Corporation Using Technology for Social Good
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Social Innovation Hubs
Social Innovation Hubs
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Offers a Voice
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31
Market-Based Poverty Solutions
Market-Based Poverty Solutions
Khosla Impact Invests in Products and Service for the World's Poor
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30
Ethical Anti-Poverty Initiatives
Ethical Anti-Poverty Initiatives
Partners for Just Trade is a Faith-Based Not-For-Profit
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29
Strategists for Change
Strategists for Change
Junxion Strategy offers Social Purpose and Sustainability Management
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One-for-One Prenatal Vitamins
One-for-One Prenatal Vitamins
Build Nutrition Tackles Malnutrition in the Majority World
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27
Franchised H2O Solutions
Franchised H2O Solutions
Sarvajal Aims to Solve the Clean Water Problem in India
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26
Closed Loop Plant Systems
Closed Loop Plant Systems
Aquaponics UK is a Social Enterprise Tackling Waste, Food and Energy
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25
Social Enterprise Magazines
Social Enterprise Magazines
Beyond Profit Provides Content to Spark Positive Change
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24
Social Entrepreneur Associations
Social Entrepreneur Associations
‘Ashoka: Innovators for the Public' is World-Changing
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23
Urban Slum Sanitation
Urban Slum Sanitation
Sanergy Turns Kenyan Toilets into Green Social Enterprises
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22
Cause-Oriented Deals
Cause-Oriented Deals
Roozt Lets You Support Social Enterprise Brands and Products
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21
Sustainable Conference Companies
Sustainable Conference Companies
15Hatfields is a Social Enterprise That Offers Spaces Big & Small
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20
African-Sourced Sneakers
African-Sourced Sneakers
SAWA's Classic Shoes Strike a Balance Between Style and Substance
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19
Online Marketplaces for Good
Online Marketplaces for Good
KarmaGoat is Like Craigslist But Proceeds Go to Charity
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18
Charitable Photography
Charitable Photography
Give Prints is a For-Profit Company Giving Back Through Images
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For-Profit Social Ventures
For-Profit Social Ventures
The TOMS Shoes Movement Creates Customer-Philanthropists
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16
Plastic-Ridding Projects
Plastic-Ridding Projects
Hydros is a Social Enterprise Helping to Tackle the Global Water Crisis
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Recycled African Bags
Recycled African Bags
Colorful G-Lish Baskets Create Jobs and Clean up Ghana
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14
Poverty-Focused Innovation Labs
Poverty-Focused Innovation Labs
Proximity Designs is a Myanmar-Based Non-Profit Enterprise
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13
Data-Driven Classroom Management
Data-Driven Classroom Management
Kickboard is a For-Profit Social Business Boosting Education
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Drink 1, Give 1
Drink 1, Give 1
Every Bottle of 1for1 Water Sold Brings Clean Water to Someone in Haiti
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Community-Driven Workspaces
Community-Driven Workspaces
The Centre for Social Innovation Promotes New Ideas
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10
Conscious Capitalism
Conscious Capitalism
Dirty Business No More
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9
Crowdfunded Social Innovator Sites
Crowdfunded Social Innovator Sites
‘StartSomeGood’ Grows Purpose-Driven Initiatives
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8
Social Impact Collaborations
Social Impact Collaborations
'Root Cause' Consulting Brings Leaders Together to Solve Issues
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7
Kindaholic Nutrition Bars
Kindaholic Nutrition Bars
KIND Spreads Good Health and Positive Social Change Through Snacking
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6
Social Entrepreneur Infographics
Social Entrepreneur Infographics
The 'Understanding Social Enterprise' Shows a Growing Industry
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5
Eye-Opening Photography Programs
Eye-Opening Photography Programs
EPHAS Teaches Students to Use Pictures to Tell Stories
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Majority World Tech Incubators
Majority World Tech Incubators
D-Rev Designs Solution-Driven Products for Low-Income Customers
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3
Protective Baby Wraps
Protective Baby Wraps
The Information Blanket For Newborns Illustrates Baby Safety Measures
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2
Creative Agencies for Good
Creative Agencies for Good
Advertising for Humanity Offers Marketing for Nonprofits
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Haitian Artist Wearables
Haitian Artist Wearables
Moral Fibers is a Socially Innovative Start-Up Building Human Capital
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