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60 Advertising-Aware Social Enterprises

From Social Good Realtors to Eco Lifestyle Magazines

— June 21, 2013 — Social Good
A few decades ago, the idea of mixing a social issue with something as cut-throat as advertising would have turned more than a few heads, however, these advertising-aware social enterprises are taking a new approach to marketing. Some of the organizations in this list are companies that offer marketing, branding and advertising services themselves, for example, Adbongo, Inc. offers a more holistic program that includes incubation. Others in this Social Business top list are product-oriented social enterprises or hybrid organizations that have paid attention to what advertising can do when it comes to increasing their purpose-filled mission.

From social good realtors to eco lifestyle magazines, these advertising-aware social enterprises don't try and hide that they're trying to get you on their side of the coin, that is, sell you something.
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Annual Summer Co-op Festivals
Annual Summer Co-op Festivals
The Co-operatives Fortnight is a UK-Based Campaign
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Human Trafficking-Haulting Agencies
Human Trafficking-Haulting Agencies
The Nomi Network Provides Employment and Support for Victims
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Waste-Reverting Social Enterprises
Waste-Reverting Social Enterprises
Wombling CIC Recycles Goods Headed for the Landfill
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Portuguese Social Portals
Portuguese Social Portals
Brazil Station Provides Language Services and Education
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Farmer-Funded Fiber Companies
Farmer-Funded Fiber Companies
Alpaca United is a Textile Business Changing the Game
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Education-Enabling Embroidery
Education-Enabling Embroidery
ZAANHA Helps Afghan Women Learn How to Run a Successful Business
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Design Solutions for Purpose
Design Solutions for Purpose
Cause Creative Offers Marketing Services for Charities
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Mobile-Enhanced Giving
Mobile-Enhanced Giving
'mGood' Allows Non-Profits to Create Text Message Campaigns
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Teen Crime Correction Campaigns
Teen Crime Correction Campaigns
Beyond Social Services Helps by Rearranging Lifestyle Choices
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Altruistic Artistic Apparel
Altruistic Artistic Apparel
Mozaiks Aims to Steer Fashion Away from Empty Branding
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Female-Focused Biz Incubators
Female-Focused Biz Incubators
Spark:Her by FYSE Helps Women Social Entrepreneurs Launch
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Community-Built Solutions
Community-Built Solutions
Mama Hope Doesn't Adhere to a 'One Size Fits All' Model
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Social Entrepreneurship Vlogs
Social Entrepreneurship Vlogs
Cafe Impact Sheds Lights on Individuals' Career Paths
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All-Natural Sandwich Spreads
All-Natural Sandwich Spreads
Peanut Butter & Co is Committed to Social Responsibility Partnerships
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Ads That Nourish Kids
Ads That Nourish Kids
Lazy Angel Browser Add-On Easily Fights Malnutrition in Children
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Positive Impact Promo Products
Positive Impact Promo Products
Ad Spice Promotional Marketing Uses Earth-Friendlier Products
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Social Good Certifications
Social Good Certifications
B Corporations Use Business to Solve Social and Eco Problems
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Resumes for Water
Resumes for Water
'Thirsty Talent' Offers Professional Writing that Funds Clean Water in Africa
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Beneficial Online Marketplaces
Beneficial Online Marketplaces
Buy With Heart Provides Marketing Resources for Social Ventures
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Social Business Supporters
Social Business Supporters
Ankur Capital Helps Impact-Driven Businesses in India Succeed
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Luxury-Marketed Contraceptives
Luxury-Marketed Contraceptives
B Condoms Melds Social Responsibility with Branding
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Socially Responsible Consulting Companies
Socially Responsible Consulting Companies
The TREES Group Partners With Disadvantaged Businesses
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Crowdsourcing H2O Texts
Crowdsourcing H2O Texts
NextDrop Uses SMS to Make Water Service More Reliable in India
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Socially Responsible Marketing Solutions
Socially Responsible Marketing Solutions
Eighty2degrees is Sustainability-Driven Graphic Design
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Life Lesson Gurus
Life Lesson Gurus
The Amazings is a Social Enterprise Harnessing the Skills of Retirees
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Labor-Reducing Dairy Farms
Labor-Reducing Dairy Farms
Arohana Works in India to Reduce Dependency
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Ethical Pillow Dresses
Ethical Pillow Dresses
Scarlet Threads Sells Vibrant Fashion to Create Employment in Rural China
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Social Good Realtors
Social Good Realtors
GIVE Group Gives 25% of Commissions to Charities of Their Clients' Choice
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Indoor Sports Social Enterprises
Indoor Sports Social Enterprises
Adrenaline Alley Gets Young People Together with Fun and Media
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Environmentally Conscious Crafts
Environmentally Conscious Crafts
Association for Craft Producers Connects Artists and Retailers
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Worker-Owned Web Design
Worker-Owned Web Design
CoLab Coop Works Collaboratively for Social Enterprises
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Poverty Business Development
Poverty Business Development
TechnoServe is an International Nonprofit Founded in 1968
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Strategic Environmental Marketing
Strategic Environmental Marketing
4GreenPs Focuses on Metrics and Social Causes Simultaneously
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Collaborative Artisan Cushions
Collaborative Artisan Cushions
Tilonia by Designing Hope is a Stylish and Altruistic Home Line
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Hope-Promoting Handmade Bags
Hope-Promoting Handmade Bags
The 94 Store Employs Historically Disadvantaged South Africans
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Vegan Fair Trade Ventures
Vegan Fair Trade Ventures
Autonomie Project is Fashion That Doesn't Hurt the Wallet or the Planet
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Poverty-Fighting Soap
Poverty-Fighting Soap
'Eve Echo' Sells Hygiene Products That Offer Loans to Female Entrepreneurs
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Wasted Apple Beverages
Wasted Apple Beverages
Batlow Premium Cider Stems from the Australian Co-Operative
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Strategists for Change
Strategists for Change
Junxion Strategy offers Social Purpose and Sustainability Management
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Scarves for Education
Scarves for Education
Zaanha Fashions Help Send Children in Afghanistan to School
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Non-Profit Toilet Paper
Non-Profit Toilet Paper
‘Who Gives A Crap' Supports Water Sanitation Programs
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Ethical Ad Firms
Ethical Ad Firms
Do Good Advertising is Socially and Environmentally Conscious
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Eco Chic Lifestyle Magazines
Eco Chic Lifestyle Magazines
'Positive Luxury' Helps Customers Make Ethical Fashion Choices
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Subsidized Community Restaurants
Subsidized Community Restaurants
Ellice Cafe & Theatre is a Hub of Activities and Delicacies
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Clean Business Agencies
Clean Business Agencies
Adbongo Inc. Offers Incubation, Cause Marketing and Branding Services
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Greening Consultants
Greening Consultants
'Synergy Enterprises' Helps Businesses Reach Triple Bottom Line Goals
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Purpose-Based Marketing
Purpose-Based Marketing
‘Advertising for Good' Has a Social Mission
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Fairtrade Chic Drinks
Fairtrade Chic Drinks
Lemonaid Beverages and ChariTea Look Cool, Pay Farmers Fairly
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Water Creating Billboards
Water Creating Billboards
This Eco-Friendly Advertising Creates Clean Drinking Water from Humidity
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Upcycled Inner-Tube Accessories
Upcycled Inner-Tube Accessories
Alchemy Goods Creates Bags and Wallets from Recycled Materials
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Beans for Benefit
Beans for Benefit
When You Buy a Bag of ONEbean Coffee, Choose a Cause to Support
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Social Branding Success Charts
Social Branding Success Charts
This Infographic Explores the Best Brand ROI Through Social Media
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Superstitious Karma Tees
Superstitious Karma Tees
'Reverse the Curse' Gives Goats While Helping Cubs Fans
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Coffee Ground Mushrooms
Coffee Ground Mushrooms
'Back to the Roots' Turns Waste into Gourmet Ingredients
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Positivity-Spreading Creative Agencies
Positivity-Spreading Creative Agencies
Baldwin& Creates Brands Through Advertising and Content
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Energy Poverty Entrepreneurs
Energy Poverty Entrepreneurs
Solar Sister Targets Women to Sell Lamps and Improve Livelihoods
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Co-Op Cacoa
Co-Op Cacoa
Kallari Chocolate Bars Support 850 Families and the Rainforest
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Creative Agencies for Good
Creative Agencies for Good
Advertising for Humanity Offers Marketing for Nonprofits
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Sustainable Hipster Fashion
Sustainable Hipster Fashion
'Threads for Thought' is Eco and Donates Proceeds for Good
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Altruistic Online Marketplaces
Altruistic Online Marketplaces
'Shop With Meaning' Sells Socially-Responsible Items with a Story
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