100 Investors in Collaboration

From Cross-Sector Strategists to Multimedia Social Campaigns

— June 15, 2013 — Social Good
These top list of investors in collaboration aren't exactly impact investors in the finance sense but rather, support the importance of a collaborative project as a way of achieving social change and effective organizational practice.

One of the most reoccurring innovations in this feature is the much replicated idea of a collaborative workspace or coworking hub. For instance, the Centre for Social Innovation, in Toronto, Ontario, and its NYC expansion, (the Center for Social Innovation), offers a place for social entrepreneurs to come together and share knowledge and insight on their start-up process since they're all quite different. Other organizations offer similar spaces, sometimes for individuals who work alone and want to energize themselves through even just a chat around a coffee.
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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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98
Designer-Led Social Change
Designer-Led Social Change
AIGA Design for Good Attempts to Bring in the Community
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97
Negelected Virus Vaccines
Negelected Virus Vaccines
Institute for OneWorld Health Helps Develop Drugs for Dismissed Diseases
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96
Beneficial Business Accelerators
Beneficial Business Accelerators
The Impact Engine Supports Social Enterprise in Chicago
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95
Surplus Gift Collaborations
Surplus Gift Collaborations
'Agence du Don en Nature' Works with Corporations to Redistribute
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94
Tech-Focused Continent Narratives
Tech-Focused Continent Narratives
The Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative Promotes Entrepreneurship
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93
Cross-Sector Strategists
Cross-Sector Strategists
The Partnering Initiative Supports Collaboration for Social Change
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92
Free Information Software
Free Information Software
Transparency Toolkit is an Open-Source Tool
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91
Poverty Non-Profit Prints
Poverty Non-Profit Prints
The Fresh Words Market LIFT Collaboration Says 'Be Fearless'
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90
Social Production Initiatives
Social Production Initiatives
The Middle Class Financial Empowerment Project Focuses on Wealth
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89
Conscious Food Collaborations
Conscious Food Collaborations
Watami and the Yunus Centre Sign MOU to Create a Social Business
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88
Red Nosed Charity Tees
Red Nosed Charity Tees
The Stella McCartney for Comic Relief Tees Support a Poverty Free World
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87
Equitable Community Designs
Equitable Community Designs
The Hester Street Collaborative Fosters Local Resiliency
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86
Educational Leader Networks
Educational Leader Networks
'Teach For All' Builds National Movements to Improve School Systems
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85
Self-Reliant Immediate Investments
Self-Reliant Immediate Investments
Bina Swadaya Teaches Members to Invest Using Self-Help Groups
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84
Community Resource Sites
Community Resource Sites
'seToolbelt' Assists Social Entrepreneurs in Kickstarting Their Ventures
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83
Chemical Waste Commitments
Chemical Waste Commitments
ZDHC Brings Together Fashion Brands to Consider the Supply Chain
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82
Urban Youth Impact Trusts
Urban Youth Impact Trusts
The GreenLight Fund Supports Nonprofits Benefiting Low-Income Families
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81
Future-Oriented MDG Responses
Future-Oriented MDG Responses
Business Action for Africa is a Network of Collaborations
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80
Free Stuff Finders
Free Stuff Finders
Ditto is an Online Platform Fostering Collaborative Consumption in the UK
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79
Impact-Based Contracts
Impact-Based Contracts
Instiglio Adapts Bonds to Join Various Sectors in Developing Countries
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78
Non-Profit Acceleration Headquarters
Non-Profit Acceleration Headquarters
Space with a Soul is Boston's Social Innovation Station
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77
Danish Innovation Collaborations
Danish Innovation Collaborations
MindLab Uses Design, Government and Business to Impact Society
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76
Aqua-Sharing Initiatives
Aqua-Sharing Initiatives
Group EOZ Creates UVtap to Filter Drinking Water in Rural Areas
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75
Non-Profit Collaboration-Enabling Groups
Non-Profit Collaboration-Enabling Groups
The Taproot Foundation is a Changemaking Organization
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74
Idea-Promoting Action Organizations
Idea-Promoting Action Organizations
The LAB Attempts to Create Palpable Innovation
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73
Crowdsourced For-Purpose Conferences
Crowdsourced For-Purpose Conferences
The 2012 Social Good Summit Covers A Range of World Issues
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72
Social Innovation Incubators
Social Innovation Incubators
Affinity Lab is a Shared Working Space and Platform in DC
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71
Large-Scale Change Networks
Large-Scale Change Networks
The Social Innovation Generation Addresses Canada's Challenges
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70
Altruistic Artistic Apparel
Altruistic Artistic Apparel
Mozaiks Aims to Steer Fashion Away from Empty Branding
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69
Crowdsourced Peace-Promoting Anthems
Crowdsourced Peace-Promoting Anthems
Peace Mix UK is Creating a Unique Musical Opportunity
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68
Eco Employment Solutions
Eco Employment Solutions
EMBERS Green Renovations Uses Biodegradable Items for Energy Efficiency
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67
Flying Pig Pitches
Flying Pig Pitches
Good Deals UK Brings Unconventional Voting to the 2011 Social Finance Forum
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66
Multimedia Social Business Campaigns
Multimedia Social Business Campaigns
The Catrinka Project Works Alongside the 'Girl Rising' Film
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65
Fashion-Fueled Community Initiatives
Fashion-Fueled Community Initiatives
Royal Dynamite T-Shirts Generate Buzz About Education Issues
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64
Literary Aesthetic One-for-One Tees
Literary Aesthetic One-for-One Tees
The 'OOP x Mikey Burton: Gatsby' Collaboration Donates
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63
CO2 Reduction Rides
CO2 Reduction Rides
Carbon Voyage Fosters Collaborative Consumption Transportation in London, UK
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62
Sustainable Amazonian Drinks
Sustainable Amazonian Drinks
Runa Supports Indigenous Farmers Through Guayusa Tea
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61
Culturally Creative Denim Ads
Culturally Creative Denim Ads
The Diesel + Edun Campaign Celebrates African Performance Art
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60
Charitable Vintage Sites
Charitable Vintage Sites
WebThriftStore Connects Buyers, Consumers and Non-Profits to Make Cash
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59
Collaborative Workshop Non-Profits
Collaborative Workshop Non-Profits
The Impact Lab was Designed to Connect Various Sectors
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58
Indian Social Entrepreneurship Programs
Indian Social Entrepreneurship Programs
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is Pushing the Scene
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57
Nigerian Entrepreneurship Incubators
Nigerian Entrepreneurship Incubators
The Co-Creation Hub Helps Foster Social Innovation in Lagos
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56
Collaborative Community Spaces
Collaborative Community Spaces
Bombay Connect is a Hub of Social Entrepreneurship
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55
Ethical Sourcing Enablers
Ethical Sourcing Enablers
The Collaborative Group is a New Social Enterprise Out of Chicago
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54
Collaborative Development Programs
Collaborative Development Programs
Enterprising Non-Profits Enables Growth for Social Businesses
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53
Fair Trade Sports Gear
Fair Trade Sports Gear
Handmade DOSTI Soccer Balls Employ Afghan Women
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52
Reflective Slap Bands
Reflective Slap Bands
Vedante is a B Corporation Reducing Nighttime Visibility Accidents
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51
Philanthropic Artistic Shoes
Philanthropic Artistic Shoes
The TOMS Haiti Project Commissioned Artists to Make Limited Edition S
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50
Lower-Income Maternity Hospitals
Lower-Income Maternity Hospitals
LifeSpring Provides Market-Based Health Care
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49
Craft Connecting Platforms
Craft Connecting Platforms
'Industree Crafts Foundation' Networks Artists with Retailers Over Indi
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48
Cohousing Companies
Cohousing Companies
McCamant & Durrett Architects Offer Collaborative Design and Living
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47
African Rebel Sneakers
African Rebel Sneakers
This Public Enemy Collaboration With Sawa Features Sneakers Made in Africa
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Affordable Working Hubs
Affordable Working Hubs
10 Carden is for Social Innovators Making an Impact
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Community-Bridging Organizations
Community-Bridging Organizations
Youth Social Innovation Capital Fund (YSI) Offers Finance Support
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Malawian Cotton Tees
Malawian Cotton Tees
AFRCN APPRL Funds Sustainable Entrepreneurs in Africa
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43
Worker-Owned Web Design
Worker-Owned Web Design
CoLab Coop Works Collaboratively for Social Enterprises
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42
Strategic Creativity Events
Strategic Creativity Events
Germination is a Communications Company Driving Social Change
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41
Stuff-Sharing Social Enterprises
Stuff-Sharing Social Enterprises
Unstash Fosters Collaborative Consumption for Sustainability
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40
Online Urban Activism Platforms
Online Urban Activism Platforms
Brickstarter is a Web Service Connecting Activists and Bureaucracy
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39
Women in Business Web Platform
Women in Business Web Platform
Young Female Entrepreneurs is a socially minded community
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38
Collaborative Artisan Cushions
Collaborative Artisan Cushions
Tilonia by Designing Hope is a Stylish and Altruistic Home Line
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Teen-Oriented Crisis Text Lines
Teen-Oriented Crisis Text Lines
Do Something is a Social Impact Organization Collaborating Online
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Baby Subscription Services
Baby Subscription Services
Good Karma Clothing for Kids Encourages Collaborative Consumption
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Collaborative Workspace Launches
Collaborative Workspace Launches
The Center for Social Innovation NYC Opened Earlier This Month
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34
Capacity-Building Artisan Groups
Capacity-Building Artisan Groups
The Nest Maiyet Partnership Creates Positive Impact (UPDATE)
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Social Good Accelerators
Social Good Accelerators
Hub Ventures Supports Entrepreneurs with Start-Ups
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Ethical Artisan-Focused Fashion
Ethical Artisan-Focused Fashion
‘A Peace Treaty’ Employs At-Risk Designers
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Empowering Recycled Bowls
Empowering Recycled Bowls
This Crockery from Bundu Designs is African-Inspired
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Economically Viable Vehicles
Economically Viable Vehicles
The Project Rwanda 'Coffee-Bike' Offers Farmers Affordable Transports
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Social Good Performance Venues
Social Good Performance Venues
Creative Common is a Place Where Community Comes Together
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Benevolent Online Shopping
Benevolent Online Shopping
The Do Good Buy Us Website Allows Consumers to Buy Charitable Products
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Educational Children's Clothing
Educational Children's Clothing
3c Wear Provides Uniforms and School Supplies to Kids in Need
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Eco-Conscious Yoga Accessories
Eco-Conscious Yoga Accessories
JadeYoga Creates a Mat That is Good for You and the Environment
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High-Quality Altruistic Hoodies
High-Quality Altruistic Hoodies
The Vanity Project Collaborates with Charities on Its Designs
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Revamped Castaway Accessories
Revamped Castaway Accessories
Project Repat Collaborates with Artisans in the Majority World
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Remote Healthcare Technologies
Remote Healthcare Technologies
iKure is a Kolkata-Based Delivery Platform for India
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Austrian Innovation Hubs
Austrian Innovation Hubs
Emersense Brings Together Social Entrepreneurs in Vienna
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Microloans for Homelessness?
Microloans for Homelessness?
Beyond the Cardboard Shares Stories, Interviews and Resources
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Design-Focused Social Products
Design-Focused Social Products
Matter Inc. Creates Products Helping Local and Global Communities
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Water Creating Billboards
Water Creating Billboards
This Eco-Friendly Advertising Creates Clean Drinking Water from Humidity
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Co-Profit Fashion
Co-Profit Fashion
Collaborative World Brand Supports Nonprofits Through Apparel Sales
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Collaborative Consumption Infographics
Collaborative Consumption Infographics
The Unstash Manifesto Mixes Altruism with Action
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Female-Owned Design Studios
Female-Owned Design Studios
'Creative Women' Supports Economic Independence in the Majority World
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Social Impact Collaborations
Social Impact Collaborations
'Root Cause' Consulting Brings Leaders Together to Solve Issues
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Bars That Fund Students
Bars That Fund Students
The Profits at Turl Street Kitchen Go to a Hub That Supports Causes
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$20-Per-Month Homes
$20-Per-Month Homes
Each WorldHaus is Built in 10 Days and is Designed for the World's Rural Poor
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Alternative Education Enterprises
Alternative Education Enterprises
KO2 is a Community Interest Company with a Love for Dirtbiking
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11
Culturally Relevant Luggage
Culturally Relevant Luggage
Ethnotek Creates Bags Using Direct Fabric Trade
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10
Vegan Brogue Shoes
Vegan Brogue Shoes
Bourgeois Boheme Sells Ethical Footwear in a Range of Hip Styles
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Meaningful Jewelry Mementos
Meaningful Jewelry Mementos
'Penelope Poet' Wants to Break the Chain of Poverty
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Charitable Coffee Shops
Charitable Coffee Shops
The Movement Cafe is an Artsy Space That Hosts Local Performers
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Empowerment Jewelry
Empowerment Jewelry
SWAK X Educates and Employs Young Adults with HIV/AIDS
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Clean Air Transportation Alternatives
Clean Air Transportation Alternatives
Greenaer Promotes Electrical Cars and Scooters
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Peace Pillows
Peace Pillows
Oimei Co. is a Fair Trade Business Re-Investing Profits in Peacebuilding Initiatives
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Ancestor-Inspired Accessories
Ancestor-Inspired Accessories
Wakami Helps Disconnected Communities Find Urban Markets
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Socially Responsible Bangles
Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
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Explosive Ethical Jewelry
Explosive Ethical Jewelry
'peaceBOMB' Bracelets Embrace War-Inflicted Cities
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Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Upcycled 'Adamah Stein' Designs by Artisans in Senegal and Paris
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