A Good Deal for Social Good
How can social enterprises and nonprofits negotiate investment terms that protect their mission and fuel their impact? This article, published in Stanford Social Innovation Review, explores how early-stage organizations can secure more equitable deals by understanding and shaping the dynamics between investors and founders. It offers practical guidance for balancing financial sustainability with mission integrity—and ensuring that a good deal is good for the world.
How can social enterprises and nonprofits negotiate investment terms that protect their mission and fuel their impact? This article, published in Stanford Social Innovation Review, explores how early-stage organizations can secure more equitable deals by understanding and shaping the dynamics between investors and founders. It offers practical guidance for balancing financial sustainability with mission integrity—and ensuring that a good deal is good for the world.