Saying Hello as the New Social Enterprise Blogger

I am delighted to be a part of this online community and I am eager to offer what knowledge I have acquired on social enterprises to those entering and existing in the field. I hope that I am able to provide diverse topic discussions on issues concerning social enterprises. My goal is to cater to those individuals who may not be that familiar with the industry and are seeking to learn more about this ever growing business sector. I hope that I can encourage young entrepreneurs to consider developing socially minded organizations and educate them on the basics of a social enterprise in addition to developing trends. I also hope that I can facilitate nonprofit organizations to learn more about the benefits of establishing social enterprises within their organizations for additional revenue.

I currently work for an affordable housing finance agency that utilizes several social enterprises under its nonprofit umbrella. I was bitten by the nonprofit bug during my undergraduate education at Florida State University where I majored in Social Science. Since graduating, I have spent the last 5 years working in the nonprofit field in various administrative capacities. I am currently pursuing a Masters degree in Nonprofit Management at the University of Central Florida.

Social enterprises hail to be a hybrid of both the nonprofit and for-profit worlds. I also have a hybrid background that mirrors that of a social enterprise. During my first undergraduate experience, I majored in Business Administration. Feeling drawn by my social conscious I chose to return to school and pursue a degree in Social Science. My educational background has allowed me to combine my knowledge of both traditional business practices and that of more socially motivated endeavors generally carried out by nonprofit organizations. I guess this is why I have found myself drawn to the third sector of social enterprise.

I look forward to conversing with the Just Means community, and I welcome the opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas.  So, feel free to introduce yourself, comment on my topics, say hello, or let me know if you completely disagree with me.  I look forward to it all.

Greetings again- and  let me know what your're thinking?
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