The Social Enterprise Alliance is the only member organization in North America that brings together the diverse field of social enterprise. It serves as advocate for the field, hub of information and education, and builder of a vibrant and growing community of social enterprises.

Beliefs - Where we start/what motivates us

* Social enterprise is a powerful tool for generating and sustaining social value

* Social innovation can be accelerated when social enterprises come together to increase the impact and effectiveness of the field

* A robust social enterprise field helps high-performing social enterprises to be developed and resourced for growth and longevity

* It is incumbent upon funders, investors, government and the public to encourage robust social enterprise through policies and practices that provide a supportive environment

Vision - How we imagine the world different because of what we do

Social enterprise is a widely practiced method for creating a more just and sustainable world.

Mission - What we do to work toward that Vision

SEA is dedicated to building a robust social enterprise field.