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Building Blended Value

This five part online event explores the blending of economic, social and environmental value creation. Join us in discussions and debates exploring the links between the common challenges of capital development, performance metrics and regulatory/policy/tax issues. We are discussing government policy, regulation and tax code. (March 2004 - Closed)

Building Blended Value Overview

Exploring Capital Formation, Performance Metrics and Regulatory Issues Affecting Social Enterprise Development and Investing

Moderator:

Alison Wise
Sea Change Sustainable Development

Stephani Kobyashi Stevenson

Special Guests:

Betsy Adler
Silk, Adler & Colvin

Sheila Bonini
Blended Value Map Project

Ray Colmenar
PolicyLink

Carla Dickstein
Coastal Enterprises

Jed Emerson
Blended Value Map Project

Susan Frank
Kirsch Foundation

Aron Goldman
Policy Development / Princeton Social Capital

Stephen Jordan
US Chamber of Commerce

Victor Rubin
PolicyLink

Michael Shuman
Community Ventures

Betsy Zeidman
Milken Institute

Event Discussions:

Terms of Play: Governmental Regulations, Policies and Tax Code
In this discussion, we explore the issues such as the critical role of government, the challenges of lobbying, counterproductive policy initiatives and strategies for a coordinated policy agenda.

Measurement and Performance Metrics
Join us in this discussion as we explore issues such as the lack of consistently effective approaches for measuring and reporting social value, the lack of consensus regarding the focus of measurement and the lack of confidence or trust in what is measured.
The Capital Challenge Event
Join us in this discussion as we explore issues such as the inefficiency of the social capital market, the inadequacy of financial instruments for managers pursuing blended value and the potential role of foundations in addressing these issues.
Blended Value Glossary Building Project
As our discussions of blended value develop, we will be identifying key concepts and language issues that arise in order to develop a common language and online glossary of terms.
Building Blended Value: An Overview Discussion
Comment on the Blended Value concept with others here.