NESST works to solve critical social problems in emerging market countries by developing and supporting social enterprises that strengthen civil society organizations' financial sustainability and maximize their social impact.

REDF's business discipline and focus on results drive our efforts to create jobs for those who are most disconnected from the workforce. Using the practices of venture philanthropy, REDF creates job opportunities through support of social enterprises that help people gain the skills to help themselves.

http://www.redf.org/

Social Capital Partners invests in social enterprises that employ populations outside the economic mainstream in Canada.

www.socialcapitalpartners.ca

SEA convenes a growing network of innovative leaders to promote awareness of social enterprise and provide opportunities to collaborate and network across sectors, geographies and missions. SEA contributes to the success of its member organizations by connecting them with the information and resources necessary to achieve their social aims as successful businesses.  

www.se-alliance.org

The Institute for Social Entrepreneurs provides seminars, workshops and coaching services for social enterprises in the United States and around the world.

www.socialent.org

Yale's Program on Social Enterprise (PSE) supports scholars, students and alumni interested in the connections between society and business.

PSE supports work on nonprofit and public organizations as well as initiatives in the area of corporate social responsibility. This website contains student, teacher, and non-profit oriented resources and case studies.