“IDENTIFYING FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PITTSBURGH-BASED SOCIAL ENTERPRISES: Challenges and Opportunities for Capitalizing Entrepreneurial Ventures”

The Forbes Funds commissioned Community Wealth Ventures (CWV) to examine and make note of financing opportunities that may be available to nonprofits starting or growing their social enterprises. The timeliness of such an evaluation is tangible, as the ability of philanthropy and government funding to adequately meet social needs is tested regularly. With the Pittsburgh region being poised for social enterprise, nonprofits may obtain access to capital and ultimately business growth via this path.