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Karim Harji
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Consultant: strategy, social enterprise, partnerships
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- I am an entrepreneur, I am a social entrepreneur, I work for a business organisaiton, I am an academic
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- http://www.socialfinance.ca
- About my work:
- Karim Harji is the Manager for Partnership Development at Social Capital Partners - a Toronto-based venture philanthropy firm. Karim is also a Senior Research Associate at the Carleton Centre for Community Innovation at Carleton University, with interests in corporate social responsibility and social finance. He is the founder of socialfinance.ca, an online platform for the community of people and organizations that are actively trying to advance the development of a social finance marketspace in Canada. Karim also advises the Canadian Social Entrepreneurship Foundation, and is a member of the Emerging Leaders Committee of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network. Prior to joining SCP, Karim was a management consultant at Aperio, where he advised social sector clients on strategy, business planning, partnerships and social enterprise. Karim previously worked as a Social Finance Program Officer at the Carleton Centre for Community Innovation, where he explored innovative ways in which corporations engage with, and invest in, communities. He also worked with the Community Economic Development Technical Assistance Program (CEDTAP) on issues related to social impact assessment, blended value, and program evaluation. Karim's other work experience includes human rights at the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), microfinance in Pakistan, and community health in Kenya. Karim holds a Masters degree in Public Administration with a focus on International Development from Carleton University, and an undergraduate degree in Economics from McMaster University.
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Strategies and Tools for Corporate Engagement in Community Economic Development
For many corporate leaders, it is not a question of whether to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR), but rather how to do this in the most effective way a way that not only maximizes corporate value, but also social value. This article draws lessons from corporate engagement to advance community economic development (CED), examining innovative corporate engagement strategies, and ways in which social impact can be captured, communicated, and enhanced.…
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Posted on October 9, 2008 at 2:25
Social Return on Investment: Capturing the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility
Social Return on Investment (SROI) attempts to capture the blended value generated by investments into social or community ventures. The approach uses the tools of cost-benefit analysis to assess the return of these investments. Applied to corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, SROI can be an important tool to demonstrate the social impact of corporate investments into communities.…
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Posted on October 9, 2008 at 2:24 — 3 Comments
Employees Building Communities: Home Depot and Habitat for Humanity
The Home Depot Canada has formed a unique partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada that allows both organizations to lever their respective strengths. Habitat for Humanity provides affordable housing solutions, and The Home Depot associates (employees) assist in building the housing in partnership with low-income families. As part of a broader partnership built on financial and in-kind contributions, Home Depot s employee volunteer program has generated significant corporate impact and… Continue
Posted on October 9, 2008 at 2:24
Franchising for Social Good: Active Green+Ross and Social Capital Partners
Franchising models can be adapted to address important social issues. Social hiring allows businesses to tap into job-ready and qualified segments of the population through community agencies. The benefits to employees, the corporation, and the community can be substantial. These benefits can be even more significant when social franchising efforts are replicated or scaled-up.…
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Posted on October 9, 2008 at 2:23
Strategic Philanthropy for CED: The Co-operators
The Co-operators is committed to building sustainable communities through corporate giving. Through the establishment of Community Economic Development (CED) Funds, they have strategically invested in CED through their CSR efforts. Strategic philanthropy through this community investment initiative has resonated positively with the organization's stakeholders.…
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Posted on October 9, 2008 at 2:22
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Not sure how I missed this in our first interaction, but my business partner and I have been to Aperio, back in August. John Baker was good enough to spend some time talking to us about the agency and the kind of work that Aperio does.
Ok, off to review that information you recommended.
Chris
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