The theme of the “Financial Analysis of a Social Enterprise” workbook presents an analytical process specific to social enterprises (non-profits and co-ops) and is intended for financiers, analysts, coaches, consultants and fund managers who want to have a better understanding of th

This approach is a step-by-step process that will get people to participate in making decisions and taking action to improve the place where they live, work, learn, and play.

The process focuses on getting everyone involved in finding ways to protect, restore, or enhance their community's identity - its heart and soul - over the long term.

Offering a loan to help a non-profit day care in a low-income community expand its services; helping members make socially responsible investments; providing preferential rates for the purchase of fuel efficient cars; contributing to a community capital fund for environmental businesses. These are all examples of social finance.