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43 Communicative Social Innovations

From Digital Divide Connectors to Environmental Proofreading

— June 30, 2014 — Social Good
From digital divide connectors to environmental proofreading, these communicative social innovations know the power of the word. But language, of course, isn't only or simply words, it's also design, message and medium.

Some of these communicative social innovations pay more attention to branding and advertising while others, like MyChoicePal are app that help those with disabilities to foster communication skills by utilizing technology. No matter what kind of social entrepreneurship field you're interested in, however, any industry at all can learn a thing or two about what it takes to get your message out -- and sustain it while you're at it. This SocialBusiness.org top list also shines a light on how social entrepreneurship itself is like its own language, with particular definitions and a worldview to match.
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Artisan-Empowering Sales Catalogs
Artisan-Empowering Sales Catalogs
Realice Counsels Women On Product Development And Sales
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Culpable Communicators
Culpable Communicators
The Antidote Collective Gives the PR Industry a Conscience
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Communication-Aiding Equipment
Communication-Aiding Equipment
Action Deafness Tech Provides Tools That Better Lives Across the UK
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Environmental Proofreading
Environmental Proofreading
ab.editing Offers Editorial Services and Specialize in Green Issues
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Accessible Software Programs
Accessible Software Programs
Clear On Media Creates Products for People with Learning Disabilities
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Sustainable Storytelling Businesses
Sustainable Storytelling Businesses
Thinkshift Communications is a B Corporation Promoting Good
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Design Solutions for Purpose
Design Solutions for Purpose
Cause Creative Offers Marketing Services for Charities
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Social Communication Cooperatives
Social Communication Cooperatives
The Phone Co-op Upholds Strict Self-Imposed Ethical Guidelines
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Mobile-Enhanced Giving
Mobile-Enhanced Giving
'mGood' Allows Non-Profits to Create Text Message Campaigns
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Digital Divide Connectors
Digital Divide Connectors
Talk2One is a Social Enterprise Connecting People to Communication
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Sustainability-Focused Advisors
Sustainability-Focused Advisors
BSD Consulting Provides Impact-Focused Solutions Globally
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Flying Pig Pitches
Flying Pig Pitches
Good Deals UK Brings Unconventional Voting to the 2011 Social Finance Forum
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Modern Impact Funders
Modern Impact Funders
Halcyon Incubator Supports Scalable Ideas Through Big Services
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Rewards-Based Environmental Causes
Rewards-Based Environmental Causes
The Mutual Social Enterprise is an Online Charity Community
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Communication Design Cooperatives
Communication Design Cooperatives
Calverts Coop is a Green Social Enterprise for Printing & MEdia
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Entrepreneur Collaboration Academies
Entrepreneur Collaboration Academies
Wayra UnLtd is an Initiative Accelerating Ideas
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PR for Purpose
PR for Purpose
Swarm Communications Services for Non-Profits and Social Enterprises
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Beneficial Brand Strategy Firms
Beneficial Brand Strategy Firms
Briteweb is a Boutique Design Agency Working with Non-Profits
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Socially Dedicated Design Companies
Socially Dedicated Design Companies
Poached Creative Employs the Unemployed for Community Good
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Street Youth Enterprises
Street Youth Enterprises
SYJA Helps Vancouver's Young Homeless People Find Jobs
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Change-Focused Creative Coalitions
Change-Focused Creative Coalitions
Moving Design is a Chicago-Based Collective For Progress
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Resumes for Water
Resumes for Water
'Thirsty Talent' Offers Professional Writing that Funds Clean Water in Africa
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Change-Making Communities
Change-Making Communities
Ashoka's Youth Venture Empowers Young People to Promote Positivity
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Not-for-Profit Development Programs
Not-for-Profit Development Programs
ACT Training Services is a Social Enterprise for Professionals
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Sustainable Society Cooperatives
Sustainable Society Cooperatives
The Zebra Collective is a Social Enterprise Supporting Workers
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Communication-Enabling Apps
Communication-Enabling Apps
MyChoicePad is Made by a Business Dedicated to Social Innovation
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Social Good Realtors
Social Good Realtors
GIVE Group Gives 25% of Commissions to Charities of Their Clients' Choice
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Paint Maestro Videos
Paint Maestro Videos
The Moral Fibers Artist Profile on Gurrier Puchon Creates Connections
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Strategic Creativity Events
Strategic Creativity Events
Germination is a Communications Company Driving Social Change
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Poverty Business Development
Poverty Business Development
TechnoServe is an International Nonprofit Founded in 1968
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Strategic Environmental Marketing
Strategic Environmental Marketing
4GreenPs Focuses on Metrics and Social Causes Simultaneously
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Sustaining Rural Development
Sustaining Rural Development
Barefoot College Supports Professionals in the Majority World
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Sustainable Communications Agencies
Sustainable Communications Agencies
Neo Helps Social and Environmental Organizations Succeed
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Collaborative Creation Gigs
Collaborative Creation Gigs
Good for Nothing Brings People Together for Fast-Track 'Doing'
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Virtuous Event Celebrations
Virtuous Event Celebrations
The 'A Good Week' Launch is on Its Way So Prep for Fun
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Eco Chic Lifestyle Magazines
Eco Chic Lifestyle Magazines
'Positive Luxury' Helps Customers Make Ethical Fashion Choices
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Clean Business Agencies
Clean Business Agencies
Adbongo Inc. Offers Incubation, Cause Marketing and Branding Services
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Solar-Powered Chargers
Solar-Powered Chargers
These Chargers are Being Used to Charge Phones in Developing Countries
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Social Responsibility Strategists
Social Responsibility Strategists
'A Very Good Company' Offers Communications for Positive Change
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Purpose-Based Marketing
Purpose-Based Marketing
‘Advertising for Good' Has a Social Mission
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Alzheimer-Targeting Perfumes
Alzheimer-Targeting Perfumes
The Givaudan Smell a Memory Kit Elicits Emotional Reactions
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Last Mile Delivery Services
Last Mile Delivery Services
B-Line is a Distribution Networking Building Sustainable Urban Life
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Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
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