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The CASE office was abuzz in early 2012.  We had the opportunity to be part of a trailblazing initiative for both the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Duke University itself. USAID, in pursuing ways to accelerate growth and …

It’s June, another school year has gone by and another group of CASE and CASE i3 Fellows have graduated. We had another exciting year of impact at CASE. Here are some of the numbers from 2017-2018. If you are interested …

Every summer, as another academic year comes to a close and the echoes of graduation begin to fade away, I take some time to reflect on the year. This year that reflection has been particularly bittersweet as CASE celebrates our …

Each year, CASE and CASE i3 selects an elite group of second-year MBAs to act as ambassadors of CASE’s work and collaborate with the CASE team throughout the year. These fellows come from a wide range of backgrounds and participate …

“Talent is a challenge for every organization. What we had to hire for 10-15 years ago is not the same as what we have to hire for today.”  In April, I was fortunate enough to meet Lorraine Orr, the Chief …

Regardless of whether they are for-profit or non-profit, small organizations are always looking for more capital to continue their work and sometimes just to survive. Grants can be an excellent source of capital for social enterprises since they don’t require …

The world of impact investing is rapidly changing with the entrance of large, international investing firms. Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and the list goes on. Driven by their customers, public opinion, private conviction, or a combination, these …

We are excited to welcome another new member to the CASE Team. Tanaya Suddreth Lynch recently joined our team as the CASE Operations and Events Specialist. Tanaya will be a critical member of the CASE team, providing executive support, office …

What Successful Social Enterprises Want You to Know… Googling “social enterprise” calls up over 20 million results. Indeed, there are hundreds of thousands of new ideas for mission-driven ventures emerging around the world. And there are some notable social enterprises …

Social networks can be powerful vehicles on the road to success. Today, most people define a social network by Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or any of the other apps we use to connect. However, social networks are so much more than …