http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.allgood.ventures en-us Sat, 09 May 2026 23:37:27 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/post/161432/blog-give-to-gain--what-ive-learned-about-purpose-profit-and-building-something-that-truly-matters/ This year on International Women’s Day (March 8), I’m reminded of the incredible power women hold as builders.  Builders of businesses, communities, opportunities, and change. On Friday 6 March, I spoke to a room full of businesswomen at the Whangarei Business Women’s Network.  In preparing for my talk, I realised the message I most wanted to share is the same one I want to offer to social entrepreneurs and charity leaders across the world:You do not need to chase purpose.You can... Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:25:09 +1300 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/#post161432 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/post/161164/the-charity-sector-needs-a-plan-b/ Sit down with any charity leader right now and the conversation will inevitably turn to money, or the lack of it.  While queues are getting longer, budgets are becoming tighter. And there’s a particular kind of unease that comes with knowing your existence depends on funding decisions made in 12-month increments. As we lick our wounds from a recession that’s ... Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:33:56 +1300 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/#post161164 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/post/160378/blog-the-case-for-profitable-purpose/ If you're building a social enterprise, there’s a chance you’re not the paper-chasing type. You don’t dream of corner offices, private jets and fat wallets.  In fact, business in general may not even excite you. What does excite you is the potential to make a real difference in people’s lives.   You’ve seen injustice, inequality or unmet need and&n... Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:25:04 +1300 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/#post160378 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/post/155661/blog-the-ripple-effect-of-doing-good-differently/ Here at All Good Ventures, we’re flipping the script on conventional charity work.Without question, typical aid approaches are wonderful and vital and life changing. But as All Good Ventures took shape in 2018, we wondered…What if generosity could scale?What if we could put our resources and energy into something that sparks a chain reaction of change – that lasts?Because social challenges are complex and often need solutions that sustain themselves.That’s why our approach is a little di... Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:54:31 +1300 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/#post155661 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/post/154558/phase-one-nearly-done-this-years-entrepreneurs-reflect-on-mentoring-so-far/ The three entrepreneurs we’re currently working alongside - Irene from MAMLO Foods (Kenya), Ibrahim from Care_Link (Tanzania), and Sahera from Worldwide Sheroes (Australia)- are wrapping up the first phase of their mentoring.If you’re new here, mentoring is the big kahuna of how we support our entrepreneurs during their year with us. The first phase is an intense two months working with our co-founder Rod, where they build a clear one-page strategic plan (their OPSP) and set out a working bu... Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:13:27 +1300 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/#post154558 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/post/151961/wills-month-2025-will-you-leave-a-lasting-impact-with-all-good-ventures/ September is Wills Month in New Zealand - the annual nudge to get your affairs in order and make sure your wishes are crystal clear (yep, THAT document you’ve been meaning to write or update for, oh, a few years…). But it’s not just paperwork: it’s a chance to think about the people and causes you care about, plan your legacy, and make sure your generosity keeps doing good long after you’re off sipping something somewhere sunny (can we say that?!).... Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:23:26 +1200 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/#post151961 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/post/149741/all-good-things-must---you-know-the-saying/ As we roll out the welcome mat for our newest cohort, we’re also tipping our hats to the four brilliant social enterprises that have just wrapped up their 12-month journey with us.Whether they joined with a seed of an idea or a promising pilot underway, each venture came with a vision to make life better for people in need. Over the past year, they’ve taken big steps forward -pioneering innovative solar solutions in rural Malawi, building Nepal’s first ethical recycling centre, helping Eth... Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:45:32 +1200 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/#post149741 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/post/149542/meet-our-muscle-partners-because-social-enterprise-isnt-a-solo-gym-session/ There's no doubt about it - launching a social enterprise is tough . No founder can do it alone. Beyond the initial idea, success demands expert knowledge, hands-on support, and practical tools to fill the gaps founders simply can’t cover by themselves.And that’s exactly why we created our ‘Muscle’ offering. Every cohort of All Good entrepreneurs gets a practical support package that includes: exclusive access to our online learning hub; skilled volunteer help through our incredible... Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:58:57 +1200 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/#post149542 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/post/142395/could-this-be-you-three-enterprises-that-took-flight-with-all-good-ventures-support/ Starting a social enterprise is a wild mix of excitement and uncertainty. You’ve got a brilliant idea that could make a real difference, but then, inevitably, come the questions: How do you fund it? How do you grow it? Where do you even begin?Good news: If you're just starting out, while the road ahead may feel uncertain, you don’t have to navigate it alone. With the right support, you can turn your promising idea into an impactful business. We've seen it time and again through our year-long... Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:12:13 +1300 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/#post142395 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/post/142392/behind-the-businesses-our-four-entrepreneurs-talk-learnings-milestones-and-whats-next/ It feels like just yesterday we introduced the four social entrepreneurs we’re working with, and now their businesses are gaining serious momentum as they approach the final stretch of their year with us.In our last update, Becki from Glow Early Learning Centre (South East Asia), Yisehak from Hulu Medicine (Ethiopia), Sungeni from Village Solar (Malawi) and Julia from Our Sansar Recycling Centre (Nepal) had just started their one-on-one journeys with the... Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:16:22 +1300 http://www.allgood.ventures/blog/#post142392