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Chuck Brown is the founder of Orion Advising, a consultancy in service of social entrepreneurs and investors seeking a Just Transition to the new economy. He sits on the board of Social Enterprise Alliance Bay Area, is a member-leader of Resource Generation Bay Area, and would be glad to connect with you and hear your story: chuck@orionadvising.com.

Interview Highlights:

How Chuck first got into the work he is doing today
Social entrepreneurship that focuses on systemic changes in solidarity with poor and working class folks
Chuck’s evolving understanding of “giving back” versus “giving it ALL back”
What Chuck learned as a foundation insider about Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
Leaders that inspire Chuck and resources he recommends for folks interested in learning more

Resources:

Banker to the Poor by Muhammad Yunus

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