Purpose of the Mosaic Social Entrepreneurs Cup

The Mosaic Social Entrepreneurs Cup is hosted by SVP MN as a division of the Minnesota Cup.  The purpose of the Mosaic Social Entrepreneurs Cup is to seek out, celebrate and promote Minnesota’s most innovative and effective social entrepreneurs and the organizations they lead.  Four finalists make presentations to the judges and audience at the annual Engaged Philanthropy Conference.  Finalists are judged on the following criteria:

• Social Venture Concept: Judges are looking for a well-articulated social value proposition.  The finalist must make a compelling case for why society needs this social venture and the value the concept adds to our society.
• Innovation: How does the finalist organization standout from other organizations?  Where is the innovation in how the finalist organization delivers its social value proposition?
• Social Return on Investment: What results have the finalist produced so far and what results can it project?  Why would social investors (philanthropists) want to fund this concept when they have so many other options?  Judges will evaluate ideas on their potential to generate a social return on investment both in the near and long-term.

Deadline for submitting nominations is May 25, 2012 at 11:59 pm CST.

Download the guidelines & nomination form.

“At The Mosaic Company we approach new challenges with the same creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that successful social entrepreneurs do,” said Chris Lambe, Director of Social Responsibility at The Mosaic Company. “The Mosaic Social Entrepreneurs Cup demonstrates our commitment to social value creation in communities around the world and reflects Mosaic’s values of addressing important social issues with enterprises that create positive change in our society.”

About The Mosaic Company
The Mosaic Company is one of the world’s leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients.  Mosaic is a single source provider of phosphate and potash fertilizers and feed ingredients for the global agriculture industry.  More information on the company is available at www.mosaicco.com.