Social Enterprise Alliance

social enterprise alliance (sea) is the champion for social enterprise in the united states. since its inception as the national gathering for social entrepreneurs in 1998, the social enterprise alliance (sea) has been the champion and key catalyst for the development of the social enterprise sector in the united states. our vision is for social enterprise to reach its potential as a force for more effective and sustainable social impact. we empower social enterprises with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and work to foster a social enterprise ecosystem in which they can thrive. we serve our nationwide network of over 1000 members and 16 chapters - including social enterprises, service providers, investors, corporations, public servants, academics and researchers - by providing information, research, best practices and building capacity; telling the stories and aggregating the impact of social enterprises; creating a fertile social enterprise ecosystem via advocacy and