Juma Publications

As a part of our ongoing efforts to disseminate the learning and experiences we have had since 1993, Juma Ventures has committed these experiences to print and published them for the benefit of all interested parties.

We are indebted to REDF and the SH Cowell Foundation for the financial support that covered the costs associated with these publications.

The links below are to PDF files which require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Changing Lives, Changing Times

A 10-year retrospective look at the success and failures, the joys and struggles, the homeruns and strikeouts of Juma’s first decade as a social enterprise and youth development innovator. Authored by the Bay Area’s best-selling author Merideth Maran (Class Dismissed), this book is a great read about the first era of Juma’s work.

Download a PDF (2.2 MB) copy of this publication.

This is a large file. If you would like to receive a hard copy of this book, please write to us, and send $5 (or more!) for shipping expenses.

Leading the Social Purpose Enterprise

Juma founder Diane Flannery and former Chief Operating Officer Kriss Deiglmeier reflect on the challenges and lessons learned in developing an organizational culture in an organization that embodies both business and nonprofit goals.

Download a PDF (130 KB) copy of this publication.

Managing the Social Purpose Enterprise

Juma founder Diane Flannery and former Chief Operating Officer Kriss Deiglmeier comment on the challenges inherent in operating “double bottom line” business ventures, and conclude that the potential rewards for both youth employees and nonprofit practitioners outweigh the challenges.

Download a PDF (130 KB) copy of this publication.

Note: These two articles are part of a series published by REDF, a visionary funder and in the social enterprise arena. These and other terrific social enterprise resources can be found at www.redf.org.