More and more entrepreneurs are using food-based businesses to solve social and environmental problems - and yet the majority of them report that a lack of access to capital prevents them from launching, maintaining, or growing their ventures. <i>Raising Dough</i> is an unprecedented guide to the full range of financing options available to support sustainable food businesses.</p><i>Raising Dough</i> provides valuable insights into the world of finance, including:<ul><li>descriptions of various capital options, including traditional debt and equity, government grant and loan programs, and cutting-edge models such as crowdfunding and community-based alternatives</li><li>guiding questions to help determine which capital options are the most appropriate given the size, stage, entity type, growth plans, mission, and values of an enterprise</li><li>case studies and testimonials highlighting the experiences of food system entrepreneurs who have been there before, including both success stories and cautionary tales</li><li>referrals to sources of capital, financiers, investor networks, and other financial resources.</li></ul>Written primarily for people managing socially responsible food businesses, the resources and tips covered in this book will benefit social entrepreneurs - and their investors - working in any sector.