Social entrepreneurship and social innovation both seek to improve the world through social change. Whereas social entrepreneurship revolves around the business side of change, social innovation focuses on the processes through which that change is generated. This textbook provides a comprehensive analysis of both topics, covering all the characteristics and elements of social innovation and social entrepreneurship, from a conceptual and practical perspective. The book has four sections: 1) Basics and concepts of Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship; 2) Business models and generation of value in social enterprises; 3) Social innovation within traditional companies, and 4) Definition and alignment of the impact of social innovation and entrepreneurship. Students and any practitioners that want to know about social innovation or social entrepreneurship will be exposed to contemporary topics in the field as well as a variety of cases and tools for its development. With its learning objectives, reflective questions, the definition of key concepts, and exercises, this book is the definitive text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in social innovation and social entrepreneurship.

Foundations of Social Entrepreneurship presents definitions of social entrepreneurship, explains its benefits and challenges, describes the components of an ecosystem of support, and presents practical tools to approach social entrepreneurial projects. It is designed to be easily approachable by anyone without prior in-depth knowledge of the subject. The book is divided into two parts; the first provides readers with theoretical foundations to understand the phenomenon of social entrepreneurship, its different interpretations, the context in which it developed, and its socio-economic function. The second part of the book covers what it takes to create and manage a social entrepreneurial initiative. Pedagogical features are incorporated throughout to aid learning. They include summary tables, international case studies of social entrepreneurs from both developed and emerging economies, as well as suggested exercises and examples of how the tools presented are used in practice. Truly global in its scope, with a strong emphasis on combining theory with practice, this text should be core reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Social Entrepreneurship, Enterprise, and Responsible Business. Online resources include links to resources, chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides and instructor's manual.

Who drives transformation in society? How do they do it? In this compelling book, strategy guru Roger L. Martin and Skoll Foundation President and CEO Sally R. Osberg describe how social entrepreneurs target systems that exist in a stable but unjust equilibrium and transform them into entirely new, superior, and sustainable equilibria. All of these leaders--call them disrupters, visionaries, or changemakers--develop, build, and scale their solutions in ways that bring about the truly revolutionary change that makes the world a fairer and better place. The book begins with a probing and useful theory of social entrepreneurship, moving through history to illuminate what it is, how it works, and the nature of its role in modern society. The authors then set out a framework for understanding how successful social entrepreneuars actually go about producing transformative change. There are four key stages: understanding the world; envisioning a new future; building a model for change; and scaling the solution. With both depth and nuance, Martin and Osberg offer rich examples and personal stories and share lessons and tools invaluable to anyone who aspires to drive positive change, whatever the context. Getting Beyond Better sets forth a bold new framework, demonstrating how and why meaningful change actually happens in the world and providing concrete lessons and a practical model for businesses, policymakers, civil society organizations, and individuals who seek to transform our world for good.

Social entrepreneurship is a dynamic and growing field that combines the principles of entrepreneurship with a commitment to creating social and environmental impact. Social entrepreneurs are driven by a desire to create innovative solutions to pressing social and environmental problems, using business models and strategies to generate sustainable social impact. The guide is structured into eight units that cover a broad range of topics related to social entrepreneurship. The first unit, Foundations of Social Entrepreneurship, covers the basic concepts of social entrepreneurship, including its definition, principles, and the role of social entrepreneurs in society. It explores the evolution of social entrepreneurship, key characteristics of successful social entrepreneurs, and the social entrepreneurial ecosystem. The second unit, Identifying Opportunities and Needs, focuses on recognizing social challenges, conducting market research, engaging with communities and stakeholders, and identifying and validating social enterprise ideas. This unit also explores the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for addressing social and environmental challenges and the role of innovation in addressing complex problems. The third unit, Designing and Developing Social Enterprises, covers the essential tools and strategies to design and launch successful social enterprises. It includes an introduction to design thinking and its application in social entrepreneurship and a discussion of the business model canvas for social enterprises, revenue generation and financial sustainability, social and environmental value creation, and scaling and replication strategies. The fourth unit, Legal, Ethical, and Governance Considerations, explores the legal structures for social enterprises, governance and accountability in social enterprises, board development and strategic planning, and managing stakeholder relationships. It also discusses ethical considerations in social entrepreneurship, ethical frameworks and decision-making tools, balancing financial and social goals, and case studies in ethical decision-making. The fifth unit, Financing and Growing Social Enterprises covers social enterprises' funding landscape, including grant funding and philanthropy, impact investing and innovative finance models, crowdfunding and community financing. It also explores scaling and growth strategies, including approaches to scaling, partnerships and collaborations for growth, and managing risks and challenges during growth. The sixth unit, Measuring and Communicating Impact, focuses on measuring social impact, including qualitative and quantitative methods for impact measurement, impact assessment frameworks and tools, and establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs). It also explores the role of storytelling in social entrepreneurship, crafting compelling stories for different audiences, utilizing various communication channels and platforms, and case studies of effective impact communication. The seventh unit, Building and Leading High-Impact Teams, covering talent acquisition strategies for social enterprises, creating an inclusive and diverse work environment, employee engagement and retention, professional development and growth opportunities. It also explores leadership styles and skills in social entrepreneurship, developing a culture of innovation and collaboration, emotional intelligence and self-awareness in leadership, and managing growth, change, and resilience. The final unit, Case Studies and Real-world Applications, analyses successful social enterprises, critical success factors and lessons learned, adaptability and responsiveness to changing environments, and long-term sustainability and social impact.

This book brings together a number of important essays on the intersection of servant leadership and social entrepreneurship, examining them through a shared focus on ‘the will to serve’. This combination bears out the insight that inspiring social and economic leaders are able to transform a conflictual human settlement into a collaborative and caring human community. The book seeks to answer the question of whether we can induce from their ‘way of doing things’ a model of civic entrepreneurship and leadership that can inspire people in profit, non-profit and public organizations. It also examines the extent to which the will to serve is compatible with the will to maximize profit or the will to gain economic, political or religious power. Furthermore, it asks how far different spiritual traditions create different models and examples of servant leadership and social entrepreneurship. This book will be of interest to researchers working in the fields of business ethics, business spirituality and corporate social responsibility.

Social Entrepreneurship is a global phenomenon that impacts the lives of citizens by using innovative approaches to solving social problems. This book offers a comprehensive examination of this growing area of research and provides an excellent introduction to social entrepreneurship theory and a framework for future research.