Resources – Social Entrepreneurship

The Young Social Entrepreneur’s Book of Guidelines and Checklists

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History, Definition and Alternative Forms of Social Entrepreneurship

The Chapter provides a brief overview of the social economy and the social entrepreneurship including basic definitions and evolution of the concept. Main social challenges and issues around the world are reviewed as a rationale for the emergency and the development of the social entrepreneurship. Various legal forms of the social enterprises are listed and discussed.

Social Impact and Social Change

The Chapter addresses and explain social challenges, solutions, impacts and change in the context of the globalization. The relationship and interactions between them are analysed. Defining and measuring social impact are highlighted.

Mission, Structure, Management and Planning in Social Entrepreneurial Organizations

The Chapter discussed social enterprises from the prospective of business organizations with social goal. Their mission, structure, and types of ownership are reviewed. Special focus is put on management and planning.

Scaling a Social Entrepreneurial Organization

The chapter outlines the opportunities for growth of the social enterprises. Internal and external growth scale strategies are analysed. Special cases such as franchising, diversification and dissemination of best practices and know how are reviewed.

Governance and Human Resource Management in Social Entrepreneurial Organizations

The Chapter highlights the important role of human resources and their management for the SE. The advantages of the strategic planning, diversity and multiculturalism are explained. Some functions of the HR department such as - requirement, selection, organizing of work tasks, retention, motivation and staff evaluation are explained.

Marketing for Social Entrepreneurship

Marketing plays a key role for the success of the social entrepreneurship. The Chapter explains the four elements of the Marketing mix: product, price, place and promotion and lists some of the most common used social media resources.

Financial Sustainability in Social Entrepreneurial Organizations

This Chapter tackles issues and challenges related to the financial sustainability and viability of the social enterprise. Sources of additional funding such as government, individual investors, CRS, grants, awards and crowdfunding are outlined. Possible business risks are also explained

Leadership in Social Entrepreneurship

The leader is a person with charisma who has the capacity to influence social strata and stir social changes. This Chapter discusses issues related to leadership in the SE organization. Various forms of leadership are defined. The leader’s characteristics, functions and roles are outlined and explained as well as his/her influence over the motivation and talent development of the employees and other stakeholders.