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ARTICLES
Social
Entrepreneurship Basics: How Your Nonprofit Can Enhance Capacity,
Impact and Sustainability
by Andy Horsnell and John Pepin, Front & Centre (published
by the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy), July 2002, Volume 9,
Number 4. In this article, Horsnell and Pepin will help you make
an informed decision about if and how you should explore social
entrepreneurship as a strategy to enhance your organizational
capacity, mission impact and financial sustainability. They accomplish
this by: describing the basis for any entrepreneurial strategy
-- a sound business opportunity; presenting a range of specific
entrepreneurial strategies and practical considerations; and
exploring how you can reduce the risks and maximize the impact
of your chosen strategy.
Enterprising
Nonprofits: What Do You Do When Traditional Sources of Funding
Fall Short?
by J. Gregory Dees, Harvard Business Review, January/February
1998, 55-67. 12 pages.
"Because they face rising costs, more competition for fewer
donations and grants, and increased rivalry from for-profit companies
entering the social sector, many nonprofit organizations are
looking for commercial ways to raise more funds. For example,
San Francisco's Delaney Street program for addicts has opened
a restaurant staffed by clients, which helps pay the bills while
providing on-the-job training. There are many such opportunities
but also many pitfalls in this approach. Professor J. Gregory
Dees of the Harvard Business School offers a framework to help
nonprofit leaders figure out when commercial activities will
or will not work."
The Meaning of 'Social Entrepreneurship'
by J. Gregory Dees, October 31, 1998.
Available for free at Stanford's
Graduate School of Business website
Sources
of Financing for New Nonprofit Ventures
by J. Gregory Dees and Nadine Dolby, Harvard Business Review,
July 1996. 11 pages.
"Designed to help nonprofit entrepreneurs design fund-raising
strategies that are appropriate for their specific organizations.
Discusses the major fund-raising alternatives, including foundations,
corporations, government sources, wealthy individuals, and the
public, and provides references for further research."
The
Social Enterprise Spectrum: Philanthropy to Commerce.
by J. Gregory Dees, Harvard Business Review, May 1996. Seven
pages.
"With the boundaries between philanthropy and commerce blurring,
this note briefly gives nonprofit managers and social entrepreneurs
a framework (the Social Enterprise Spectrum) for thinking creatively
about structural options in the social sector. Teaching Purpose:
To help students understand the economic diversity of the social
sector as it ranges from philanthropic to commercial enterprise."
Genius
at Work
"With his potter's hands, Bill Strickland is reshaping the
business of social change. His Pittsburgh-based program offers
a national model for education, training - and hope."
by Sara Terry, Fast Company issue 17, page 170.
The
New Landscape for Nonprofits
"The entry of for-profits into social services raises fundamental
questions about the mission and future of nonprofits."
by William P. Ryan. Published by Harvard Business School, January
1999. Ten pages.
Merging Mission and Money: A Board Member's Guide to
Social Entrepreneurship
by the National Center for Social Entrepreneurs
Available from the National
Center for Social Entrepreneurs
Unlocking
Profit Potential: Your Organization's Guide to Social Entrepreneurship
by the Board Source (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit
Boards). 64 pages
Discussion
Paper #1: Social Entrepreneurship
This paper provides a scan on some of the issues surrounding
the emerging interest in social entrepreneurship. Can this new
way of thinking lead to incredible new opportunities for change
and innovation or is it a threat to the traditional expectations
that we have about the “Canadian of life”? The paper
concludes with a series of questions for discussion to stimulate
further discussion and debate.
published by The Canadian Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
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REPORTS
Literature
Review on Social Entrepreneurship
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of existing
literature in this emerging area, and to examine social entrepreneurship
in light of growing expectations that it will generate and support
radically new and effective ways of dealing with pressing social
problems.
by Sherrill Johnson
published by The Canadian Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
New Social Entrepreneurs:
The Success, Challenge and Lessons of Nonprofit Enterprise Creation
by Emerson, Jed and Fay Twersky, editors, The Roberts Foundation,
Homeless Economic Development Fund, San Francisco. September
1996. "The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund produced
New Social Entrepreneurs: The Success, Challenge, and Lessons
of Non-Profit Enterprise Creation in 1996. The book was written
to provide an up-to-date report to the growing number of people
interested in nonprofit business development. Not intended as
a definitive statement, but as a 'report from the trenches' it
is offered in contribution to what has fast become a major national
dialogue."
REDF Box Set
- Social Purpose Enterprises and Venture Philanthropy in the
New Millennium
"The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund and its Portfolio
members produced this three volume set to answer three questions.
First, practitioners within social purpose enterprises were asked:
If you were starting out again, what would you be interested
in learning about and what do you wish you had known? (Volume
1: Practitioner Perspectives) Then, REDF staff and partners provided
candid answers to the question: What is REDF's approach to venture
philanthropy? (Volume 2: Investor Perspectives) Lastly, Teresa
Moore tackled the critical question: Who is the successful social
entrepreneur? (Volume 3: Practitioner Profiles)"
Holding
the Center: America's Nonprofit Sector at a Crossroads
by Lester Salamon, Nathan Cummings Foundation, New York, 1997.
An excellent overview of the challenges and opportunities that
are driving nonprofit leders to consider new ways of operating
their organizations.
Unleashing New Resources and Entrepreneurship for the
Common Good: A Scan, Synthesis, and Scenario for Action
by Tom Reis. Battle Creek, Michigan: W.K. Kellogg Foundation,
1999. "This scan presents and overview of changes and corresponding
opportunities related to how philanthropy and social change organizations
and leaders are integrating market concepts into their work,
value sets, and organizational structures. This paper makes the
case that a critical mass of organizations and leaders is engaging
in these opportunities, resulting in a perceptible demand for
new learning environments and related services, actions and solutions,
and spaces for convening."
Available for free from the W.K.
Kellogg Foundation
Venture
Philanthropy 2002: Advancing Nonprofit Performance Through High-Engagement
Grantmaking
"Venture Philanthropy 2002: Advancing Nonprofit Performance
Through High-Engagement Grantmaking is Venture Philanthropy
Partners' third annual report on this emerging field. Prepared
for VPP by Community Wealth Ventures, the report is a useful
resource for those working in venture philanthropy and other
forms of high-engagement grantmaking as well as those interested
in learning more about the field. The report emphasizes valuable
lessons learned and features a series of essays from funders,
recipients, and leaders in the field. It also includes comprehensive
profiles of 50 national and international organizations involved
in high-engagement grantmaking, as well as a detailed analysis
of survey data tracking trends in the field. The report illustrates
that despite the downturn in the economy, the field of high-engagement
grantmaking has continued to grow in 2001. Both new and established
foundations alike are experimenting with innovative approaches.
As a result, more highly evolved and adapted forms of high-engagement
grantmaking are emerging today."
Effective
Capacity Building in Nonprofit Organizations
Prepared by McKinsey & Company
"Effective Capacity Building in Nonprofit Organizations,
published in August 2001 by Venture Philanthropy Partners, brings
some common language to the discussion of capacity building and
offers insights and examples of how nonprofits have pursued building
up their organizational muscle. The report contributes to the
growing national conversation about how to help nonprofits become
stronger, more sustainable and better able to serve their communities.
McKinsey & Company prepared the study at the request of VPP.
McKinsey also developed a practical assessment tool for this
report that nonprofits can use to measure their own organizational
capacity. We hope that nonprofits and funders alike find value
in this report."
Venture
Philanthropy 2001: The Changing Landscape
Prepared by Community Wealth Ventures, Inc.
"Venture Philanthropy 2001: The Changing Landscape
provides a comprehensive look at the state of venture philanthropy
in the U.S. today. This report seeks to understand what venture
philanthropy is, who is involved, what impact has it had so far.
The report is presented here in three sections. The first section
features a lead article that outlines the promises and challenges
of venture philanthropy as well as a series of essays written
by leading practitioners in this field. The second and third
sections feature detailed information on the 37 venture philanthropy
funds surveyed for the report."
Venture
Philanthropy 2000: Landscape and Expectations
Prepared by Community Wealth Ventures, Inc.
"The Morino Institute asked Community Wealth Ventures, Inc.
to survey social venture fund efforts around the country to determine
how the best practices of venture capital can be applied to funding
nonprofit organizations seeking to make positive social change.
This report describes the venture philanthropy landscape today
and outlines some of the opportunities and challenges of this
alternative philanthropic approach."
The Nonprofit Sector and Business and The
Nonprofit Sector and the Market
Both available for free from the Aspen
Institute.
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BOOKS AND WORKBOOKS
The Nonprofit Entrepreneur: Creating Ventures to Earn
Income
by Edward Skloot, ed. Foundation Center, New York, New York,
1988.
"In a relatively brief number of pages, Skloot presents
information on legal concerns, organizational development, and
a number of other issues of interest to the social entrepreneur.
A great overview document…" ~ Jed Emerson
Available for $19.95 from www.amazon.com
Enterprising Nonprofits: A Toolkit for Social Entrepreneurs
by Jed Emerson, J. Gregory Dees, and Peter Economy. John Wiley
& Sons, Inc., New York, NY. 2001. From the book jacket: "…offers
concise and engaging explanations of the most successful business
tools being used by nonprofits today. The authors clearly describe
all the concepts so you'll be able to embrace the methods of
social enterprise for your organization."
Available for $27.96 from www.amazon.com
Strategic Tools for Social Entrepreneurs: Enhancing
the Performance of Your Enterprising Nonprofit
by Jed Emerson, J. Gregory Dees, and Peter Economy. John Wiley
& Sons, Inc., New York, NY. 2002. "Strategic Tools for
Social Entrepreneurs is a toolkit for nonprofit organizations
on developing real-world strategies for value creation, income
generation, and growth." This is a follow-up to Enterprising
Nonprofits (see above).
Available for $24.46 from www.amazon.com
Social Entrepreneurship: The Art of Mission-Based Venture
Development
by Peter C. Brinckerhoff. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York,
NY. 2000. From the author: "This cutting-edge book focuses
readers on the key parts of becoming a social entrepreneur including
risk taking, idea generation, and complete guides to feasibility
studies and business planning. Financing strategies, UBIT and
corporate structures are also thoroughly covered."
Available for $44.95 from www.amazon.com
Venture Forth! The Essential Guide to Starting a Money-Making
Business in Your Nonprofit Organization
by Rolfe Larson, Fieldstone Alliance, Saint Paul, MN. 2001. From
the author: "Venture Forth is a practical, step-by-step
guide specifically for nonprofits. It presents what nonprofits
need to decide how (and if) venture development fits into their
organization, where to look for good venture ideas, how to determine
if they're feasible, and how to write a realistic buisness plan
for the venture." Available for $30 plus shipping from the
Authenticity
Consulting, LLC.
The Complete Guide to Money-Making Ventures for Nonprofit
Organizations
by Peter C. Brown, The Taft Group, Washington, D.C. 1986. From
the author: "This book will help you through the formative
stages of identifying and structuring money-making ventures,
organizing agency resources and commitment, avoiding costly mistakes,
and generating the most earned income for the least cost while
contributing directly to the nonprofit mission of the agency."
Out of print, but used copies may be available on www.amazon.com
Managing for Profit in the Nonprofit World
by Paul B. Firstenberg. New York: The Foundation Center, 1986.
Out of print, but used copies may be available on www.amazon.com
Exploring the Climate for Earned Income Development
by Andrew (Andy) Horsnell. Minneapolis: Authenticity Consulting,
LLC, 2000. From the author: "This practical, fill-in-the
blanks workbook is designed to help you explore the support and
challenges that are that are present for developing earned income
in your nonprofit organization."
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Taking Stock of Your Earned Income Assets
by Andrew (Andy) Horsnell. Minneapolis: Authenticity Consulting,
LLC, 2000. From the author: "This practical, fill-in-the
blanks workbook is designed to help you take stock of all the
various assets and resources you have to develop earned income."
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Identifying Your Earned Income Opportunities
by Andrew (Andy) Horsnell. Minneapolis: Authenticity Consulting,
LLC, 2000. From the author: "This practical, fill-in-the
blanks workbook is designed to help you identify, rank, and select
your best earned income opportunities."
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