Social Enterprise Articles

Social Enterprise Manifesto, Social Enterprise Coalition, February 2010

The current economic situation and its repercussions have raised a number of important
questions that we cannot, and must not, ignore. It is time to ask - how do we create a system that is accountable not just to the few, but to the majority? How do we create lasting and equitable change? How do we bring about social, environmental and economic prosperity? It is clear that business as usual is not the answer.

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Eight Basic Principles for Non Profit Entrepreneurs, Jerr Boschee
This article sheds light on the differences between innovation and entrepreneurship, and provides useful advice based on the lessons of pioneers in the field.
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"The Emerging Fourth Sector", Heerad Sabeti with the Fourth Sector Network Concept Working Group

The paper is informed by a broad range of perspectives including business, non-profit, government, philanthropy, academia, community development, investment, communications, organisational behaviour, law and others. “Their ideas and practices are at the forefront of organisational design and social innovation”.

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