Foundations of social entrepreneurship: theory, practical tools and skills

Table of Contents
List of figures

List of tables

About the author

Acknowledgements

Introduction

PART 1 – Theoretical foundations of social entrepreneurship

1. Introduction to social entrepreneurship

2. Social entrepreneurship and social change

3. Characteristics of social entrepreneurship

4. The social entrepreneurship ecosystem

5. The present and future of social entrepreneurship

PART 2 – Practical foundations of social entrepreneurship

6. Identifying an opportunity for social entrepreneurship

7. Developing a social entrepreneurial idea　

8. From developing to implementing a social entrepreneurial idea

9. Creating strong foundations for social entrepreneurial organisations

10. Funding and growing social entrepreneurial organisations

11. Measuring impact

Appendix – Case study: Mayamiko

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

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.