1st Edition

Foundations of Social Entrepreneurship Theory, Practical Tools and Skills

By Tanja Collavo Copyright 2023
296 Pages 28 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

296 Pages 28 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

296 Pages 28 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

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... Read more

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

Biography

Tanja Collavo is Senior Teaching Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, where she acts as director of the Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership, flexible route and of the Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business.