What is the Difference between Social Innovation, Social Enterprise and Social Entrepreneurship?

Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects, Theory of Change

The start of a new academic semester brings fresh energy and familiar questions. Last week, as I kicked off another semester teaching social entrepreneurship at The University of Texas at Arlington, one question surfaced almost immediately: What is the difference...

How Nonprofits Can Start a Sustainable Social Enterprise in Four Steps

Business Planning, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Social Impact Architects

The start of a new year is an excellent time to contemplate new ideas. Based on our latest Megatrends webinar (video + slides coming soon!), one of the top ideas that nonprofits are considering in 2024 is starting (or expanding) a social enterprise...

Social Innovation, Social Enterprise & Social Entrepreneurship

Social Innovation, Social Enterprise & Social Entrepreneurship Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves. This shift in thinking gave birth to social innovation, social enterprise and social entrepreneurship. It has ushered...

Top Questions on Social Enterprise

Business Planning, Grow, Lead, Organizational Culture, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning

I am thrilled to share to that I have been hired as consultant and facilitator for the 2023 Duke Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Program. In this role, I will be leading Duke’s Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership for working professionals. I have taught...

9 Lessons from a Founding Father of Social Enterprise

Book Reviews, Organizational Culture, Social Enterprise, Storytelling

I knew of Jerr Boschee long before I met him – he is a legend in the social enterprise space. I now am lucky enough to count him as a close friend and mentor. A standout in the field, he has held many noteworthy positions throughout his career. He is a former CEO...