Social Enterprise

Banker to the Poor

by Muhammad Yunnus
Banker To The Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty

Change.org

Change.org aims to transform social activism by serving as the central platform that connects likeminded people, whatever their interests, and enables them to exchange information, share ideas, and collectively act to address the issues they care about.

http://www.change.org/

Get Your Venture Started Right

A free sample business plan is available at this site provided by BulletProof Business Plans.

http://www.bulletproofbizplans.com/bpsample/Sample_Plan/sample_plan.html

How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas

by David Bornstein
How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas, Updated Edition

Migrating from Innovation to Entrepreneurship

by Jerr Boschee
Migrating from Innovation to Entrepreneurship: How Nonprofits are Moving toward Sustainability and Self-Sufficiency

Nonprofit Businses Ventures

Articles from the archives of The Gransmanship Center Magazine for organizations interested in or engaged in social enterprise.

http://www.tgci.com/magazine/business.asp

Nonprofit National Resource Directory

This is a one-stop-shop for nonprofits looking for the resources you need to succeed. Here you will find a free directory of those who specialize in assisting the nonprofit sector to fulfill your mission. Please take a moment to check the listings to find the resources you need to succeed. There are 140+ consultants, coaches, vendors and specialists listed here who are dedicated to helping the nonprofit sector survive and thrive.
http://www.nonprofitnationalresourcedirectory.com

Payback: Reaping the Rewards of Innovation

by James P. Andres and Harold L. Sirkin
Payback: Reaping the Rewards of Innovation

Social Enterprise Resources

Articles, reports and other resources for nonprofits interested in advancing earned income strategies as a pathway to organizational sustainability. Resources will also interest corporate and foundation grantmakers who want to make more informed investments in nonprofit sustainability. From the website of the Social Enterprise Alliance.

http://www.se-alliance.org/resources.cfm

Social Media Success Stories: 5 Tips to Take Away

Written by Sumac Research. Five things that make a successful social media campaign. Nonprofits can use these tips as guidelines for exploring and experimenting with social media.
http://sumac.com/social-media-5-tips

The Eye for Innovation

by Robert M. Price
The Eye for Innovation: Recognizing Possibilities and Managing the Creative Enterprise

Toward a Better Understanding of Social Entrepreneurship: Some Important Distinctions

By Jerr Boschee and Jim McClurg
http://www.se-alliance.org/better_understanding.pdf