Please visit our subject matter posts on social entrepreneurs in addition to the resources below.
Organizations
Ashoka
Global association of social entrepreneurs; has a fellowship program.
Center for Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship
Research and education center with resources for social entrepreneurs (Duke University's Fuqua School of Business).
Craigslist's Nonprofit Bootcamp
Conference designed to educate and empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs.
How to Change the World
Site showcasing the book, How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas, by David Bornstein.
Impact Shanghai
Business incubator for young, sustainable entrepreneurs dedicated to improving the lives of communities and the environment in developing countries. Impact offers existing and nascent entrepreneurs the opportunity to incubate, refine and enhance their business models with guidance from expert mentors and exposure to seed capital.
Kaufman Foundation
Focuses grantmaking and operations on advancing entrepreneurship and improving education of youth and children.
Purpose Prize
Awards five $100,000 awards each year to social entrepreneurs over sixty.
Skoll Foundation
The Skoll Foundation’s mission is to advance systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs. Provides resources and grants.
Social Edge
Online website inspired by eBay Founder, Jeff Skoll to connect social entrepreneurs, foster dialogue and promotes learning.
Social Enterprise Alliance
Association of individuals and organizations building sustainable nonprofits through earned-income strategies.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Journal containing articles of the latest trends and research in social entrepreneurship.
Articles and Resources
Global billionaires turn to philanthropy in India. Article in Economic Times featuring Omidyar, Soros, Legatum and Google, investing in social development oriented investments in India. Omidyar has invested $40 million so far.
