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Social Entrepreneurship : The Art of Mission-Based Venture Development

af Peter C. Brinckerhoff

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Until very recently, popular belief held that business skills werenot needed at charitable organizations. No longer. Far frominterfering with an organization s ability to provide neededservices, techniques such as marketing, cash flow analysis,property management, and good use of technology all contribute to acharitable organization s mission capability. Unlike anot-for-profit that thinks of itself as a charity, the successfulnot-for-profit is really a mission-based business. In an era ofrapid change, increasing competition, and the need for moreaccountability to governments, foundations, insurers, and donors,knowing how to innovate, compete, and take reasonable risks onbehalf of the mission is critical. It is, in short, the era of thesocial entrepreneur. The skilled social entrepreneur has the ability to get the mostmission out of the resources at hand including traditional businesstechniques. Finally, here is a book that will help you learn theirtechniques. In Social Entrepreneurship, you will learn howsuccessful social entrepreneurs: * Focus on community wants and needs * Match those with core competencies to provide the qualityservices * Assess risk and gauge opportunity * Develop new project ideas and test their feasibility * Write a business plan * Project finances in the plan * Tap into new sources of funding * Develop the idea of social entrepreneurship throughout theorganization * Make sure that mission, not money, is the bottom line Also included are the seven essential steps of the not-for-profitbusiness development process, real-world case studies, samplebusiness plans, and a self-assessment process to determine if yourorganization is ready for social entrepreneurism. In addition toentrepreneurs, middle managers, policy setters, volunteers, and ahost of other important staff members will get value from themission-beneficial information in this book. Most important, SocialEntrepreneurship will help you to help your organization succeedand thrive and make your job more interesting and productive. Praise for Social Entrepreneurship The Art of Mission-Based Venture Development "A great read . . . contains both the theoretical underpinnings andpractical applications that those of us in nonprofit leadershipbadly need. I will share it with my management team and board."Joseph M. Hafey, President and CEO, Public Health Institute "A sound, practical guide for developing social entrepreneurs.Brinckerhoff makes taking mission-related business risks on behalfof the people served less risky with the step-by-step applicationof business ideas and techniques. Warnings, real-world examples,and hands-on advice keep the reader on track to sensible risktaking." Connie Kirk, President and CEO, Tommy Nobis Center "Peter C. Brinckerhoff s new and masterfully written book has a lotof practical information in it for any organization that wants tolearn how to become and stay entrepreneurial. Brinckerhoff providesthe right kind of information to any organization interested insucceeding in a highly competitive and service-oriented environment. . . [and] stresses the importance of an organization sencouraging innovation and risk only if it does not lose sight ofits core values, its strengths, and its mission. That is excellentadvice for any organization and for anyone who ventures intoentrepreneurial waters." Andrew H. Souerwine, PhD, EmeritusProfessor of Management and Organization The School of BusinessAdministration, University of Connecticut… (mere)
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Moving along with the book reviews, this one is focused on the non-profit world, another one of my passions. This review is a bit more technical than some - just a warning that this book is not for light reading!

“Being businesslike can and should increase your capacity to do excellent mission, it should not in any way reduce your capacity to care, your concern for your community, or your humanity as an individual…”(2). What does this mean for supporters of non-profits, whether employees, funders, clients or other stakeholders? According to Peter C. Brinckerhoff, the author of Social Entrepreneurship: The Art of Mission-Based Venture Development, it means that it is perfectly acceptable and indeed desirable for non-profits to investigate innovative ways to expand programming and raise money to fund missions. The key is to utilize sound business practices and not be afraid to adopt reasonable risk if necessary. In this book, Brinckerhoff provides a thorough and logical guide to those seeking to evaluate risks and rewards of various development options.

Growing any aspect of a non-profit can be daunting. Is it a responsible allocation of resources, from employees to dollars? Does the organization have the capacity and ability to undertake the activity or business? How do you go about the whole process? Finally, what on earth is a “social entrepreneur”?

Brinckerhoff defines a social entrepreneur as someone who takes risks on behalf of the people his/her organization serves. He cautions that the role of a social entrepreneur is not to chase dollars, but to allocate resources according to sound investment decisions. Types of investments (or business development) include starting a new or expanding an existing product or service, expanding existing activities into new target populations or geographic areas, purchasing an existing business that is relevant to the organization or merging/partnering with an existing organization.
After an overview of social entrepreneurship in the first two chapters, Brinckerhoff discusses the seven steps a social entrepreneur needs to consider in the non-profit business development cycle. These are 1) review your mission; 2) establish the risk willingness of your organization; 3) establish the mission outcomes of the business; 4) idea generation; 5) preliminary and final feasibility studies; 6) business plan, including financials; 7) implementation plan with accountability. He finishes the book by cautioning the social entrepreneur against markets that move outside of his/her values envelope, customers that demand truly unreasonable changes in policy or program, chasing dollars instead of mission, and going for short-term returns instead of long-term gains.

If a step by step guide to social entrepreneurship or non-profit business/program development is what you are looking for, this book is a thorough resource. To the experienced programming or fundraising employee or volunteer, the book may seem like overkill. However, the book does provoke deeper analysis of motives and methods for anyone involved in non-profit social entrepreneurship. In all, this book is a good planning resource and guide that provides building blocks for expanding the capabilities and operations of a non-profit organization.
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Until very recently, popular belief held that business skills werenot needed at charitable organizations. No longer. Far frominterfering with an organization s ability to provide neededservices, techniques such as marketing, cash flow analysis,property management, and good use of technology all contribute to acharitable organization s mission capability. Unlike anot-for-profit that thinks of itself as a charity, the successfulnot-for-profit is really a mission-based business. In an era ofrapid change, increasing competition, and the need for moreaccountability to governments, foundations, insurers, and donors,knowing how to innovate, compete, and take reasonable risks onbehalf of the mission is critical. It is, in short, the era of thesocial entrepreneur. The skilled social entrepreneur has the ability to get the mostmission out of the resources at hand including traditional businesstechniques. Finally, here is a book that will help you learn theirtechniques. In Social Entrepreneurship, you will learn howsuccessful social entrepreneurs: * Focus on community wants and needs * Match those with core competencies to provide the qualityservices * Assess risk and gauge opportunity * Develop new project ideas and test their feasibility * Write a business plan * Project finances in the plan * Tap into new sources of funding * Develop the idea of social entrepreneurship throughout theorganization * Make sure that mission, not money, is the bottom line Also included are the seven essential steps of the not-for-profitbusiness development process, real-world case studies, samplebusiness plans, and a self-assessment process to determine if yourorganization is ready for social entrepreneurism. In addition toentrepreneurs, middle managers, policy setters, volunteers, and ahost of other important staff members will get value from themission-beneficial information in this book. Most important, SocialEntrepreneurship will help you to help your organization succeedand thrive and make your job more interesting and productive. Praise for Social Entrepreneurship The Art of Mission-Based Venture Development "A great read . . . contains both the theoretical underpinnings andpractical applications that those of us in nonprofit leadershipbadly need. I will share it with my management team and board."Joseph M. Hafey, President and CEO, Public Health Institute "A sound, practical guide for developing social entrepreneurs.Brinckerhoff makes taking mission-related business risks on behalfof the people served less risky with the step-by-step applicationof business ideas and techniques. Warnings, real-world examples,and hands-on advice keep the reader on track to sensible risktaking." Connie Kirk, President and CEO, Tommy Nobis Center "Peter C. Brinckerhoff s new and masterfully written book has a lotof practical information in it for any organization that wants tolearn how to become and stay entrepreneurial. Brinckerhoff providesthe right kind of information to any organization interested insucceeding in a highly competitive and service-oriented environment. . . [and] stresses the importance of an organization sencouraging innovation and risk only if it does not lose sight ofits core values, its strengths, and its mission. That is excellentadvice for any organization and for anyone who ventures intoentrepreneurial waters." Andrew H. Souerwine, PhD, EmeritusProfessor of Management and Organization The School of BusinessAdministration, University of Connecticut

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