Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs -- Collaborating for Innovation
By Neil Carlson | January 2008 | View Full Text | Email Link
Abstract
This is a feature article from Global Giving Matters, a newsletter on best practices and innovations in individual and family philanthropy and social investment. It is produced by Synergos for members of the Global Philanthropists Circle and other readers interested interesed in global philanthropy.
Philanthopists have recently become more interested in social entrepreneurship. Global Giving Matters looks at this emerging field, and reports on the challenges social entrepreneurs face and the opportunities philanthropists have to move the field forward.
Working with social entrepreneurs can provide philanthropists tremendous leverage of their resources, and allow them to connect with a kindred entrepreneurial spirit.
Philanthropists looking to support social entrepreneurs can choose individuals making a difference on an issue of importance to them. They might also consider working with a growing number of support organizations such as Ashoka, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and the Skoll Foundation. These organizations provide a range of services to social entrepreneurs and advance understanding of social entrepreneurship.
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