Social Entrepreneurism

"What business entrepreneurs are to the economy, social entrepreneurs are to social change. They are the driven, creative individuals who question the status quo, exploit new opportunities, refuse to give up, and remake the world for the better." David Bornstein, Author, How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas

ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS

US News and Harvard University name Bill Drayton, founder of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, one of America's top 25 Leaders Read "Entrepreneur for Social Change"

Ashoka: Innovators for the Public -

Ashoka finds, supports and connects social entrepreneurs world-wide.

Changemakers.net -

An on-line form connecting international social entrepreneurs with resources, on-line forums and competitions for entrepreneurial initiatives.

Citizen Base Initiative -

Focused on international development, CBI provides resources and case studies to develop and sustain local initiatives led by the citizen sector.

Echoing Green Foundation -

Best known for their Echoing Green Fellows, the foundation's website also provides tips and case studies on social entrepreneurs.