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United States Association for Small Business and
Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship inThe USA
The term Social Entrepreneurship is fairly new in the US but the history is significant.
Social Entrepreneurship involves efforts to solve social problems through entrepreneurial approaches. Entrepreneurship is a “mindset” that pursues opportunity
through innovative approaches, entrepreneurial determination and scalable strategies.
The Channeling of Innovation and Creativity to generate Value in Communities – Economic, Social and Intellectual Value
Benjamin Franklin, Susan B. Anthony and Jean Nidetch
Girl Scouts of America
TOM’s Shoes
Significant Changes in the US Related to Non-Profits
Non-Profit Organizations Increased Rapidly Post WWII
Tax Laws in the US Favorable to Charitable Organizations
Many Foundations Formed from Successful Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders – Kauffman – Gates
Corporate Social Responsibility Increasing
Fierce Competition Between Non-Profits for Donations
Economic Downturn Created More Pressure (reduced government programs)
Entrepreneurial Models Proved Very Successful
Non-Profits Now Pursuing Entrepreneurial Approaches (earned income)
Entrepreneurship Education Searching for Best Models
Summary of Social Entrepreneurship Education in the
USA
Social Entrepreneurship Curriculum is Expanding at a Rapid Rate
The Main Reason is Demand from Students seeking careers with Purpose and Meaning
University Leaders (Deans, Dept. Chairs) are interested in faculty who are Certified to teach Social Entrepreneurship
University Professors are interested in Content Ready curriculum that is High Quality and reduces course development time
The Majority of Non-Profit Organizations in the US are seeking sustainability models based on a Revenue Model (Earned Income)
Social Entrepreneurship combines the best of Entrepreneurship and Social Good
USASBEThe Largest Faculty Organization Dedicated
to Entrepreneurship in the US
USASBE - Over 1,200 members from Colleges and Universities across the US.
Built on Four Pillars Education Research Outreach Public Policy
Annual Conference – San Diego California January 8-12
Social EntrepreneurshipFastest Growing Area in
Entrepreneurship in American Colleges and Universities
USASBE Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship – Launched in 2012
Two Main Tracks – Teaching Certificate and Social Venture Certificate
Teaching Certificate – Requires a Syllabus to Complete
Social Venture – Requires a Business Plan for a Social Venture
Majority of Certificate Completions are Faculty Interested in Creating a Social Entrepreneurship Course
Core Education Modules
Eight Modules Required – Approximately one half day each Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship Identifying and Assessing Social Entrepreneurship
Opportunities Legal Issues in Social Entrepreneurship Dynamic Business Models in Social Ventures Funding Social Ventures Developing the Business Plan- Social Venture Plan Measuring the Impact of Social Ventures Implementing the Social Entrepreneurship Curriculum
Module Offerings and Partnerships
Modules are Offered in Collaboration with Key Partners The Midwest Symposium on Social Entrepreneurship
(May) The University of Missouri – Kansas City and the
Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City George Washington University – Annual
Entrepreneurship Conference (October) ICSB at George Washington University
USASBE Annual Conference (January) Locations Vary January 2016 – San Diego California
Benefits
Benefits Include: Eight workshops taught by top faculty in the field Access to ALL content in the modules including;
PowerPoint's, Cases, Teaching Strategies, Experiential Learning options, Syllabi and other class activities
Free Registration to the Midwest Symposium on Social Entrepreneurship (KC) and GWU annual Entrepreneurship Conference (DC)
Letter of Accomplishment to Deans, Department Chairs and other Officials at Participants University
On-going access to Certificate Content and a Network of Social Entrepreneurs and Educators
Certificate Status To Date
Participants enter the process in groups (cohorts)
Cohort #7 Started at GWU in October with 11 participants
75 participants have signed up for the program – 60 have completed the certificate
58 completed with a Teaching Certificate 2 with Business Ventures
An Estimated 3,000 Students per year take SE courses offered by Certificate Graduates
