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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PLAN

 

By the end of this unit, submit the final version of your project. You have completed components of this project throughout the course. In this unit, you will synthesize these into a comprehensive social entrepreneurship plan and paper. Be sure to revise the earlier components based on instructor and fellow learners' feedback and to complete any additional elements required before submitting your final project.

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
• Length of paper: 15 to 20 pages, excluding the abstract, title pages, table of contents, reference list, and appendices.
• References: A minimum of 15 references, with at least 8 of these references from peer-reviewed sources. All references listed must be cited in the body of the text.
• Font and size: Arial, 10 point
• Formatting: The paper must be completed using APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
• Content: Your plan should follow the format below and include:
  • Title page.
  • Table of contents.
  • Abstract. An abstract is a synopsis or executive summary of your paper that also describes the purpose of the paper and what it accomplishes.
  • Introduction. This is a brief restatement of your approach and assumptions, and notes the background the reader will need in order to understand your approach and how you intend to address the key issues.
  • The nonprofit organization and its cause. This section presents an overview of the selected nonprofit organization and the cause it addresses. Provide the reader with an in-depth understanding of the type of nonprofit organization you have studied, its cause, and how the nonprofit addresses that cause.
  • Social entrepreneurship theory base. This section provides the reader with an in-depth understanding of the theories and methods of social entrepreneurship that apply to your selected nonprofit organization.
  • Social entrepreneurship analysis. This section integrates the subjects above and provides a current description and analysis of the organization's social entrepreneurship activities. The analytical presentation should provide the reader with sufficient information to understand and support the findings.
  • Social entrepreneurship opportunities. This section presents a plan of at minimum three new social entrepreneurship and enterprise opportunities for the organization to undertake. The presentation of the opportunities should provide the reader with sufficient information to understand the opportunity, who will be involved, the strategies to integrate stakeholders, and the potential benefits to the organization.
  • Social media plan. This section supports the social entrepreneurship opportunities provided above. The presentation of the social media plan should provide the reader with detailed information directly tied to the social entrepreneurship activity, including sample e-communication material (for example, Facebook, Twitter, e-newsletter, et cetera).
  • Findings, recommendations, and conclusions. This section summarizes your findings and recommendations, and states the impact of your research and proposed plan on social entrepreneurship and enterprise for your selected nonprofit organization.
  • Reference list. List a minimum of 15 references, with at least eight of these from peer-reviewed sources. All references listed must be cited in the body of the text.
  • Appendices. Not required. If included, appendices should be relevant and provide supporting information relative to the topic. GRADING RUBRIC ON BOTTOM

    CRITERIA	NON-PERFORMANCE	BASIC	PROFICIENT	DISTINGUISHED
    Employ methods of social entrepreneurship appropriate to the nonprofit setting. 20%	Fails to employ methods of social entrepreneurship to the nonprofit setting and its social cause.	Articulates theories and principles regarding methods of social entrepreneurship to the nonprofit setting and its social cause.	Analyzes theories and principles regarding methods of social entrepreneurship to the nonprofit setting and its social cause.	Evaluates theories and principles regarding methods of social entrepreneurship to the nonprofit setting and its social cause, and enhances understanding of conclusions with real-world examples.
    Analyze opportunities available for social entrepreneurship or earned income as a means of support for the mission and vision of the nonprofit organization. 20%	Fails to analyze opportunities for social entrepreneurship of the nonprofit organization.	Articulates opportunities for social entrepreneurship of the nonprofit organization.	Analyzes opportunities for social entrepreneurship of the nonprofit organization.	Evaluates opportunities for social entrepreneurship of the nonprofit organization and enhances understanding by providing real-world examples of earned income strategies to be employed.
    Evaluate cross-sector and cross-cultural effects of social entrepreneurship. 20%	Fails to evaluate cross sector and cross-cultural effects of social entrepreneurship.	Articulates cross sector and cross-cultural effects of social entrepreneurship.	Analyzes cross sector and cross-cultural effects of social entrepreneurship.	Evaluates cross sector and cross-cultural effects of social entrepreneurship, and validates conclusions with real-world examples of the organization's cross-sector and cross-cultural relationships.
    Lead performance to achieve innovations in organizational programs and goals. 20%	Fails to lead performance to achieve innovations in organizational programs and goals.	Articulates lead performance strategies to achieve innovation in organizational programs and goals.	Analyzes lead performance strategies to achieve innovation in organizational programs and goals.	Evaluates lead performance strategies to achieve innovation in organizational programs and goals and enhances understanding by providing real-world examples of the organization’s collaborative partners.
    Utilize communication strategies that address the styles of multiple audiences. 20%	Fails to utilize communication strategies that address the styles of multiple audiences.	Articulates communication strategies that address the styles of multiple audiences.	Analyzes communication strategies that address the styles of multiple audiences.	Evaluates communication strategies that address the styles of multiple audiences and enhances understanding by providing real world examples of the organization's communication strategies.