Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise

Featured Resources

Wesleyan students and alumni have full access to Vault.com's online library through the Liberal Arts Career Network. In addition, you can download some of the Vault guides free of charge and get more in-depth job search information.

• STUDENTS: Click here to access WesVAULT through your student portfolio on the "Online Resources & Passwords" page (in the Beyond Campus section).
• ALUMNI: Click here to access WesVAULT through WesNet, the online alumni community, on the "CRC Resources & Passwords" page (in the Resources section).

CareerSearch is a highly searchable database of more than 2 million domestic organizations. Find companies/institutions in the social service industry and in your geographic region of interest, then read a little about them and get connected to their web sites.

General Resources

• Ashoka - Ashoka's mission is to develop the profession of social entrepreneurship around the world. It is a global non-profit organization that searches the world for social entrepreneurs - extraordinary individuals with unprecedented ideas for change in their communities. Recommended by alum Bill Carter '68, Social Entrepreneur.

• Center for Social Entrepreneurship - Basic information of interest on SE, plus a useful Resource section.
• Corporation for Enterprise Development - NPO that works to expand economic opportunities for all.
• Echoing Green - Excellent organization that provides seed financing to social entrepreneurs.  Use the Resources section to find more sites dedicated to social entrepreneurship and social enterprise.
• Management Help - Information on social entrepreneurship.
• Social Enterprise Coalition – An organization based in the UK that promotes social enterprise.  Helpful information.
• Social Venture Network – Use this site’s Member Profiles section to indentify potential employers who adhere to principles of social responsibility and sustainability.
• Social Enterprise Alliance – The association of individuals and organizations building effective, more sustainable nonprofits through earned income strategies. Great directory of NPOs with social enterprises.