Social Entrepreneurship Financing Methods

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Prof., Entrepreneurship Faculty, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 M.Sc. Entrepreneurship Management, University of Kharazmi, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Todays, social entrepreneurship is recognized as a way of effective and sustainable economic and social development. So, this concept needs more attention on the society and the country level. However, financing is a strategic issues that social entrepreneurs are facing in launching and managing social businesses. The aims of this study is to identify the ways of financing social entrepreneurship. Methodology of the study is survey approach and the purpose is an applied research. Data was gathered by researcher made questionnaire that validity are confirmed by experts and reliability was proved by Alpha. Statistical population, are executives and social entrepreneurs in Tehran city. The sample included 120 active social entrepreneurs. Data analysis is done by descriptive statistics and confirmative factor analysis. The results showed that grants, in come, investment, and government support are the most important role in social entrepreneurship financing.

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