Municipal support for social entrepreneurship

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Korosec, Ronnie L.; Berman, Evan M.
• 署名单位: State University System of Florida; University of Central Florida; Louisiana State University System; Louisiana State University
• 刊物名称: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0033-3352
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2006.00601.x
• 发表日期: 2006
• 页码: 448-462
• 关键词: government; management; ACCOUNTABILITY; nonprofits

摘要

This study examines how cities he social entrepreneurship - the activity of private individuals and organizations taking initiative to address social challenges in their communities. Based on a national survey and in-depth interviews among jurisdictions with populations over 50,000, the authors find that municipalities help social entrepreneurs by increasing awareness of social problems, and by hewing them to acquire resources, coordinate with other organizations, and implement programs. Nearly three-quarters of cities provide active or moderate support, which is positively associated with the perceived effectiveness of nonprofit organizations in their communities.