Scaling Global Change is a "how to" guide for social entrepreneurs who have a vision to change the world and need a strong organizational foundation to do it. It describes how one enterprise, Room to Read, blossomed from a start-up to one of the fastest-growing nonprofits of this century. This insider's look is written by two influential thought leaders in the C-suite who know that the struggle to create a better world takes enormous effort, planning, perseverance, and talent. From focusing your complete vision to going global, this A-to-Z resource covers key aspects of building and scaling a social enterprise capable of achieving longstanding global impact.
In-depth explanations provide the theoretical underpinnings and practical business lessons to aid social entrepreneurs and social change champions in three main realms: program excellence, operational effectiveness, and strategic influence. These firsthand accounts of the real-world lessons in scaling Room to Read illustrate how ideas translate into actual day-to-day practice.
As entertaining as it is informative, Scaling Global Change brings to life the people and transformative situations along the growth trajectory of this standout nonprofit that has improved educational opportunities for more than 12 million children internationally. It's specifically designed to put this wealth of practical advice and inspiration at your fingertips by conveniently organizing material, including key takeaways at the end of each chapter.
Give your socially conscious start-up every chance of growing into a sustainable, prosperous social enterprise with Scaling Global Change: A Social Entrepreneur's Guide to Surviving the Start-up Phase and Driving Impact.