Hassay, DerekAndres, Jill2013-08-302013-11-122013-08-302013Andres, J. (2013). Critical Success Factors for Nonprofit Organizations Starting Social Enterprises (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25489http://hdl.handle.net/11023/900Increasing numbers of nonprofit organizations are launching social enterprises as a way to further their mission and generate revenue, yet there is little understanding of what factors lead some nonprofit organizations to experience social enterprise success while others fail in their efforts. Using a qualitative method and key informant interviews, this study sought to identify patterns of success across social enterprise initiatives from the perspective of five executive directors of nonprofit organizations that were operating or had previously operated one or more social enterprises, seven managers of social enterprises, and four funders of multiple social enterprises. The findings that emerged from these interviews offer insight into factors that contribute to a nonprofit organization’s ability to launch and sustain a successful social enterprise. The implications of the study are discussed with respect to the field of social enterprise, the role of government and funders, as well as nonprofit organizations that are considering the launch of a social enterprise.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Managementsocial enterprisemaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/25489