Business Planning for Enduring Social Impact: A Root Cause How-to Guide

A Social-Entrepreneurial Approach to Solving Social Problems

Business Planning for Enduring Social Impact applies the strategic rigor and financial savvy of traditional private-sector business planning to social problem solving. This practical guide provides an introduction to business planning for enduring social impact and leads readers through a four-step process for creating an actionable business plan. The book draws on Root Cause’s unique business planning methodology, developed through consulting engagements with dozens of organizations and through Root Cause's experience with the social enterprise initiatives that it has started and grown.

The guide is an essential tool for organizations seeking to:

Define organizational focus and strategy and establish a clear road map
Build a financially sustainable model by creating a plan to establish reliable streams of philanthropic support, earned income, and/or in-kind resources
Establish rigorous methods of measuring impact for the organization and its stakeholders
Make data-driven decisions that lead to improvements to the organization and its activities
Build partnerships with stakeholders in all three sectors – public, private, and nonprofit

Key features include a glossary of business planning terms, plus an outline, sample workplan, and sample business plan for enduring social impact.

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