Nonprofits offer services to disadvantaged populations, mobilize collective action, and
advocate for civil rights. Conducting this work requires significant resources, raising the …

Whereas a lot of resources have been devoted to performance measurement in the nonprofit
sector, the measurement efforts have been hindered by the concerns over credibility of …

Social enterprises mix economic and social objectives, forming a bridge between non-profit
and profit enterprises. Mission statements are a strategic tool that can provide a company …

This study aims to identify the components of mission statements of Italian benefit
corporations certified as B Corps and analyse those expressing and leading to financial and …

Nonprofit activity produces social benefits, brings engaged actors in social networks, and
promotes a sense of community and belonging by instilling shared values and norms …

Missions are central to all nonprofit organizations, and establish their purposes. However,
formal mission statements can fail to provide a true picture of a nonprofit's mission. This …

A number of studies have shown that arts and cultural programs offer multifarious benefits to
individuals and communities. However, there has been little discussion in the public …

Zoos and Aquariums are increasingly being called upon to engage in conservation
education to advance conservation goals and justify the keeping of captive animals. Further …

This study examined the impact of publicness on public value creation in social enterprises
from the perspective of integrative publicness. Our findings show that internal control is …

The topic of social impact assessment (SIA) is growing in importance, and this is especially
true for social enterprises. The mission of solving social problems is the main feature of …