Are Mediterranean Nonprofits Adopting the Social Enterprise Model?

Arceiz, Francisco José López; Pérez-Grueso, Ana José Bellostas; Rivera, Pilar

doi:10.1007/s11266-023-00576-w

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“…Others have been designed in an over-simplified way, failing to account for the specificities of non-profit and hybrid organizations (e.g. revenue sources in López-Arceiz et al. , 2024) and/or eliminating fundamental blocks (e.g.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…canvases) focused on non-profit organizations and sustainability (e.g. Joyce and Paquin, 2016;Sparviero, 2019;Cardeal et al, 2020;Daou et al, 2020;Landoni and Trabucchi, 2020;Sanderse et al, 2020;L opez-Arceiz, 2024).However, these new models have significant limitations in theory (few citations in scholarly journals) or in practice (limited adoption). Indeed, many are not used because they have been designed in an over-complex way or far from the traditional way in which these models are normally used (e.g.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…canvases) focused on non-profit organizations and sustainability (e.g. Joyce and Paquin, 2016; Sparviero, 2019; Cardeal et al ., 2020; Daou et al ., 2020; Landoni and Trabucchi, 2020; Sanderse et al ., 2020; López-Arceiz, 2024). However, these new models have significant limitations in theory (few citations in scholarly journals) or in practice (limited adoption).…”

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Non-profit and hybrid organizations as multi-sided platforms: insights from the analysis of sustainability models

Landoni,

Trabucchi

2024

EJIM

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PurposeThis study investigates the sustainability models of non-profit and hybrid organizations, which aim to balance economic, social and environmental objectives. The research introduces the Sustainability Model Canvas to analyze these organizations and identify common patterns, unique characteristics and managerial insights to balance the triple bottom line.Design/methodology/approachThe research utilizes the Sustainability Model Canvas to examine the sustainability models of 200 non-profit and hybrid organizations. Data were collected from secondary sources, including articles, reports and websites. The analysis was conducted using the activity system theoretical framework, which helped to identify design elements and themes within the business models of the studied organizations.FindingsThe study reveals four primary sustainability model patterns: donated income, earned income, public income and auto-generated income. An additional mixed approach pattern is identified, combining elements from the four primary patterns. The research highlights the parallels between these sustainability models and multi-sided platform business models, offering managerial suggestions for leveraging these patterns to achieve sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is based on secondary data, which may limit the depth of insights compared to primary data collection. At the same time, the chance to consider hybrid organization through multi-sided platform lenses provides relevant contributions to both the literature streams.Practical implicationsThe identified sustainability model patterns and managerial suggestions can serve as blueprints for non-profit and hybrid organizations aiming to design or innovate their sustainability models. The Sustainability Model Canvas offers a practical tool for organizations to visualize and balance their triple bottom line objectives.Social implicationsThe research underscores the importance of integrating social and environmental considerations into business models, promoting a holistic approach to sustainability that can lead to broader social and environmental benefits.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the business model literature by extending the focus beyond traditional profit-oriented organizations to include non-profit and hybrid organizations. The introduction of the Sustainability Model Canvas provides a new tool for designing and analyzing sustainability-oriented business models. The study also suggests considering sustainability models as multi-sided platforms, offering new insights for both academic and practical applications.

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confidence: 99%