8.The organization is increasingly in charge of its own destiny as opposed to being dependent on the priorities of its funders. The organization is willing to take reasonable risks. The organization is guided by sound business principles. The organization proceeds conservatively but is not hesitant in making changes. Leadership is capable of making tough staff choices.
Leadership is willing to open up the organization's control systems.
The organization is able to end programs that are no longer working or are no longer needed. The organization has accepted the importance of earning money. The organization values candor and is honest about its products, services, market, competition and resources. The organization is interested in being entrepreneurial because its board, staff and volunteers are passionate about what it might do for the organization 3. The organization is clear about why it would be interested in heading down the path of social entrepreneurship.