SAGE Business Cases: Social Impact Series

• Social Impact Series Editors

  Dr. Maria Ballesteros-Sola, Cal State University Channel Islands Dr. Rachida Justo, IE Business School

• Call for Papers

  Partner with SAGE to develop your Social Impact teaching case. view series submissions GUIDELINES SAGE Publishing continues to grow its global case collection, SAGE Business Cases, in particular in key areas we care deeply about, such as the rich and interdisciplinary topic of social impact and social enterprises. SAGE is pleased to offer case authors: - Double-blind peer review of your case and teaching notes - A thorough editorial process, working to develop your ideas and prepare cases for successful publication - Freedom to include your students in the case research and writing process - Copyright in your name and final PDF for ease of use in your classroom - $500 when your case is published - An international audience for your work Have you ever gone searching for a suitable case in social impact or social enterprise but could not find one? Do you have an idea or a rough case draft? Have you written a social impact-related case you currently used in your classroom?Bring it to SAGE and we’ll work with you to develop your idea. We also encourage students to work alongside you as case writing enables students to apply theory to real-world situations, and they benefit from co-publication credits.  Suggested topics include: - Social entrepreneurship, social business and social enterprise - Certified B-Corporations - New legal structures such as B-Corp, L3C, Social Purpose Corporation - Shared Value & Corporate Social Responsibility - Bottom of the Pyramid - Impact investment and funding - Social innovation - Scaling & Growth - Nonprofits’ earned income strategies - Governance The topics above are merely an illustration. We encourage a broad spectrum of cases on all topics related to social impact from various industries, geographical areas and diverse business subdisciplines. We are also welcoming teaching cases that explore not only successful social impact enterprises, but also those that provide opportunities to learn from failures. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Rolling - We look for cases between 1,000 and 5,000 words. - Please include discussion questions and teaching notes. - Authors receive decisions within 6-8 weeks of submission. - Manuscripts are accepted through our ScholarOne portal. - Submissions guidelines and templates are available on the author resources page. View author resources For questions and sample cases, contact: Rachel Taliaferro, Editor, rachel.taliaferro@sagepub.com

• Cases from the Social Impact Series

  Allbirds: Sustainable Innovation Disrupting the Casual Shoe Industry Amar Desh Amar Gram e-Shop: An e-Commerce Initiative for Development of Rural Economy Through Inclusive Marketing Balloon Latam: Initiating Sustainable Development in Rural Communities Bina Swadaya: The Indonesian Third Sector in Action Business Model Innovation of a Social Enterprise in the Scandinavian Electricity Retail Market Carlisle Central Farmers Market: A Social Enterprise Start-Up Facing Failure Ciclo Orgânico: The Challenge of Selling Impact Ecotact: Making Public Restrooms in Kenya Sustainable and Attractive Employment Versus Environment: The Complexities of Managing the Interests of Northern Pulp's Multiple Stakeholders How to Scale Social Innovation in the Bottom of Pyramid Market: The Story of Kenya's Innovation Eye Centre How to Scale Up Food Banking Through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: The Case of the India FoodBanking Network Inclusive Fish Farming in Uganda: The Success of Co-Building at iFish Farm Innovation and Growth: The Case of Junior Achievement Nigeria Keeping Hope Afloat: Emirates Friendship Hospital’s Mission to Serve the Poor M Social Catering: Challenges of Scaling a Social Enterprise Managing a Leadership Transition in a Non-Governmental Organization MBI, Inc. at the Crossroads of Becoming a Certified Benefit Corporation Practical Challenges in Fundraising at an International Development NGO Scaling Strategies of Social Enterprises in Fair-Trade Markets: Meru Herbs in Kenya Scottish Bakery Visited by the Royal: How a Social Enterprise Fulfills Its Mission and Maximizes Social Impact The Case of the Hand in Hand Rice Value Chain Initiative in India: How Can Social Enterprises Catalyze Inclusive Market Development? Scottish Bakery Visited by the Royal: How a Social Enterprise Fulfills Its Mission and Maximizes Social Impact The Strauss Energy Business Model: Affordable Technology Innovation to Empower Kenya and Light Up the World To Collaborate or Not? Dilemmas of an Orphanage in an Arab Country Totohealth in East Africa: Reaching Financial Sustainability in the Bottom of Pyramid Healthcare Market