The document proposes a social entrepreneurial model for using sports to create social change. It discusses drivers like increased partnerships between organizations and a uncertain future with many social problems. It defines key concepts like entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and social entrepreneurship. The proposed model connects a social problem with a mission, strategies, intended impacts, and measures of success to test hypotheses and create social impact through sports. The model is meant to help realize the potential of sports to benefit society by addressing social issues.

1. Synthesizing Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Sport for Social Change: A Social Entrepreneurial Model William Tiga Tita, Ph.D. College of Business Administration Northeastern University 2010 ISDPA Power of Sport Summit , Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115 June 9 th – 12 th , 2010