Social Entrepreneurship: A Prime Lever to Lift Philanthropy?

This paper investigates barriers for Australian financial advisers in assisting high-net-worth clients with philanthropy, suggesting that exposure to social enterprises may address some. It directly addresses the social issue of increasing individual philanthropy in Australia, particularly as social needs are expected to grow with an aging and diverse population and less stable government funding for nonprofits. The paper positions financial advisers as strategic intermediaries for influencing wealthier individuals' giving behavior.