Impact of social networks on social proactiveness among the non profit organizations in Sri Lanka

Abstract

Social networks have emerged as a key paradigm for entrepreneurial performance in non-profit organizations. The aim of the study was to determine whether social networks and social proactivity among non-profit organizations are related. On the basis, existing literature was reviewed. One-hundred and ten non-governmental organizations in the Ampara District, Sri Lanka, were studied through data collected from owners or managers of the organizations. addition to using percentages and a descriptive methodology, non-parametric regression was also employed to analyze the data in the study. Findings revealed, social networks and social proactivity among non-profit organizations in Sri Lanka has significant positive association. The study suggested that the government and policymakers in Sri Lanka should create better policies and provide NPOs more target-oriented support. This study contributes to filling a gap in the literature by identifying the importance of social network for social proactiveness of non-profit organizations.