Social entrepreneurship is different from nonprofit organizations primarily in their approach to funding, profit, and operational models. Social entrepreneurship combines entrepreneurial business strategies with social missions to generate revenue sustainably while promoting social good, often operating as for-profit or hybrid entities. In contrast, nonprofit organizations rely heavily on donations, government grants, and fundraising, channeling all revenue back into their social missions without distributing profits. Social enterprises aim for financial sustainability and innovation in addressing social issues, whereas nonprofits focus directly on social service and advocacy with limited revenue generation beyond donations. Additionally, social entrepreneurship balances financial return with social impact, while nonprofits primarily reinvest all funds to maximize social benefit without profit distribution. These distinctions make social entrepreneurship a blend of business and philanthropy focused on sustainability and systemic change, while nonprofits are mission-driven entities dependent on external funding to provide social services or advocacy.