Mendell, M. (2009). Social Enterprises in OECD Member Countires: What are the Financial Streams? SourceOECD Employment, 2009 (2), 96-148. This chapter discusses the importance of having alternative and diverse economic strategies, which is currently a pertinent issue in numerous countries across the world. Innovative trends for financing social enterprises, such as socially responsible investing, program-related investment, and venture philanthropy are discussed in detail. Some of the challenges and barriers faced by such programs, for example, inherent risks involved, evaluation tools and lack of appropriate legislature, are addressed in this chapter. Additionally, the authors suggest various policy measures that should be supported by governments to make social finance more feasible.