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.
