Hybrid Organization
An entity that combines the characteristics of both for-profit and non-profit organizations is known as a hybrid organization. A hybrid organization’s primary goal is to make money while also achieving social or environmental objectives. Benefit corporations, social enterprises, and cooperatives are just a few examples of the legal structures that hybrid organizations can take.
A hybrid organization’s dual bottom line, in which it aims to achieve both social or environmental goals and financial sustainability, is one of its distinguishing characteristics. This may result in a novel organizational structure in which decisions are influenced not only by profit but also by the impact on society or the environment. In addition to having access to additional sources of funding, such as grants and impact investing, hybrid organizations may also have different legal requirements and reporting obligations than traditional for-profit businesses.