Possibility of using in Poland contemporary solutions concerning philanthropy and social entrepreneurship adopted in the U.S.

The aim of this paper is to compare of the concept of philanthropy, within the scope of the wider social entrepreneurship in the United States and in Poland. The study tries to identify and to explore the approaches to the problems of contemporary changes in the relations between venture philanthropy (VP) and wide-ranging social entrepreneurship in both countries. The analysis shows differences between the American (U.S.) and Polish concept of philanthropy and social entrepreneurship. The paper attempts to compare the legal solutions, determinants and drivers referring to philanthropy in the U.S. and in Poland (including problems of tax exclusions & exemptions). This analysis will verify the hypothesis indicating that new forms of philanthropy are a good combination in the wide-ranging transformation of social entrepreneurship. The study attempts to approach the opportunity of using American strategies for supporting development of venture philanthropy in Poland. The analysis focuses on the benefits of VP and challenges for innovation in philanthropy.