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Merging and Acquisitions as a Strategic Tool for Nonprofit Growth

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Not all mergers require such significant investment, but since nonprofits cant bank profits for future investmentand social enterprises often struggle to maintain margins that would support rapid growththis leaves us primarily dependent on fundraising campaigns and specific investable moments as vehicles for scaling.

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3 strategies for more meaningful donor engagement 

Candid

As we expanded into a social enterprise and holistic women’s empowerment initiative, I struggled with fundraising. Remember, you’re not just seeking funds—you’re inviting donors to join a movement, to become active participants in creating meaningful impact. Tailor your communications to reflect these nuanced interests.

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The Societal Role of Social Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Theodore Lechterman & Johanna Mair The field of social entrepreneurship often takes its normative foundations for granted. Social enterprises seek to address social problems using business strategies. Social enterprises driven by a desire to improve lives can also get mired in ideological conflict.

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4 Sustainable Fundraising Revenue Streams for Nonprofits

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Shoe Drive Fundraisers According to Funds2Orgs , the shoe drive fundraiser is an extremely profitable long-term revenue-generating activity. Essentially, youll partner with a shoe drive fundraising provider to collect gently worn, new and used shoes from your community. Not convinced that a social enterprise will work for you?

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Diaspora Philanthropy 3.0

Stanford Social Innovation Review

As a result, many young Indian-Americans, despite being aware and active on social and environmental issues, feel limited affinity for India and charities working there. Decades of focusing on cultivating businessmen (and a few women) in their 50s, 60s, and 70s has shaped fundraising practices to a large degree.

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10 Essential Social Media Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

10 Essential Social Media Tools for Nonprofits. Want to become more effective with your Nonprofit, Social Enterprise or NGO? Check out this line up of great Social Media Marketing Tools for Nonprofits by George. Social media plays a significant role in the online promotion of your nonprofit, charity or NGO.

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ESG Needs a Shared Language

Stanford Social Innovation Review

While nonprofits and social enterprises tend to want to use it as a tool to force companies to contribute to the SDGs, investors want consistent measures to evaluate financial decisions (namely risk), and business leaders want not to incur higher costs.