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Small Firms Are Still a Big Missed Opportunity in Development Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

But when we look at philanthropy in the US and Europe, the list of private foundations that have a primary focus on SME growth is extremely small, just over a dozen. Why is philanthropy still hesitant? Not philanthropy’s problem. Expand the use of philanthropy and patient capital to test new business models.

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Does the Next Generation Need to Work at Nonprofits?

NonProfit PRO

Should the next generation go into the nonprofit industry to make a social impact? Or, are there ample opportunities within corporations, social enterprises, and developing small business and actively engaging in philanthropy for the next generations?

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How to start a corporate philanthropy program

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to start a corporate philanthropy program. But what about those businesses that don’t have a philanthropy program in place? How to start a corporate philanthropy program Infographic by Quill Other related articles. Get Free Stock Photos for your Nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise. This graphic can help.

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Global Bank Executive Moonlights as Owner of a Social-Enterprise Restaurant

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay. courtesy of Share Hope. April Tam Smith’s restaurant in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen gives people jobs with dignity, and the proceeds go toward several charities, including one that starts schools in war-torn Congo.

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Boomer Leaders Should Learn to Share Their Power — Like I Did

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Jetson Getty Images The long-time head of a Louisiana social enterprise wasn’t ready to retire but had a plan that was better for him and the organization: to co-lead with a rising-star millennial. By Raymond A.

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CauseTalk Radio Ep18: 5 Trends in Cause Market with Network for Good

Selfish Giving

From crowdsourced philanthropy to social enterprise spin-offs, we have a lot of great examples of businesses doing well and good. This week, Megan and I talk with Kate Olsen about 5 cause marketing trends as highlighted in Network for Good’s latest white paper.

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No, social enterprise and earned revenues will not solve nonprofits’ funding problems

Non Profit AF

Hi everyone, for those who missed the Unicorns Unite’s 5-year virtual reunion event on Valentine’s Day, the other co-authors and.