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In Search of Inclusive Social Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DJ Bola could fully realize the potential of his venture and started to attend events and form connections within the social entrepreneurship ecosystem. There are still only a few examples of successful social enterprises serving poorer people at scale that were created by entrepreneurs from those communities.

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Nonprofit Boards Efforts to Diversify

NonProfit Quarterly

Fortunately, in recent years, some nonprofits have successfully diversified their boards, recruiting members with lived experiences that align with the communities being served by paying attention to demographics such as age, race, socioeconomic status, education, religion, disability, and diversity in thought and professional experience.

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Tips and Strategies for Students to Successfully Pursue a Career in the Nonprofit Industry

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

However, understanding the nonprofit industry, gaining relevant experience and education, and developing key skills can be challenging. Some common types of nonprofits include charitable organizations, foundations, advocacy groups, social welfare organizations, and religious organizations.

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The Future of Family Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

If you give with your family or a family, whether through a donor-advised fund, a foundation, a giving circle, or anything in between, you are connected to family philanthropy. These two foundations exemplify not just expanded giving but a move away from default positions and toward more purpose-driven, problem-focused philanthropy.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

The WHAT IF Conference is for anyone who supports nonprofit organizations, especially staff and board members, volunteers, donors, foundations and corporate funders. INBOUND's purpose is to provide the inspiration, education, and connections you need to transform your business. Impact Foundary / McClellan Park, CA / $200. INBOUND 2016.

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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is the only national conference expressly designed to prepare 400+ college students for a career in the social sector. 12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences / San Diego, CA / Less than $200.

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Who Will Be the Next $100,000 Purpose Prize Winner? - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

Each year they give prizes ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to 15 people over the age of 60 creating new and innovative ways to tackle tough social problems, from reforming education to improving healthcare, curbing global warming to ending poverty. Start your nomination today for the 2008 Purpose Prize. The Deadline is March 1.