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Why Energy-Efficient Renovations Are Good Investments

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Why Energy-Efficient Renovations Are Good Investments In an age where sustainability is not just a trend but a necessity, energy-efficient renovations have emerged as a cornerstone in modern property development and ownership.

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The Best Boards Practice Good Governance

Lets Talk Nonprofit

It's really not surprising that so many individuals join nonprofit boards because they have a passion for the cause. million registered nonprofits in the U.S., Nonprofit boards are responsible for the governance of the organization. What is governance? Governance" comes from a Greek word meaning "to steer."

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The New Problem-Solving Skills That All Cities Need

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By James Anderson Here’s a new axiom fit for the 21st century: The greater the global challenge, the more likely it is to fall to local governments to fix. Local governments are left bearing the brunt and have, understandably, so far struggled. Or take the ongoing global migration wave.

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How Do Nonprofits Make Money?

The Charity CFO

Nonprofits exist to meet a societal need or provide a public benefit. Unlike an organization whose primary goal is to make money, nonprofits exist to meet a community’s needs. That said, while it’s not your primary purpose, your nonprofit must find ways to make money. . How do nonprofits make money?

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Together We Will: 3 Questions & 3 Promises to Our Nonprofit Community

NonProfit Leadership Center

The 2023 Nonprofit Leadership Conference was an amazing moment. As I looked out at the crowd of more than 750 nonprofit professionals and business leaders who gathered at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, I saw some of the most mission-centered and generous people in our communities. What is Possible When Nonprofits Come Together?

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What Would a Gift Economy Approach to Running a Nonprofit Look Like?

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Askar Abayev on pexels.com Leaders in the social sector hear it all the time: nonprofits should run like a business. The distinct purposes of businesses and nonprofits require unique approaches. Of course, nonprofits are businesses. The distinct purposes of businesses and nonprofits require unique approaches.

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Pollution Has a Class Problem in Thailand and Beyond

NonProfit Quarterly

The Risk of Lower-Income Work “The lower you are in [an] income group, your exposure increases,” said Sunil Dahiya, an analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air , explaining that oftentimes people with lower incomes work outdoors, which increases their risk. standard was introduced.