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When It Comes to Promoting Prosperity, Production Beats Consumption

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Between 2016 and 2019 , nearly half of global giving by US foundations went to health, while environment and human rights accounted for roughly 11 percent each, followed by agriculture and education. Or they may have particular interest or attachment to certain social causes. The empirical record is clear.

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Putting Health at the Center of Climate Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

These communities lack access to health care , struggle with food insecurity and water scarcity , and generally have difficulty meeting basic needs. The program is now starting to provide access to financing, as well as health services in countries such as Indonesia and Mexico, including guidance on self-care, nutrition, and family planning.

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Not Invented, But Scaled Here

Stanford Social Innovation Review

On one hand, social enterprises and other small innovative organizations can be an engine for conceptualizing, designing, testing, and validating new solutions to old problems. Community Health Entrepreneurs earned a better living. To date VisionSpring has sold 8.7 in economic impact. It seemed a perfect match.

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How an Irish Bakery Became a Healing Workplace

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: DarioGaona on istock.com Caroline Johnston, founder of GreenIsland Bakery in Washington, DC, says that she “always wanted to create a social enterprise” to help women recover from trauma. GreenIsland’s is not a unique business model but is emblematic of what are sometimes called employment social enterprises (ESEs).

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Reimagining the Role of Business in Protecting Biodiversity

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Biodiversity Loss and Global Corporations The imminent loss of one million species presents a grave threat, impacting human health, food security, rural communities worldwide, and over half of the global GDP. Effectively managing biodiversity risks has become an imperative in the financial market.

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Choosing a Marketing Automation Application for Your Nonprofit: 5 Steps to Success

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Remember that marketing automation tools are SaaS products (or software as a subscription). If you’re just looking for simple newsletter sends and database management, you might need one thing. Our clients include nonprofit organizations, health and human service providers, schools, municipalities, and social enterprises.

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Why A Hazardous Materials Assessment Is Important

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Asbestos Disposal: The health effects caused by exposure to asbestos, also known as chrysotile, are wide-ranging. This is used in a variety of different products from roofing shingles to ceiling tiles. While the particles in the paint may not be harmful to individuals on the outside, they are a big health concern when exposed.