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Rising To The Top: Founder, CEO on Supporting All WOC To Succeed

Fundraising Leadership

After two years she transferred to the University of Florida, graduating in 1999 with degrees in political science and business, and the intention of going to law school. She adds, “People need to understand who you are and what your value is. It was not for a visit, but to begin classes. And she went alone.

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Trust Is The Best Currency: CEO, Founder Stamps Approval on Products for Parents

Fundraising Leadership

shopsmarter ” In her early years of entrepreneurship after graduating from York University in 1994 with a double degree in mass communications and political science, Vinderine, who stands just under 5 feet tall, says she endured not only gender bias, but height bias when connecting with funders and clients in person. “As

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Cody holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Rhetoric from Wabash College. He's been a valued member of Bloomerang since the doors opened in 2012. Author information Cody Lawson Product Manager at Bloomerang Cody is a Product Manager at Bloomerang.

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Reconnecting Economics Education with Today’s Global Realities

NonProfit Quarterly

Like many others who challenge neoliberalism , Ostrom found academic success in the United States outside of economics—in her case, in political science.

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The United Nations’ Innovation Learning Journey

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The types of individuals joining the UN are usually trained in negotiation, political science, and international relations, where technical know-how and managerial skills are not pronounced. ” Why?

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Giving vs. Sharing: The Power of Community in Major Gifts Fundraising

iMarketSmart

They never even try to deliver value to donors. Enhanced identity “Sharing” delivers more value to the donor than just “giving.” American Political Science Review, 75 (2), 306-318. [6] Oddly, charities often expect this unnatural “always give” behavior from donors. Non-reciprocal giving can be deadly. Hamilton. [4]

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Collaboration Across Social Boundaries: A Practical Guide

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. Listening to and valuing the knowledge from the user group gave rise to novel suggestions like a central mailbox system.