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Nonprofit Organizations: How They Work and What They Do

Board Effect

Generally, nonprofits must take the following steps to establish a nonprofit organization: Fill out an application to become a nonprofit organization File a charter stating the nonprofit’s purpose with the designated state department (usually the Secretary of State) Draw up articles of incorporation Form a board of directors Hold the first board meeting (..)

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Live From the Startup Bus – A bit freaked out (Post #1)

Up and Running

Instead of packing up, I’m pacing the 50,000 square feet halls of 1871 in Chicago , still a bit scared, still totally freaked out - about living on a bus with complete strangers. Here’s the bus schedule: Sunday – Departs Chicago for Nashville, TN. Know your role, Chicago Startup Guy. Chicago Startup Guy.

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States of Innovation, Going Gonzeaux Tour – 2012

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

Instead of doing the boring (and convenient) thing of taking a cheap flight from Chicago to Disneytown, I’m opting to drive through the heartland and a bit of the south — I’m going Gonzeaux (“GAWN zoe”) on my way to FEI. Phil Duncan , Global Chief Design Officer with P&G is a featured speaker at FEI.

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6 Women Entrepreneurs Who Failed Before Succeeding

Women Entrepreneurs Can

In 1986, Winfrey got her chance at success when she won the Miss Black Tennessee title. It would be her position at AM Chicago that would change her life. The iconic designer suffered many setbacks but kept working until she found her true calling. This opened doors for her, including a job offer at WJZ-TV as a co-anchor.

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The Art of Work with Jeff Goins [VIDEO]

Up and Running

Jeff is a full-time write who lives just outside of Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, son, and Border Collie. I made a transition from working a day job, to starting an online business, then we started to double, and triple our income every year, really got to design the life that my wife and I, and members of our family wanted to live.

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Forget The ‘Likes’ – How To Market Effectively Using Today’s Facebook

YoungUpstarts

For example, you can create content designed to drive people to your website; get them to engage with you; to sign up for an event; or even track visitors. Are you a sports bar owner in Miami who wants to attract Chicago Bears fans to watch the games at your place every week? You can target people based on their interests.