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What Is a 501(c)(3) Organization, and What Are The Different Types?

Board Effect

As straightforward as that sounds, nonprofit boards must be aware of the rules and restrictions that govern nonprofits to continue operating legally. The federal government describes the types of nonprofits exempt from federal income tax in the 501(c)(3) section of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

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15 Strategic Questions for Volunteer Boards to Ask

Board Effect

National and global changes are currently challenging nonprofit and community organization boards to revisit the ways they: Manage risks Demonstrate transparency Engage in succession planning Bolster security We’ll explore each of these topics more fully to guide your board as it strives for a meaningful strategic plan. Curious to learn more?

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The Secret History of Minnesota Part 1: Engineering Research Associates

Steve Blank

Meanwhile the biggest and fastest scientific computer companies were in Minnesota. Applicants were told that ERA was doing electronics work for government and industry. For the next decade ERA would continue to deliver a stream of special-purpose code breaking electronic systems and subsystems for the Navy cryptologic community.

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What Is the Difference Between Business Ethics and Social Responsibility?

Board Effect

In a business sense, corporate leaders must follow the right behavior to benefit the good of everyone including the shareholders, stakeholders, employees, customers, and the community. Social responsibility refers to businesses doing what they can to benefit their communities. Defining Social Responsibility.

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It's time for lean philanthropy: a case study

Startup Lessons Learned

Minneapolis, Minnesota: Cars line up at a drive-thru food pantry. We’re hopeful that by sharing our story, others in the tech and philanthropic world can get some ideas for ways they can use lean principles to help their communities through this trying time.

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Getting Lean in Education – By Getting Out of the Classroom

Steve Blank

While the federal government and corporations have dumped a ton of money into STEM education research, a disappointing few of these brave new ideas have made it into practice. These classroom innovations often remain effectively a secret – unknown to most STEM educators or the research community at large.

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When choosing Austin’s next City Manager, find a tech-forward candidate

Austin Startup

The City of Austin operates as a council-manager form of government, where City Council sets the policy and budget and the City Manager implements both. Spencer Cronk is the Minneapolis City Coordinator and previously served as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Administration. Why does the City Manager matter?