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It's time for lean philanthropy: a case study

Startup Lessons Learned

Some food banks saw demand 3-4x normal, just as their volunteer base shrunk due to worries about COVID-19 infection. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Cars line up at a drive-thru food pantry. As soon as Eric and the Lawsons had agreed to tackle the problem, Eric began talking to people in the tech community who were willing to help.

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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.

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

Board Effect

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. Societies also benefit from 501(c)(3) organizations as they get the benefit of a social return due to the programs and services nonprofits provide.

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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. A formal code of ethics is a little different.

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Retail Reimagined: 9 Trends for the Future of Physical Retail

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Small retailers are the bedrock of our communities, and consumers will still choose to shop retail when the experience is worth it. 52% of buyers say they’ve shifted more of their spending to online due to the pandemic. Before the pandemic hit, Minnesota brand TC Running had two brick-and-mortar stores and zero ecommerce presence.

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12 Questions: Meet Connie Carlson (USA)

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In our 12 Questions blog series, we feature interviews with someone from the crowdSPRING community. For these interviews, we pick people who add value to our community – in the blog, in the forums, in the projects. Plainly – activities that make crowdSPRING a better community. Connie lives and works in Northern Minnesota.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Computer Software. NAME Verizon Communications. Media & Marketing. Small Business. More Industries. Accounting. Advertising. Broadcasting & Entertainment. Computer Hardware. Consumer Products. Defense & Aerospace. Financial Services & Insurance. Food & Tobacco. Hospitality. Industrial Goods & Services. Marketing & Strategy. NAME Yahoo.