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Andrew Ek My re-spinning of the Public v. Charter schools debate: http://andrewcek.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/in-the-schools-debate-it-is-no... I'd love to hear your thoughts!

114 weeks ago from Education

Cameron Plommer As a big fan of the 37 Signals approach to running a business, I wonder if their principles could be applied to non-profits. Specifically that companies should build a product or service, charge money and make profit, while not taking VC money. Should more non-profits try to be social enterprises?

117 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

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: I'm not that familiar with the principles of 37 Signals, but I do think that more nonprofits have to start thinking about the social enterprise ...MoreI'm not that familiar with the principles of 37 Signals, but I do think that more nonprofits have to start thinking about the social enterprise model. With competition for resources greater than ever, nonprofits needs to be innovative and more business-like to achieve success and sustainability.
117 weeks ago

Clare Joyce: I've read some very convincing arguments by Muhammad Yunus of Grameen Bank and Jacqueline Novogratz of the Acumen Fund that the social business, ...MoreI've read some very convincing arguments by Muhammad Yunus of Grameen Bank and Jacqueline Novogratz of the Acumen Fund that the social business, for-profit model instills much needed innovation and discipline into the philanthropic sector.
117 weeks ago

Jason H. Parker Have you started your own non-profit? Would you be willing to briefly discuss the process with those who wish to do so as well? Please leave your contact information as a reply to this post.

117 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

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Jason H. Parker: Kristina--your organization sounds great. I'm following on twitter now.

Emily--would love to communicate with you. What's the best form of ...MoreKristina--your organization sounds great. I'm following on twitter now.

Emily--would love to communicate with you. What's the best form of communication for you? Would PMing on brazen be enough, or would email or the phone be better?

Thanks!
117 weeks ago

Kristina Summers: Thanks Jason - it may sound silly - but I got a masters in the Non-profit studies from UGA and probably one of the best reference books we used ...MoreThanks Jason - it may sound silly - but I got a masters in the Non-profit studies from UGA and probably one of the best reference books we used (and don't laugh)was "The Nonprofit Kit for Dummies" - comes complete with software with all the necessary forms and everything. great resource.
117 weeks ago

Sal Pellettieri http://www.entertheblog.com/2010/01/28/are-checklists-worth-the-effort-t... Any feedback would be appreciated, thx!

121 weeks ago from Education

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Sal Pellettieri: Hi Angela, Our ETA for first roll-out is in a month (early April). This will be our 'Alpha' version, which means we will be looking for testers ...MoreHi Angela, Our ETA for first roll-out is in a month (early April). This will be our 'Alpha' version, which means we will be looking for testers for feedback on features and any bugs. Let me know if you're interested in more details.
116 weeks ago

Angela Palmier: I would LOVE more information. This looks fantastic and at first glance, looks like this would be a great resource for our clients......maybe for ...MoreI would LOVE more information. This looks fantastic and at first glance, looks like this would be a great resource for our clients......maybe for us as well! Thank you for the response!
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