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LEGO And Ashoka Want To Help You Change The World Through Playful Learning
July 2nd, 2014 | Source: Forbes
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Permanent Housing for Homeless Veterans, Serene Haven Inc.
May 24th, 2014 | Source: www.SaveVeteranHousing.com
Serene Haven is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to helpinghomeless veterans, one veteran at a time. Serene Haven offers permanenthousing for homeless veterans while traditional programs are transitional and only for twenty four (24) months.
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Online Donation Rates are Higher Than Ever Before
April 9th, 2014 | Source: M+R
M+R Benchmarks Study explains what’s going on in the world of online advocacy & fundraising
Now in its eighth year, the M+R Benchmarks Study, cosponsored by NTEN, analyzes the data that matters most to nonprofit online programs. The goal of the Study is to set benchmarks that help nonprofits measure their online performance, track progress, and guide strategy with an eye toward more effective fundraising and advocacy.
Here are 8 big trends that emerged from the nonprofits we surveyed:
1. The average one-time online donation amount to a nonprofit was $68 in 2013.
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Nonprofit Growth Outpaces For-Profits in U.S.
March 10th, 2014 | Source: NPQ
Although the overall economy has been expanding slowly, the nonprofit sector is vibrant, according to a recent report in the New York Times.
From 2001 to 2011, the Times reports that the number of nonprofits in the United States grew 25 percent, while the number of for-profit businesses rose by half a percent, quoting recent figures compiled by the Urban Institute.
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STUDY: AMERICA'S NATURAL GAS SYSTEM IS LEAKY AND IN NEED OF A FIX
February 13th, 2014 | Source: Mitchell Foundation
The first thorough comparison of evidence for natural gas system leaks confirms that organizations including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have underestimated U.S. methane emissions generally, as well as those from the natural gas industry specifically.
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How Adopting Eco-Friendly Policies Can Directly Benefit Your Brand
February 6th, 2014 | Source: VNN
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The 5 Most Difficult Risks to Overcome as a Start-up
February 3rd, 2014 | Source: VNN
Starting your own company is a rewarding yet scary experience. You have no idea if your idea is going to be a success or when you will start to draw a salary from your company. But the risks don’t end there. Macro economic headwinds might seem abstract, but things can go quickly wrong when you are at the helm of a fledgling company. So what are some of the bigger risks to consider as the owner of a start-up company?
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Microfinance: Tiny loans are getting more expensive
February 1st, 2014 | Source: The Economist
Interest on the minuscule loans made by microfinance outfits has always been high, but over the past few years it has become even higher. A recent paper, using data on over 1,500 microfinance institutions (MFIs) from around the world, shows that for the smallest loans, typically less than $150, the average rate climbed steadily from 30% in 2004 to 35% in 2011.*
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Funding a Start Up Business with a Personal Loan: The Ins and Outs
January 24th, 2014 | Source: Funding a Start Up Business with a Personal Loan: The Ins and Outs
A new start up business may be funded with credit and other lending products, prepaid income from a new company, and other available sources of business loans. There are several sources available in the U.K. that lend to entrepreneurs who wish to start a new business with their personal funding. Credit is important when first speaking with a traditional source.
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