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In Their Own Words: The Value To Business People Who Serve On Nonprofit Boards

BY Alice KorngoldThu Mar 18, 2010

Business people who take their commitments seriously add value when they serve on nonprofit boards. They bring much-needed skills, experience, and expertise, as well as company resources. In the best cases, they also make financial ...READ»

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CSR 2010 Resolutions and Predictions From Business And Social Sector Leaders: Part II

BY Alice KorngoldSun Jan 10, 2010

Measurement, accountability, human rights, self-improvement, and more. Responses from leaders in business, philanthropy, and the social sector ran the gamut, and included a poem and an inspirational tale. See others in Part I, already ...READ»

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16 Inventions That Boost Habitats, Humanity, Health and Happiness

BY Fast Company StaffWed Sep 30, 2009

While working to develop products like the Hippo Roller, a water transportation device, Emily Pilloton, founder of the non-profit Project H Design, began collecting examples of similar products that solved social problems. Her recently released book, Design Revolution: 100 Products that Empower People features those findings. Featured here are sixteen examples from the book.READ»

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Six Reasons Why You'll Never Volunteer Again

BY Chris JarvisSun Mar 22, 2009

The downturn in the economy is proving to be a boon to volunteerism. It won’t matter. Most non profits are egregiously under-resourced in staff, dollars and expertise. Here are six reasons why most volunteer experiences will inoculate people against ever coming back.READ»