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Guess Who’s Socially Irresponsible?
Nonprofits aren’t as nice to their employees as you might think.
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Making It to McDonald’s
How Fair Trade coffee moved out of its niche and into the most mainstream market of all.
Rolls-Royce Radicals
Responsible Wealth, a Boston-based nonprofit, is convincing many affluent Americans to challenge the very rules that made them rich. Far from mere check writers or “limousine liberals,” these wealthy activists work against their self-interest to stamp out inequality at its source: unfair laws and policies. Their unique strategy of using privilege to contest privilege not only has attracted the rich and famous to their ranks, but also has bent the ears of senators and CEOs.
15 Minutes with Victoria Hale
MacArthur “genius” prize winner creates drugs for the developing world.
The Power of Brands
One of the most important, but often overlooked, ways that a nonprofit can improve its effectiveness is to develop a strong brand. Not only does a distinctive brand personality help a nonprofit raise its visibility among the general public, but it also develops deeper ties with donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
One Buyer at a Time
International development organizations spend lots of money and effort building the capacity of small businesses. Yet they often fail to ask whether people want the businesses’ goods and services. As these stories from Peru show, successful programs start with real buyers who are willing to buy real products.
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