Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 25, 2007

One of the things I often talk about in my public speaking is the continuum that goes from pure profit orientation to pure charity. Charity is an important and good thing, but charity can be a powerful negative force when misapplied. Most social entrepreneurs I know operate somewhere in between, and for good reasons.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Constraints That Nonprofits Face Those who previously worked in the for-profit space often face a rude awakening when they switch to nonprofits. The model isn’t set up to facilitate growth, and profits aren’t the priority — the impact is. It’s rare to see a charity grow into a juggernaut of an organization.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Charity:water’s latest campaign for 2014 is focused around donating to the people of Malawi, Africa. Ninety five percent of the money donated to Centscere goes back to the intended charity, so ‘like’ and comment away. know-how to non-profits and small businesses that need it, but don’t exactly have a huge cashflow.

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