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4 years ago
Running a nonprofit is time consuming and finding the energy for extra activity outside of daily operations is rare. Yet and still, social media is an extremely important way for …
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4 years ago
Stories are road-maps leading us to a destination that have yet to be uncovered. Our stories are our internal compass and without one we remain lost in the vastness of this …
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4 years ago
“Here, in my solitude, I have the feeling that I contain too much humanity.” — Ingmar Bergman
When you’re working towards a social good you feel like you have two …
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4 years ago
Today’s culture calls for constant communication on various platforms giving us the opportunity to build many relationships which are tremendous for our businesses and nonprofits. However, we are becoming relationally …
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4 years ago
Images are important, right? Images draw in viewers, tell stories, and facilitate the sharing of experiences. This is a fundamental principle of online publishing. If you are familiar with this …
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4 years ago
By this point in January, it can feel like all the bubbly optimism of the New Year is slipping into the past. The weather for a lot of us is …
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4 years ago
Having a board of directors is not only a legal requirement for nonprofits; it’s a powerful business strategy. Think of your board members as your super-volunteers and build a …
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5 years ago
After five years of launching and running WIT (www.doingwit.org) I’ve learned a bit about what to do and a lot about what not to do. Here are some things that …
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5 years ago
If you are in the early stages of starting a non-profit organization (“NPO”) it’s likely that you’ve been told to incorporate in Delaware, rather than your home …
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5 years ago
We’ve officially made it to December, and the holiday season is in full gear. While you may still have time to shop, you don’t have much time to promote …
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5 years ago
At verynice, we have what many consider to be an “extreme” commitment to pro-bono service: For close to a decade, we have been giving at least half …
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5 years ago
If you are reading Conscious Magazine, chances are you have—or will—launch an innovative business that deserves protecting.
To protect your brand, you should look into applying for …
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5 years ago
Courtesy of Nora Abousteit, Founder and CEO of Kollabora
Often times you’ll hear the Conscious team mention that community is everything to us. Meet us once …
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5 years ago
Decide if you are running a successful organization or an expensive hobby. No I’m not kidding. Make that decision consciously. An expensive hobby only drains cash. A successful organization …
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5 years ago
Now that you’ve integrated social good into your business model, it’s time to focus on branding. Your brand is a big investment, but it’s also so much …
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5 years ago
The non-profit sector has steadily grown over the last several years. In fact, in 2010 the non-profit sector accounted for over 5% of the United States’ Gross Domestic Product …
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5 years ago
We all know the process of forming a non-profit is difficult, right? And we all know that the waiting period for approval of tax-exempt status is …
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5 years ago
You’ve decided that you want to incorporate social good into your business model. Great! We salute you. But not so fast – choosing the way you want to give …
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5 years ago
Legal minute with Wilkinson Mazzeo
Do you have a great idea for a charity or other non-profit organization but you just aren’t ready (financially, mentally, etc.) …
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5 years ago
Legal minute with Wilkinson Mazzeo
Welcome back to another installment of the Legal Minute with your favorite lawyer duo, Wilkinson Mazzeo. For this edition, we’ve compiled …
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5 years ago
Legal minute with Wilkinson Mazzeo
Do you operate a business that creates a social impact or has a charitable purpose? Ever wondered if you could …
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5 years ago
Daniela Luibrand, CEO & Founder of JustBetter obs, shares her insight and tips with young professionals seeking to connect with for-profit companies. JustBetterJobs is the only job …
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5 years ago
Sam Mazzeo and I founded Wilkinson Mazzeo, a law practice dedicated to providing legal support to causes and creative businesses, after recently leaving our posts as in-house legal counsel at the nonprofit …
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