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Sustainability in not-always-for profit organizations

Nonprofit organizations constantly appealing for funds is no longer a sustainable model. Enter cultural hybrids-a mix of profit and service.

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"Philanthropy with a Business Model"

Take a look at this model, from http://www.womenentrepreneur.com/ magazine"Like a VC, UniversalGiving carefully selects charities that make the most business sense--and helps more people as a result."http://www.womenentrepreneur.com/2009/11/philanthropy-with-a-business-model.htmlSee More
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Charles Coley

Limits of the Profit/Non-Profit Mix 2 Replies

Started by Charles Coley. Last reply by Deb Eisloeffel Nov 17, 2008.

Charles Coley

Cultural Hybrid: A Far-Off Pipe Dream?

Started by Charles Coley Oct 24, 2008.

Charles Coley

Does an "always-not-for-profit" ONLY work in cities?

Started by Charles Coley Oct 24, 2008.

Charles Coley

Are cultural hybrids REALLY sustainable?

Started by Charles Coley Oct 24, 2008.

Charles Coley

Community Support for Cultural Hybrids

Started by Charles Coley Oct 24, 2008.

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Del Bharath

Upcoming Midwest Consortium Conference

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Posted by Del Bharath on June 9, 2010 at 9:55am

Deb Eisloeffel

"Philanthropy with a Business Model"

Take a look at this model, from http://www.womenentrepreneur.com/ magazine


"Like a VC, UniversalGiving carefully selects charities that make the most business sense--and helps more people as a result."…


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Posted by Deb Eisloeffel on February 27, 2010 at 1:00pm

Del Bharath

Social Media Webinar

The rapid growth of social media in recent years has made it an essential communication tool for building relationships. Join us for a Webinar on March 11 at 1 p.m. with presenter Joseph Piearson, Program Associate, Iowa Council of Foundations to explore strategies for using online tools to take your organization's relationships to the next level. To register please RSVP by March 10 by clicking on this link:… Continue

Posted by Del Bharath on February 26, 2010 at 2:28pm

Ron Zwerin

The Greater Good Program Launches November 12th Featuring Key Colorado Sustainability Leadership

The Progress Group, a Denver based consulting firm, announces the launch of The Greater Good Program, a comprehensive business development initiative designed to bring triple-bottom-line thinking to entrepreneurial businesses from under-served communities throughout the Front Range. To celebrate the launch, leaders and entrepreneurs from the community will gather for a half-day kick-off event on November 12, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mi Casa Resource Center at 360 Acoma Street,… Continue

Posted by Ron Zwerin on November 4, 2009 at 12:00pm

Jen Scherpenseel

Rocky Mountain Sustainable Enterprises Signs Biodiesel Fuel Supply Agreement With Gray Oil Co, Inc.



$45 million contract to be supplied from new state-of-the-art Colorado bioXchange™ refinery in Fort Morgan



Rocky Mountain Sustainable Enterprises, LLC (RMSE), a leading provider of smart, sustainable biofuels, announced today that it has entered into a biodiesel fuel supply agreement with fuel distributor Gray Oil Company, Inc., to supply up to 4.5 million gallons per year of biodiesel fuel for a three year term.



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Posted by Jen Scherpenseel on August 13, 2009 at 1:04pm

Erik Keith

U.S. House Prices Up 1.6% in May According to IAS360 House Price Index



Integrated Asset Services®, LLC (IAS®) (www.iasreo.com), a leader in default management and residential collateral valuations, today released its IAS360™ House Price Index (HPI). Based on the timeliest and most granular data available in the industry, the benchmark index for national house prices gained 1.6% in May.



The latest IAS report, which reflects the largest one-month increase in the IAS360 HPI since July of 2005, follows a… Continue

Posted by Erik Keith on July 14, 2009 at 1:09pm

Erik Keith

Clean Tech Open Announces Semi-Finalists in Rocky Mountain Region



Some of the Rocky Mountain region’s best and brightest clean tech concepts took a major step forward, as the Clean Tech Open (CTO) today announced the 12 regional semi-finalists in its clean tech business plan competition.



The semi-finalists were selected from a talented pool of 64 clean tech entrepreneurs from the Rocky Mountain region, as well as teams from other states, including Arizona and Michigan. The semi-finalists will go on… Continue

Posted by Erik Keith on June 26, 2009 at 10:37am

Erik Keith

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Issues Governor’s Challenge to Support New Energy Economy



Leaders of the Clean Tech Open (www.cleantechopen.com), the innovation catalyst that helps great ideas become viable clean tech businesses, today stood with Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, who called for governors from the Rocky Mountain region and across the country to embrace the New Energy Economy and support entrepreneurs participating in the $1 million Clean Tech Open business competition. The national business competition has helped more… Continue

Posted by Erik Keith on June 22, 2009 at 4:35pm

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SRI in the Rockies Conference to Celebrate 20 YearsSRI in the Rockies Conference to Celebrate 20 Years

SRI in the Rockies, the largest and longest-running sustainable and responsible investing conference in the world, will mark its 20th year and highlight growing opportunities for investors who embrace innovative investment strategies targeted on environmental, social, and governance factors. More than 650 attendees from the U.S. and around the world are expected to gather October 25–28, 2009 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson,… Continue

Posted by Erik Keith on June 2, 2009 at 3:35pm

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2009 Clean Tech Open Announces Rocky Mountain Sponsors

The Rocky Mountain chapter of the Clean Tech Open (www.cleantechopen.com), the nation’s leading clean tech business competition, announced that it has received strong support from the region’s business community, but is seeking additional sponsors for the competition.



The law firm of Faegre & Benson is the Rocky Mountain region’s lead Gold sponsor. EKS&H, Hein & Associates, Van Gilder Insurance, and KPMG have also pledged support. Additional local sponsors include:

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Posted by Erik Keith on May 28, 2009 at 5:25pm

 
 
 

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Social Venture Network

Interesting Site: Social Venture Network - www.svn.org. Social Venture Network (SVN) transforms the way the world does business by leveraging its members' collective strengths of leadership, knowledge and enterprise for a more just and sustainable economy.

Created by Deb Eisloeffel Nov 28, 2008 at 11:55am. Last updated by Deb Eisloeffel Nov 28, 2008.

Sustainability Models

I've added a new tab, called "Models" (above), which links to the Sustainability Wiki page, where you can see definitions and examples of sustainability models and, if you sign on to the wiki, you can add your own!

Created by Deb Eisloeffel Nov 19, 2008 at 5:55am. Last updated by Deb Eisloeffel Nov 26, 2008.

Obama's Plan for Service

Take a look at the new page on the sustainability wiki that outlines Obama's plan for service: http://sustainabilitymovement.wetpaint.com/page/Obama%27s+Blueprint+for+Service

Created by Deb Eisloeffel Nov 19, 2008 at 7:04am. Last updated by Deb Eisloeffel Nov 19, 2008.

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Created by Deb Eisloeffel Oct 22, 2008 at 7:12am. Last updated by Deb Eisloeffel Oct 22, 2008.

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