Kyle Berner saw a need and built a company that took into account sustainability, market, community benefit, biodegradability, fair trade, and ethics.

A Nonprofit Case Study: Nonprofit Taps Technology Benefits to Improve Services and Save Money, Time

by Geri Stengel on Jul 29, 2010 - 7:00am

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It's hard to believe but true: Some nonprofits aren't taking full advantage of technology. But perhaps they'll be inspired by the experience of the Council of Senior Centers and Services, a New York-based advocacy group.

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It's a Theme: Collaborate!

by Geri Stengel on Jun 18, 2010 - 4:10pm

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Throughout the Social Impact Exchange Conference, the recurring theme is "collaboration." A panel facilitated by Matthew Nash, Duke University, focused on that very subject, gave me much food for thought.

SIEX 10 Competition Teaches Nonprofit New Way of Thinking

by Geri Stengel on Jun 15, 2010 - 10:18am

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The Doe Fund is no newbie in the nonprofit world. For 25 years, the organization has run very successful programs in New York City and Philadelphia helping homeless people become self-sufficient.

Sharpening Your Intuition Keeps Leaders Nimble

by Geri Stengel on Jun 11, 2009 - 9:23am

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In today’s rough and tumble economy, leaders of small businesses and nonprofits are tested at every turn. For some decisions you have time to research or consult with others, but when decisions need to be made fast, without a lot of prep, your instincts need to take over.

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The Stuff of Entrepreneurs and Social Entrepreneurs: Do You Have What It Takes?

by Geri Stengel on Jun 5, 2009 - 9:26am

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Based on the popularity of There Is Never a Bad Time to Start Up a Company and The Benefits of Starting a Business During a Recession posts, I thought I’d do a follow-up on what it personally takes to be an entrepreneur or social entrepreneur. The topic also happens to be fresh in my mind because I just taught about it in my entrepreneurship class at The New School.

There Is Never a Bad Time to Start Up a Company

by Geri Stengel on May 21, 2009 - 10:58am

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Recently I presented at the New Haven, CT Professional Net Impact chapter at Yale University. The task at hand: talking about why starting a company during the biggest recession since the Great Depression isn’t crazy.

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The Benefits of Starting a Business During a Recession

by Geri Stengel on May 19, 2009 - 3:47pm

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I’ve been told that I’m a bit of a Pollyanna. When you ask me if the glass is half full or half empty, I’m likely to tell you it’s overflowing. So it was when I addressed the New Haven Professional chapter of Net Impact.

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Entrepreneurial Lessons From an Adventurous Vacation

by Geri Stengel on May 15, 2009 - 10:15am

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A few years back I journeyed to Croatia for an adventurous vacation. Little did I know that I would learn valuable business lessons.

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