Somehow we think it noble, relative to social outreach, that we abandon profit motive even on the most important of all social endeavors. This is indicated by the unwritten expectation that nonprofit workers should be more interested in the good they do than the money they make; that charities should Read more…
I believe there are special kinds of people and organizations that could take the HopeQuestGlobal social business challenge and start a business, who are generally not known for starting businesses. I will list some here and challenge those who fit my description to join our team, then they can prove Read more…
With a little editing, I turned a recent letter I wrote into a blog post: Please forgive me in advance for my persistence. I know you are busy, so please allow me one more deposit in providing pertinent information about the Hope Movement, for which we provide support and leadership. Read more…
As an active member of the nonprofit community, I understand conviction; but it’s not conviction any of us are short on. We are short on sustainability. In almost all cases where social change is pursued, there is enough conviction to save the world, but not enough fiscal sustainability to keep Read more…
And I know one more set of questions you will eventually have. Those among you who must keep in touch with all things legal and lawful might appreciate the following. But, first, let’s assume three possibilities and the legal and tax ramifications. I ran the following through legal counsel and Read more…
We already have a practical and online system in place to help pitch the global social mission objectives to interested parties, including the earning capabilities that are folded into the project. It can only be advantageous for your organization—really, for all involved. Plus, the more social causes in the mix, Read more…
I left off last time telling you about some of my nonprofit organizational experiences. But let me tell you more. I’ve spent much of my life involved in many social causes (and I’ve got stories to tell) I know something about the most vulnerable among us. I’ve led local food Read more…
When it comes to fundraising via the sales and distribution of products for nonprofit organizations typically there is only one way to participate; namely by a Traditional Event-Driven Campaign where net profits are generated from buying wholesale and selling at retail. But today I point you toward an expanded vision Read more…
Experience the Hope Movement Know the Social Enterprise Business Model If you don’t think that malnutrition is a problem in America, think again. The World Health Organization says that the new face of malnutrition is not a starving child in Africa, but an obese child in America. The paradox of the Read more…
Experience the Hope Movement Know the Social Enterprise Business Model Malnourishment robs children of their destinies. It prohibits them from learning. They can’t focus or get an education. As a natural result of these realities, they can’t lead productive lives. And as a general rule malnutrition and its consequences perpetuates a Read more…