Business Retention and Expansion programs are taking on increasing importance across the country as communities look to mitigate the negative economic impact of the pandemic. These efforts can help local and regional businesses regain their footing and prosper in the new market environment. What is Business Retention and Expansion? The term is used to describe efforts to help local business […]Read More
As communities are dealing with the spread of COVID-19, remote work is a new or growing reality for many. Working from home has been the norm for me since 2013, so I thought that I would share my own experience. Admittedly, my circumstances for jumping in were very different from those driving many to do so now, but hopefully this […]Read More
When you think of the social causes, you likely think of the players as nonprofit organizations or government agencies. But, the reality is that for-profit businesses have been an important cog in the social cause economy for some time. Consider the following ways that businesses contribute to social causes: Businesses are an important channel to donors and volunteers, i.e. in […]Read More
Is the nonprofit sector becoming more selfish? In the hearts of the people working in the sector…not likely. But in the ways that groups and organizations are advancing their missions, there is growing evidence that more self-interest is good for the sector. The inspiration for the question originated from a recent article in Nonprofit Quarterly that distinguishes between nonprofits with a “doing […]Read More
Social Cause Economy
The Social Cause Economy is the set of people, activities, and assets in a community that work together to advance social causes such as poverty reduction, affordable housing, economic development, the arts, etc. This blog offers perspectives on the changing landscape of the Social Cause Economy, with a focus on the evolving interactions among charitable organizations, businesses, government entities, grassroots groups, educational institutions and other stakeholders in the advancement of social causes.
