Nonprofits

Side Hustle

At Age 15, He Used Facebook Marketplace to Start a Side Hustle — Then It Became Something Much Bigger: 'Raised Over $1.6 Million'

Dylan Zajac, now a 21-year-old senior at Babson College, wanted to bridge the digital divide.

By Amanda Breen

Growing a Business

5 Lessons Nonprofit Leaders Can Learn from Big Tech

Nonprofits can do more good by adopting a few key lessons from tech companies — like focusing on efficiency and using data for strategic decision-making.

Starting a Business

'Wait, I Have to Pay to Donate to You?' How Nonprofits Are Flipping the Script With 'For Profit' Strategies to 10X Their Impact

Spiraling donations and outdated dogmas around fundraising and operating costs have left many charities struggling to stay afloat. Some are trying new strategies to make money.

Leadership

I Turned My Passion Into a Nonprofit Side Hustle — Here Are 3 Insights I've Learned in the Process.

I'm a leader at a multi-billion-dollar corporation, and I started a nonprofit with a fellow grad and our spouses in the second half of my career. Here's why seasoned leaders like myself are turning to the startup landscape to have a social impact.

Fundraising

How Nonprofits Can Secure a Corporate Sponsorship

Corporate sponsorships can have plenty of benefits for your nonprofit — follow these strategies to secure more money.

Fundraising

5 Ways to Fundraise and Grow a Solid Endowment

A growing endowment is critical to the future of any nonprofit entity, but it can be challenging to achieve. Here are five strategies that can help you grow your endowment in effective and sustainable ways.

Franchise

Turning a Franchise Business Into a Nonprofit? Here's How It's Done.

Challenge Island recently helped a franchisee in New Mexico transform her location into a nonprofit. Here, she explains why she made the decision, and how it works.

Thought Leaders

Do You Give Discounts To Your Nonprofit Clients? I Don't — Here's Why.

The answer is no, and I have my reasons why.

Thought Leaders

Who Is Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard? Meet the Entrepreneur Who's Giving Away His $3 Billion Brand

Patagonia owner Yvon Chouinard is definitely not your typical billionaire, and he likes it that way.

Growing a Business

5 Compelling Reasons Why Every Entrepreneur Should Consider Starting a Nonprofit Organization

You can enhance your business and reputation by focusing on educational, charitable, and philanthropic initiatives.

Marketing

This Is the Key to Good Nonprofit Marketing

Nonprofits are hard to market, especially in today's age where consumers are focused on creating value for the self. Here's how to tap in to new consumer psychology and make your nonprofit a priority for consumers.