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You Know Malala. Now, Meet Shiza.
As founder and CEO of the Malala Fund, Shiza Shahid is determined to help women around the world get access to an education. And she's learning a lot along the way.
How to Make Your First Hire Less Terrifying
Bringing on your first employee can be a scary but a necessary task. Karim Abouelnaga of Practice Makes Perfect provides tips on how to make the process less painful.
How Homeboy Industries Landed a Distribution Deal With Supermarkets
The non-profit which employs former gang members is now selling a selection of food products at Ralphs and Food 4 Less chains.
Pencils of Promise Is Giving Nonprofits a Hard-Nosed Entrepreneurial Facelift
Adam Braun set up his mission-driven organization to operate with the efficiency and transparency of a Fortune 500 best-in-class business.
8 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week kicks off, Dabble offers lessons in landing a startup job, SCORE presents its practical guide to starting a nonprofit, Startup Weekend lets entrepreneurs loose with 3D printers. This week's notable news and startup events for entrepreneurs.
Attention Nonprofits: How to Wrangle in Volunteers and Keep Them Happy
Co-founder of nonprofit Practice Makes Perfect startup delves into how focusing on value can help attract volunteers and ensure they will be in it for the long haul.
Everything You Need to Know About B Corporation Certification
A Certified B Corporation is a for-profit business dedicated to social and environmental issues. Here, what the certification entails, and how your own mission-driven startup can benefit.
How a NYC Nonprofit Is Working With Businesses to Make the World a Better Place
Strategic partnerships help a nonprofit erase education deficits.
Lessons in Traditional PR. . . From a 14-Year-Old Philanthropist
How local and national publicity helped Julien Leitner, the 14-year-old founder of the Archimedes Alliance, spark change and move the world, $2 at a time.
Anonymous Investors Offer a Lending Alternative
On peer-to-peer lending website Prosper, anonymous users raise money from anonymous investors, Kickstarter-style.
Gurbaksh Chahal: What I Learned Starting a Foundation
After committing $1 million to launch a nonprofit, the serial entrepreneur shares three things he learned along the way.
How to Start a Foundation
Establishing a nonprofit requires an ongoing commitment, not just an initial injection of funding. Here are the steps to take when you're ready to jump in.
Count Me In Helps Women Entrepreneurs Increase Their Revenue
The nonprofit provides resources, business education and a supportive community to help women turn their ventures into serious moneymakers.
Spotlight: Fair Trade USA's Paul Rice, Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalist
Paul Rice's Fair Trade USA has helped improve the lives of agricultural workers worldwide. His inspirational story makes him a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2012.