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Busting the Overhead Myth: How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building?

ASU Lodestar Center

It is a fact that nonprofits that spend too little on infrastructure have more limited effectiveness than those that spend a reasonable amount on it (Pallotta, 2008). The way we think about charity is dead wrong [Video file]. Gregory, A. National Council of Nonprofits - What is Capacity Building? Pallotta, D. 2013, March). Pallotta, D.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

Interest in exploring these models has been rising in the United States, but they are much more common in Europe. The traditional method of receiving tax-deductible donations is to file for 501(c) status with the Internal Revenue Service, an application for 501(c)(3) status designed for a religious, charitable, or educational purpose.

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