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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

Classy

Volkswagen, GM, Amazon, and the USPS pledged a commitment to green vehicles. WildAid uses a proven track record of success with a unique model that will support anti-wildlife consumption and anti-poaching in Asia and Africa, with the support of donations and awareness. Southern Environmental Law Center. Youtube: @natlforests.

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Classy Welcomes Ford Foundation COO Depelsha McGruder to Its Board of Directors

Classy

Before joining the Ford Foundation, McGruder served as COO of New York Public Radio (NYPR), where she led daily operations and strategic planning for WNYC Radio, WNYC Studios, WQXR, Gothamist.com, and The Greene Space. McGruder is also the founder and president of Moms of Black Boys United and M.O.B.B.

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How To Increase Brand Recognition And Fundraising With Set It And Forget It Approach: A Step-By-Step Guide To Creating And Selling Merchandise Online

Bloomerang

Remember, with the dropshipping model, you only pay for what you sell. Each state may have its own unique laws on sales tax so please do your research. Please check with your auditors or accountant on your state’s particular laws and act accordingly. Adding more products to your collection can’t hurt.

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Why Nonprofits Are Needed in the Sharing Economy

Tech Soup

Despite having modeled institutionalized sharing for literally centuries ( hello, public libraries! ) In some models, it's not sharing that's taking place at all; it's renting a commodity owned by the community, rather than owned by the company. Why Nonprofits and Libraries Should Be Central.

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The Internal is the new External: EDF Business Innovation Exchange

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Environmental Defense Fund tackles the most serious environmental problems with four pronged approach: sound science , economic incentives , corporate partnerships , and getting the law right. (If you want to learn more about the organization, their CEO, Fred Krupp , is on Twitter and does his own tweets!)

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A Hearty Congratulations to TechSoup Members Winning Google Impact Challenge Awards

Tech Soup

It is also developing a scalable model and toolkit for other communities to do the same work. They also carry on the work of visionary founder and board member, Van Jones, especially in the area of developing green jobs training programs for low-income youth.

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Benefit Corporations: Back to Purpose

Tech Soup

B Labs is working to create a new model for business : "When you support a B Corporation, you’re supporting a better way to do business. Both bills have now been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. The organization behind the B Corp brand is a non-profit called B Labs. B Corps in California.

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