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What Happens When Nonprofits and Businesses Join Forces?

You may initially think of nonprofits and businesses on opposite sides of a spectrum. However, the two entities can also mutually benefit each other.

Here's a look at how that can happen.

Topics: Collaboration Success Stories Non-Profit

Pfizer Sponsors Disability Prevention Sub-Forum at Beijing International Forum on Rehabilitation

BEJING, China, September 15, 2013 - As part of an ongoing effort by Pfizer Foundation to promote access to quality health care, to nurture innovation, and to support community involvement, Pfizer Foundation co-sponsored the Disability Prevention and Control Sub Forum  at the 8th Annual Beijing International  Forum on Rehabilitation which took place in Beijing September 13-15th, 2013. 

Topics: Purpose Entrepreneurship Non-Profit

A list of America's 'worst' charities

A friend ran across this article on the 50 worst charities and I am compelled to share it with you.

Collectively these charities collected around $1.5 Billion and only $429 Million of it actually went to the charities themselves. That is only around 28.6% of donations going to the charities.

Some of those listed spent almost 95% on Fundraising leaving a paltry 5% for the actual charity.

Topics: Non-Profit Charities