March  2010 | Volume 5

» Learning to Build Your Organization's DNA 

» FIRST PERSON: Valerie Wheatley, CFO, YWCA Pittsburgh 
» FIRST PERSON: Doug Sudell, CEO, Hands on Hartford  

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» Green Business: Social Entrepreneurs at the Forefront
» TOP TEN: Trends to Watch in 2010
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Learning to build your organization's dna

 By Heather Peeler

Read about the management and cultural elements that support an organization’s innovation, even during tough economic times, and share your thoughts on fostering creativity through thick and thin. 

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SOCIAL FRANCHISING

Community Wealth Vanguard talked to two pioneers in social franchising, Valerie Wheatley and Doug Sudell, who have launched for-profit partnerships with businesses to generate revenue to support their nonprofits’ missions. Read their stories below.

FIRST PERSON: VALERIE WHEATLEY, Chief financial officer, YWCA greater PITTSBURGH

Follow the journey taken by the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh to prepare for its March 2010 launch of a franchise of Nathan’s Famous to find out how hot dogs can help empower women and girls and eliminate racism.

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First person: doug sudell, chief executive officer, hands on hartford
 

Discover how Hands On Hartford became the first nonprofit to collaborate with Huntington Learning Centers to create a franchise that generates revenue by providing supplemental education services to urban students.

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Learn more about how social entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the green business movement, from recycling with Eco-Cycle to tending community gardens with Nuestras Raices to building both homes and skills with YouthBuild.

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From focusing on community outcomes to moving toward shared services to leveraging social media, here’s a look at the top ten trends for your organization to observe, explore, and apply in 2010 and beyond.

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Read about the successes of our recent clients, review a sample of our current projects, and learn about our upcoming and recent speaking engagements.

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