Sample Postings

Here are examples of npEnterprise Forum postings.  Additional examples can be viewed in the FAQ section of this website:

"We've recently developed a new three-year business plan and found that a simple software package called Business Pro from Palo Alta Software was very helpful.  It provides a general template for business planning and will walk you through it step-by-step.  You can set the template to fit a non-profit model.  www.paloalto.com"  [Posted 12/25/02 by Jeff Galley]

"Do you have an idea for a new, innovative social venture that demonstrates financial sustainability and social impact?  Submit it to the 2003 Nonprofit Funding Competition today and compete for over $100,000 in financial and in kind awards. The competition, a joint effort between the Keiretsu Forum Charitable Foundation and Social Stimulus, is designed to bring together angel investors, foundations, and nonprofit leaders to promote new business plans for social ventures." [Posted 1/6/03 by Michael Bryzek]

"Goodwill is a good example...  While the total organization is not-for-profit, the stores do generate significant income to support the mission.  Since the proceeds from the stores go towards human services ("helping people prepare for, find, and keep jobs"), and because the stores offer employment opportunities to people who otherwise might not be employable, the retail activity is considered mission-related and not technically "for profit."  It does raise significant dollars for mission, though." [Posted 7/8/02 by Ann Updegraff Spleth]