Understanding Social Impact Consulting for Nonprofits vs. Traditional Business Consulting

by Joel Greenbaum – As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, our organization Executive Service Corps- Florida specializes in social impact consulting services- we only work with other nonprofits to help them address their challenges, big and small. Whether it’s strategic planning, executive coaching and recruitment, process improvement, board governance and training, our overall focus is on capacity building. We help nonprofits identify efficiencies and sustainability to generate a greater social impact…
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Thinking of Launching a New Nonprofit? Maybe You Should Think Twice

by Joel Greenbaum – From time to time, we get calls at Executive Service Corps- Florida asking for help starting a nonprofit. The caller is passionate about addressing a problem in the community and wants to start a nonprofit. Out of curiosity (and I must confess, in an attempt to dissuade them), I always ask if they’ve researched whether there are nonprofits already addressing that particular need or related issues. I suggest they consider offering their support to them instead of reinventing the wheel by starting their nonprofit. While well-intended, their passion usually overrides the reality that there are thousands upon thousands of nonprofits providing essential services here in the US and abroad (outside the US, they’re often referred to as NGOs or Non-Governmental Organizations). Here are some facts to reconsider…
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