The benefit of a brand is its promise - what it promises its audiences, its customers. But in non-profit organizations, the promise is the cause for which the organization was born. If the organization is born to take care of the cause, who takes care of its brand? Are we facing the Barber Paradox?
Organizations that promote the independence and self-sufficiency of refugees, migrants and internally displaced people in an innovative way can apply for the prize of £25,000 (€28,915.77).
It as international news for several days that six young Portuguese are today defending the cause of climate action at the European Court of Human Rights. We can't ignore it or shrug our shoulders - on the contrary. We need to take a close look and reflect on how we can be effective today in the fight for the planet and the future of humanity.
They have been around for a hundred years and there are various experiences around the world. Although they are not consensual, they are examples of social innovation that bring solutions to various challenges facing today's societies.
"Dad has dementia. What now?". You leave the hospital without enough advice to take the first steps. What should healthcare organizations do? How can patient organizations do even more? And what about companies - what can they do for their employees who are also informal caregivers?
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Professional management is a consequence of an appropriate governance model that is aligned with the purpose. That's why it's so important to reflect on the model and adjust it if necessary.
Going further with the "S" in companies means, for example, recognizing that many of their employees are also informal caregivers and that ignoring this reality doesn't benefit them.
There's a lot of talk about corporate volunteering. But how deeply do we reflect on its contribution to society? I ask this because that's what volunteering is there for, right?
