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Corporations Spy on Nonprofits with Impunity: Dow Chemical vs. Greenpeace
Nader, Ralph
Article
2014
Here's a dirty little secret you won't see in the daily papers: corporations conduct espionage against US nonprofit organizations without fear of being brought to justice.
Foundations and Social Change
Barker, Michael
Article
2011
Corporate philanthropy is money laundering, pure and simple. It is an institution that serves to legitimate ill-gotten gains, and to hide the fact that were it not for our system of regressive taxatio...
Frequently Asked Questions about Sources
Article
2009
SOURCES is a media service that connects journalists, editors, authors and researchers with the sources they need for their work. SOURCES spotlights organizations, institutions, government agencies, c...
Funding Revolutions?: Against The Current vol. 133
Anderson, Aileen
Article
2008
Nearly every person I have encountered who is seeking liberation from the various oppressive-isms of this world has asked the fundamental question, “How do I free myself (and others) from such an insi...
Helping you reach the media: How Sources can help you get more and better media coverage
Article
2009
Media coverage is the most valuable kind of publicity there is because it is based on the news value or information value of what you do or say, and is therefore far more credible than paid publicity ...
Management Assistance Program - Management Library
Website
Large and well-organized collection of online resources dealing with nonprofit management.
Managing Volunteers, Building Consensus, Nurturing Creativity
Article
1987
Techniques for managing volunteers, staff and board members for positive results; how to make everyone more effective; and methods to reduce conflict while building consensus.
Spooky Business: Corporate Espionage Against Nonprofit Organizations
Ruskin, Gary
Article
2013
This report is an effort to document something about corporate espionage against nonprofit organizations. Law enforcement should prioritize investigating and prosecuting corporate espionage against no...
Trying to change the world?: We can help.
Article
2012
Getting your story across is an uphill battle when you’re challenging the status quo. SOURCES can help you get your message out.
Working in Nonprofit Organizations
Mueler, David
Article
2010
If people want to work in jobs that provide some satisfaction and flexibility, nonprofits jobs can be good for a while. They’re also a way to learn some skills. But don’t have illusions about nonprofi...

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Getting your story into the media
2009
Stories are the heart and soul of the media. Journalism is about telling stories, and good stories require sources # human contacts, the people who provide informed comment and expertise, the people w...
In The News
The Practice of Media Relations in Canada
Carney, William Wray
2002
Carney gives everyone, from student to seasoned practitioner, a thorough understanding of who the media are, how they work and how to approach them with stories.
Investigating charities: How to search the finances of nonprofits and foundations
Williams, Margot
2013
There’s good news from the U.S. on a research tool for digging into non-profits and private foundations. Why does this data need to be freed?
Marketing Nonprofit Programs and Services
Proven and Practical Strategies to Get More Customers, Members and Donors
Herron, Douglas B.
1996
Suggests a 15 point marketing strategy, concepts and methods to attract and satisfy customers, communicate an organization's message distinctly and effectively, and solve membership and program enroll...
Non-profit organization
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Senate Dem Seeks Investigation of RT for Being Russian-Funded
Ditz, Jason
2017
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D – NH) is pushing a bill that would seek a Justice Department investigation of whether television station RT America is "coordinating with the Russian government."
Sources gives you powerful tools to help you stand out from the crowd
2009
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Helping.org Resources for Nonprofits
Website
Information for nonprofits on how to use the Internet effectively.
Internet NonProfit Center
Website
Information for and about non-profit organizations.
Lantana Non-profit Homes Corporation
Organization profile published 1982
Organization
1982
Minnesota Council on Foundations
Website
Site describng the ways people and companies can support a nonprofit organization. Written from a donor perspective.
Seven Things Nonprofits Can Learn from Profits
Article
Lessons for non-profits from the for-profit sector.