Tag: Economic Sustainability
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Institutional Oversight of For Profit Subsidiaries
Even effective and profitable commercial operations still require the continued institutional oversight from the governing board of the nonprofit organization. Read more
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Commercial Alignment for NFP Economic Sustainability
Financial independence reduces the risk of mission drift and allows organizations to maintain consistent focus upon their founding objectives. Read more
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Economic Resilience and Preparing the Vulnerable
Economic resilience refers to the capacity of an organization or community to maintain stability and productivity during periods of social or economic change. Read more
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Pitching “Self-Sustaining Reintegration” to Global Philanthropists
The effort to engage global philanthropists in the modern age requires more than persuasive communication. It requires organizational models that demonstrate credibility, sustainability, and a measurable social impact. Read more
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How Peoples Organizations Work
These councils help introduce large-scale programs to local Peoples Organizations suitable within the constraints of varying local contexts, while also linking them to national and international programs and support Read more
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In Defense of Global Barter and Trade
The ability of local communities to actively participate in barter and trade, even as the national currency lost its value, prevented larger outbreaks of societal disruption. Read more
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Fair Trade Practices and Sustainable Development
The introduction of Fair Trade Practices laws emerged as a response to unethical, deceptive, and anti-competitive business conduct. These laws were not introduced all at once but developed gradually Read more
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Economic Viability and Sustainable Development
The economic viability of sustainable development is not an option, but a need. OPISAC programs focus on creating systemically sustainable human growth and development. Economic viability is a key part of this approach. Read more
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Traditional Economic Sustainability Defined
This clearly demonstrates how the need for economic sustainability, defined in any meaningful way, must start with localized, decentralized economic systems Read more
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The Unrelated Business Income Tax or UBIT
This combination of UBIT and restrictive expenditure regulations fosters an operational model where not-for-profits can generate income sustainably while remaining focused on their primary mission. The Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) applies to not-for-profit organizations that generate income from commercial activities unrelated to their primary charitable or educational missions. Established by the United States government Read more