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Managing ‘non-profits’ vs ‘for profits’: what’s the difference?
18 Jun 2015

Managing ‘non-profits’ vs ‘for profits’: what’s the difference?

by Jimmy Childre | posted in: Social innovation | 1

We often say, “Management is management!” But is it really the same across all three sectors – private, public and ‘nonprofit’? A question of real importance to me as I return from the nonprofit sector back to the private sector. … Continued

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