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Have purpose agencies forgotten how to do charity ads?

Thoughts on Writing • 379 implied HN points • 21 Mar 24
💼 Business Advertising Non-profit Marketing
  1. Ad agencies may need to relearn how to create impactful charity advertising as commercial clients shift away from social causes.
  2. Charity ads must strike a balance between emotive storytelling and responsible representation of the cause to avoid misrepresentation.
  3. Creating purposeful campaigns for charities requires a different approach compared to commercial brands, involving sensitivity and skill.

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In My Tribe • 394 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Education Government Non-profit Bureaucracy
  1. American colleges and universities have traditionally been prestigious, but recent actions have diminished their value, creating opportunities for disruption.
  2. The surge in new business formation in the US, following the pandemic, showcases the adaptability and innovation of American capitalism.
  3. Complex social problems require precise knowledge for effective solutions, and both government interventions and social activism may fall short in addressing them.

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In My Tribe • 349 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🚌 Education Leadership Non-profit Ideology Critical Thinking
  1. The key to effective leadership is genuinely caring about your subordinates, not just pretending to care.
  2. Comparing profit-seeking businesses with non-profits, profit-seeking businesses are more incentivized to solve customer problems than non-profits are to create benefits that exceed costs.
  3. Wokism stems from the equality thesis of race and sex differences and a background of Christian morality, leading to challenges in discussing disparities and natural differences among groups.
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Case Studies in Crisis

DruGroup • 39 implied HN points • 12 Oct 21
💼 Business Leadership Crisis Management Education Non-profit Small business
  1. Every leader will face a crisis at some point, whether in big organizations or small ones. It's important to be prepared for unexpected challenges.
  2. Using a four-quadrant chart can help leaders make decisions during a crisis. They can categorize actions into what to avoid and what to seize.
  3. In tough times, looking for new opportunities can lead to positive changes. Leaders can redefine their strategies to adapt and even improve their situations.

Notes on Progress: The world that has never been

The Works in Progress Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Research Startups Innovation Venture Capital Non-profit
  1. Ben Reinhardt announces his new ARPA-style lab, Speculative Technologies, to create the world that has never been.
  2. Academia, NASA, and startups each have limitations in fostering novel technologies and scaling them for impact.
  3. Building a nonprofit research organization like DARPA could support groundbreaking technologies with a focus on societal impact and scale.

(Ad-free video) A dialogue with Brian Keating, at the San Diego Air and Space Museum

Critical Mass • 3 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎙 Podcasts Interviews Science Society Non-profit
  1. Brian Keating and Lawrence Krauss did a live-audience podcast together at the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
  2. The dialogue covered forefront cosmology, teaching and research, and broader science in society questions.
  3. The ad-free video is available to paid subscribers and supports the non-profit Origins Project Foundation.

ước mơ làm trùm

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 09
🚌 Education Reading Library Non-profit Business Dreams
  1. Thinking about making the money spent on books count by turning them into valuable knowledge or joy is crucial.
  2. Consider starting a small private library to share books with others and expand it over time.
  3. Researching and following guides on how to manage, promote, and fund a library can help in establishing and growing the small library dream.

The Education Business: A Road Map for Disruption

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 14
🚌 Education Disruption Non-profit Accountability Market Size Competition
  1. Education is a business because it has a mission, a product, and customers. Universities sell degrees, so they should be held accountable just like any other business.
  2. The current education system isn't truly non-profit; it still generates surpluses that benefit administrators and faculty, rather than focusing solely on student education.
  3. The education sector is ripe for disruption due to its inefficiencies and lack of customer focus. Disruptors need to understand what makes education valuable beyond just classes, like social networking and career support.

Non-profit MMOs Do Make Sense

Sheriff Cranky's Musings • 0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Non-profit Development Funding
  1. Developing an MMO is expensive and time-consuming, requiring significant capital and talent.
  2. A non-profit approach to MMOs like Toontown projects fosters a unique community driven by passion and collaboration instead of profit.
  3. Corporate Clash serves as a valuable training ground for emerging talent in a structured, low-risk environment, contributing to both personal growth and charitable missions.