Business

Scams, schemes and frauds: Six reasons we fall for them

Tuesday, 19 February 2013 12:25 Jim Murphy

The saying goes: "There's a sucker born every minute." Whether it's a religious sighting, the latest diet or gadget that promises fast weight loss, the newest real estate get rich approach, a charity fundraising effort, or a sweepstakes prize, it's not surprising that so many of us fall for scams, schemes and frauds. It's only human nature.

Minnesota Banks honored for community involvement

Monday, 18 February 2013 13:31

The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) recently recognized twenty-one Minnesota banks for their community involvement. Banks play an important and vital role in their communities, and to honor and recognize their involvement, the MBA created the Community Champion recognition program.

Chad Johnston to helm of SPNN

Monday, 11 February 2013 14:01 Sunny

Following an extensive nationwide hiring process, the St. Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) has named Chad Johnston from The People's Channel in Durham, N.C. as the organization's new executive director.

INROADS names Michael T. Holmes COO

Monday, 11 February 2013 13:57 Sunny

INROADS, Inc., the nation's largest non-profit source of salaried corporate internships, has appointed Michael T. Holmes as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

No substitute for commitment: Part one of a two part series

Friday, 01 February 2013 13:16 By Mel and Pearl Shaw, FUNdraising Good Times

Successful fundraising for a nonprofit requires the full commitment of board members, the executive director, staff, and volunteer leadership. Without this commitment, it is very difficult to meet fundraising goals. People may say they are committed and that is good. What is more important is the extent to which people embody that commitment.

FUNdraising Good Times: Mission, vision and plan

Monday, 28 January 2013 16:56 Mel and Pearl Shaw

Successful fundraising begins long before a fundraising plan is ever created. It starts with your organization's vision and mission. These two items are at the core of non-profit operations. It is the vision and mission that drive your strategic direction and goals. And it is the strategic direction that influences fundraising and the use of funds.

Cub Foods: Fueling social and economic well-being

Sunday, 20 January 2013 23:47  Shaina Brassard, West Broadway Coalition

West Broadway Cub Foods' involvement in the North Minneapolis community cannot be overstated. Since filling the vacancy left by Target in 2005, Cub Foods has been not only a grocery store run for and by the people it serves, but has also been instrumental in the community's social and economic wellbeing. Over 80 percent of its 120 person workforce hail from the Northside, creating a vibrant and communal workforce that is beneficial to both patrons and employees.