Innovation for the Non-Profit Sector

Innovation for the Non-Profit Sector

Non-profit organizations face unique challenges due to a lack of resources and cash flow. They need innovation in fundraising, expanding reach, mission delivery, and resource utilization. However, the approach to innovating non-profits is not widely recognized. Structured innovation methods, such as S.I.T., can be applied to the non-profit business model just as effectively as for-profit models. One proposed method involves Subtraction, Function Follows Form, Task Unification, and Division tools to stimulate new innovative ideas. Some creative examples from the non-profit sector include Nonprofit Shopping Mall, Holiday Matinee, Can Too, and the MarkProf Foundation.

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Discover simple tips for better brainstorming to help your team come up with innovative and unique ideas faster.

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Understanding the Innovative Mindset: Can it be learned?

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