• Watch highlights of TPF’s MMI Thrive & Dine to see how NPOs celebrated their earned income venture

    GOT MARGIN? Watch highlights of The Patterson Foundation Margin & Mission Ignition Thrive & Dine to see how NPOs celebrated their earned income ventures. Watch video 
  • Check out our latest blog with highlights from TPF’s 6th Margin & Mission Ignition Thrive & Dine in Sarasota

    GOT MARGIN? Check out our latest guest blog with highlights from The Patterson Foundation 6th Margin & Mission Ignition Thrive & Dine in Sarasota. Read more
  • HFPG Social Enterprise Accelerator fuels nonprofits’ earned income potential with up to $240,000 in matching gifts

    GOT MARGIN? The Hartford Foundation announced up to $240,000 in matching gifts to fuel earned income potential for Social Enterprise Accelerator nonprofits. Read more
  • Thanks to GCCN, we led a Learning Lab with free and charitable clinics to explore earned income and social enterprise possibilities

    GOT MARGIN? Thanks to Georgia Charitable Care Network, we were in Atlanta to help their free and charitable clinics explore earned income possibilities. Read more
  • Nonprofits raise capital to launch or grow earned income ventures in latest round of Margin & Mission Ignition

    GOT MARGIN? Thanks to The Patterson Foundation, 4 Margin & Mission Ignition NPOs successfully raised their needed capital to help launch or grow their ventures. Read more
  • The Patterson Foundation Matches $185,504 in Nonprofit Earned Income Business Startup Investments

    GOT MARGIN? The Patterson Foundation matched $185,504 in investments toward the startup and growth of 4 Margin & Mission Ignition earned income ventures. Read more
  • The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Social Enterprise Accelerator was featured at their “Greater Together” event

    GOT MARGIN? The Hartford Foundation’s new video features stories from 2 NPO’s that launched or grew ventures as part of the Social Enterprise Accelerator. Watch now
  • Eight Nonprofits Join the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s Social Enterprise Accelerator 2023

    GOT MARGIN? Eight nonprofits were selected to participate in the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s third iteration of the Social Enterprise Accelerator. Read more
  • “LWRCC” helps NPO’s determine their preparedness for success in an earned income venture

    GOT MARGIN? We were on a recent episode of the I 501(c) You podcast to explain how “LWRCC” helps NPOs assess their preparedness for earned income success. Listen now
  • Introducing EARNED INCOME INSPO…NMNM’s webisode series offering insight and inspiration on earned income and social enterprise.

    GOT MARGIN? Introducing EARNED INCOME INSPO: our new webisode series that offers valuable insight and inspiration about earned income and social enterprise. Watch now
  • How Margin & Mission Ignition’s “Fervent 4” Successfully Launched or Grew Their Earned-Income Ventures

    GOT MARGIN? Check out our newest blog to learn how the Margin & Mission Ignition “Fervent 4” successfully launched or grew their earned-income ventures. Read more
  • Manatee County Habitat for Humanity ReStore Hits $3 Million in Revenue and $600,000 to Support Home Building

    GOT MARGIN? Our latest blog explains how the Manatee County Habitat for Humanity ReStore hit $3 million in revenue and $600,000 to support home building. Read more
  • Michael Oxman shares how “LWRCC” helps nonprofits thrive in The Patterson Foundation’s Beyond The Blog Podcast.

    GOT MARGIN? In our new podcast from The Patterson Foundation, Mike Oxman shares how “LWRCC” helps ensure nonprofits are poised for earned income success. Listen now
  • Read about the 4 nonprofits participating in the eighth iteration of The Patterson Foundation’s Margin & Mission Ignition earned income initiative

    GOT MARGIN? 4 NPOs selected to participate in the 8th iteration of The Patterson Foundation’s Margin & Mission Ignition Earned Income Initiative. Read more
  • The Patterson Foundation Match Strengthens Launch of Nonprofit Earned Income Ventures

    GOT MARGIN? The Patterson Foundation strengthens 4 nonprofits with $187,500 in matching funds to help them launch or grow earned income ventures. Read more
  • Hartford Business Journal features Social Enterprise Accelerator in Recent Article

    GOT MARGIN? The Hartford Business Journal described how the Social Enterprise Accelerator helps NPOs boost revenue & mission impact. Read more
  • We celebrated 10 years of partnership with The Patterson Foundation helping nonprofits on Florida’s Suncoast be more thrivable

    GOT MARGIN? We celebrated 10 years of partnership with The Patterson Foundation helping NPOs on Florida’s Suncoast be stronger and more thrivable. Read more
  • 4 years of partnership with the Hartford Foundation, and the Social Enterprise Accelerator is still going strong.

    GOT MARGIN? Our partnership with the Hartford Foundation is 4 years young, and we are thrilled the Social Enterprise Accelerator is still going strong. Read more
  • Hartford Foundation Boosts NPOs Earned Income Potential — 6 Organizations Raise Nearly $350,000 to Fuel Social Enterprises

    GOT MARGIN? 6 NPOs raised $350,000 in startup & growth capital to fuel earned income ventures thanks to the Hartford Foundation Social Enterprise Accelerator. Read more
  • The Patterson Foundation Picks 4 Nonprofits to Participate in Seventh Iteration of Margin & Mission Ignition

    GOT MARGIN? The Patterson Foundation engaged 4 NPOs to participate in the seventh iteration of their Margin & Mission Ignition Earned Income Initiative. Read more
  • Hartford Foundation Picks 6 Nonprofits for Second Iteration of Social Enterprise Accelerator

    GOT MARGIN? Read about the 6 nonprofits participating in the second iteration of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Social Enterprise Accelerator. Read more
  • Nonprofits Complete Strategic Consulting Opportunity with The Patterson Foundation

    GOT MARGIN? Nonprofits participated in a Knowledge Sharing Session as part of The Patterson Foundation’s Advancing Mission Thrivability initiative. Read more
  • TPF Offers Local Nonprofits Strategic Decision-Making Consulting Sessions

    GOT MARGIN? Thanks to The Patterson Foundation, Advancing Mission Thrivability helps nonprofits make economically-informed, mission-aligned decisions. Read more
  • Advancing Mission Thrivability comes to life in a new video from The Patterson Foundation

    GOT MARGIN? The Patterson Foundation staff, consultants, and nonprofit partners tell the story of Advancing Mission Thrivability in a compelling video. Click to view 
  • No Margin, No Mission Turns 10!

    GOT MARGIN? On our 10th Anniversary, we have helped 200 NPO’s launch or grow social enterprises that have earned $25 million & changed countless lives. Read more
  • The Hartford Foundation launched the 2021 Virtual Social Enterprise Accelerator

    GOT MARGIN? We partnered with the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to launch the 2021 Virtual Social Enterprise Accelerator for NPO’s in Greater Hartford. Read more
  • New Pilot Project Debuts from The Patterson Foundation to Boost Nonprofit Revenue

    GOT MARGIN? To help nonprofits boost revenue and mission impact, we partnered with The Patterson Foundation to launch an innovative new pilot project. Read more
  • We launched Advancing Mission Thrivability in partnership with The Patterson Foundation

    GOT MARGIN? Advancing Mission Thrivability is a virtual initiative that strengthens nonprofits through mission-centric, economically-informed decision making. Read more  
  • TPF Study Away Week Margin & Mission Ignition Webinar

    GOT MARGIN? This webinar gave the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy students a glimpse into Margin & Mission Ignition for #TPFStudyAway Week. Click to view                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  • Suncoast FYI Interviews Margin & Mission Ignition Leaders

    GOT MARGIN? Watch our interview on Suncoast FYI to learn how Margin & Mission Ignition helps nonprofits boost their revenue & mission impact. Click to view

     
  • Beyond College Now Featured in Herald Tribune Article

    GOT MARGIN? The Herald Tribune shares how Margin & Mission Ignition helped launch Beyond College Now to boost nonprofit revenue & mission impact. Read more 
  • Hartford Business Journal Features Social Enterprise Accelerator Initiative in Story

    GOT MARGIN? The Hartford Business Journal describes how the Social Enterprise Accelerator helped launch SockStarz to boost revenue & mission impact. Read more
  • No Margin, No Mission Feature in Rough & Ready Media Client Spotlight

    GOT MARGIN? Check out the feature article from Rough & Ready Media about No Margin, No Mission in a recent edition of their Client Spotlight. Read more
  • Margin & Mission Ignition 2019 Launches with 3 Nonprofits

    GOT MARGIN? For the 5th year, The Patterson Foundation invested in Margin & Mission Ignition to help entrepreneurial nonprofits boost revenue & mission impact. Read more 
  • Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Announces Match at Social Enterprise Accelerator Fast Pitch Presentations

    GOT MARGIN? Hartford Foundation announced match at Social Enterprise Accelerator Fast Pitch sessions to help 10 nonprofits raise startup capital for ventures. Read more 
  • Margin & Mission Ignition Match Strengthens Nonprofit Entrepreneurial Ventures

    GOT MARGIN? The Patterson Foundation matched funds raised toward startup or growth capital for five Margin & Mission Ignition entrepreneurial nonprofit ventures. Read more
  • Margin & Mission Ignition to Launch 4-Part Earned Income Learning Lab Series in March

    GOT MARGIN? Thanks to The Patterson Foundation, Margin & Mission Ignition Lab Series returned for 5th year to help nonprofits explore Earned Income possibilities. Read more 
  • Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Host Earned Income Learning Lab Series

    GOT MARGIN? Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership hosted 4-part Earned Income Learning Lab Series for nonprofits in Central Florida. Read more
  • Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Selects 10 Nonprofits to Participate in Social Enterprise Accelerator Initiative

    GOT MARGIN? 10 nonprofits participate in 2 1/2 year Social Enterprise Accelerator initiative thanks to support from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Read more 
  • Look what just launched in Hartford!

    GOT MARGIN? Thanks to Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACCELERATOR will help nonprofits boost revenue and mission impact. Read more
  • The Patterson Foundation invited nonprofits to explore earned income…then invited them to “opt out”.

    GOT MARGIN? The Patterson Foundation recently invited nonprofits to explore earned income, and then invited them to “opt out”. Read more
  • Margin & Mission Ignition Phenomenal 5 Convene to Share Learning at Knowledge Sharing Session

    GOT MARGIN? 5 Margin & Mission Ignition NPO’s gathered to share knowledge, learning & insights from business plan development for their earned income ventures. Read more
  • No Margin, No Mission featured at Exponent Philanthropy 2018 National Conference

    GOT MARGIN? The Patterson Foundation highlighted Margin & Mission Ignition at the Exponent Philanthropy 2018 National Conference in Philadelphia. Read more
  • 5 Nonprofits Embark on 30 Month Journey to Boost Revenue and Mission Impact

    GOT MARGIN? 5 NPO’s started 30-month journey to boost revenue and mission impact thanks to The Patterson Foundation’s Margin & Mission Ignition 2018 initiative. Read more
  • From Free to Fee: Help Your Nonprofits Generate Earned Income

    GOT MARGIN? The Patterson Foundation blog for Exponent Philanthropy explains how Margin & Mission Ignition helps nonprofits boost revenue & mission impact. Read more
  • When Business Planning Became A Catalyst To Rebrand Two Nonprofits

    GOT MARGIN? Learn how business planning to launch two new earned income ventures became a catalyst for nonprofits to rebrand their entire organizations. Read more
  • The Patterson Foundation continues to strengthen Margin & Mission Ignition

    GOT MARGIN? The Patterson Foundation launched Margin & Mission Ignition 2018 to help NPO’s boost entrepreneurial capacity, revenue, and mission impact. Read more
  • Nonprofits show hunger for Earned Income at Aging in America National Conference in San Francisco

    GOT MARGIN? Our Earned Income workshop attracted nonprofits from around the country at the Aging in America National Conference in San Francisco. Read more
  • Margin & Mission Ignition Adds Webinar Series to Help NPO’s Be Stronger and More Thrivable

    GOT MARGIN? Our Earned Income Webinar series added a new e-learning dimension to launch The Patterson Foundation’s 2018 Margin & Mission Ignition initiative. Read more 
  • 4 Nonprofits Seeking Startup Capital for Earned Income Ventures Receive Match from The Patterson Foundation

    GOT MARGIN? 4 NPO’s seeking startup capital for earned income ventures received mission impact investments and match from The Patterson Foundation. Read more
  • Peace River Wildlife Center Delivers Fast Pitch with Impressive Results

    GOT MARGIN? When Peace River Wildlife Center presented their Business Plan FAST PITCH to mission impact investors, the results were impressive. Read more
  • Nonprofits Generate Startup Capital with FAST PITCH and Match from The Patterson Foundation

    GOT MARGIN? Nonprofits generate startup capital for earned income ventures with FAST PITCH and 1:1 match from The Patterson Foundation. Read more
  • Earned Income Discovery Process Helps Nonprofits Explore Ideas and Determine Preparedness

    GOT MARGIN? Discovery process helps nonprofit organizations explore possibilities and preparedness for their next earned income venture. Read more
  • Margin & Mission Ignition Expands to New Nonprofits

    GOT MARGIN? The “Fab 4″ nonprofits advanced to MARGIN & MISSION IGNITION 2017 to develop and implement business plans for their earned income venture. Read more
  • Branding Helps Nonprofits Build Entrepreneurial Ventures

    GOT MARGIN? The Super 6 NPO participants in MARGIN & MISSION IGNITION created unique brand identities to launch & grow their earned income ventures. Read more
  • Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity Launched Cleanout & Removal Business

    GOT MARGIN? Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity participated in MARGIN & MISSION IGNITION, resulting in the launch of Habitat Cleanout & Removal. Read more
  • The Patterson Foundation Gave $310,000 to Match Mission Impact Investments

    GOT MARGIN? The Patterson Foundation gave more than $310,000 to match investments toward startup/growth capital for 8 NPO business plans. Read more
  • Shade is Good Blog

    GOT MARGIN? Shade is Good sun safety products are a hit thanks to thoughtful business planning, diligent implementation, teamwork, and The Patterson Foundation. Read more
  • No Margin, No Mission and The Patterson Foundation Share Earned Income Workshop at the ASA 2017 Aging in American Conference

    GOT MARGIN? We joined The Patterson Foundation in Chicago to discuss earned income at the AGING IN AMERICA CONFERENCE. Read more
  • Pines of Sarasota Education & Training Institute Posts Impressive Margin & Mission Ignition Results

    GOT MARGIN? Pines of Sarasota Education & Training Institute posted impressive results following MARGIN & MISSION IGNITION 18-month earned income initiative. Read more
  • The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum Has Liftoff

    GOT MARGIN? The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum launched thanks to business planning initiative made possible by The Patterson Foundation. Read more
  • The Patterson Foundation Matches $192k in Mission Impact Capital

    GOT MARGIN? The Patterson Foundation matched $192k in mission impact capital raised by MARGIN & MISSION IGNITION nonprofits for business plan startup. Read more
  • Slideshow31

    GOT MARGIN? We discussed Earned Income at the Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Annual Conference in Orlando. Read more
  • Got Margin?

    GOT MARGIN? We discussed Earned Income Business Plans at the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Annual Conference in San Diego. Read more
  • Slideshow29

    GOT MARGIN? Watch Funding Fishing Rods to learn how Quantum Foundation is helping nonprofits in Palm Beach County build entrepreneurial capacity. Watch video
  • Slideshow28

    GOT MARGIN? Don’t miss our guest blog for The Patterson Foundation: Anatomy of an Earned Income Business Plan FAST PITCH. Read more
  • Slideshow27

    GOT MARGIN? Our Sarasota Earned Income Business Plan FAST PITCH (a.k.a. Shark Tank for Nonprofits) was in the news. Read more
  • Slideshow26

    GOT MARGIN? We were featured in an American Express Open Forum article about entrepreneurs who create new opportunities, even in tough times. Read more
  • Slideshow23

    GOT MARGIN? Read our guest blog for The Patterson Foundation: Marketing Insights for Effective Earned Income Business Plans. Read more
  • Slideshow17

    GOT MARGIN? We helped the Franciscan Center in Tampa develop an earned income business plan in 5 days with our new Business Planning Boot Camp. Read more
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    GOT MARGIN? Like our Facebook page and get access to valuable postings on the latest in earned income news, events, and happenings. Read more

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Thanks to No Margin, No Mission, the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida has increased our MARGIN and MISSION through development and implementation of an earned income business plan. Check out EpilepsyStore.com to see what we did together!

No Margin, No Mission Helped the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida Launch a Successful Online Store!