WE'VE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Cleanslate www.cleanslatechicago.org Since 2005, Cleanslate has provided neighborhood beautification services to customers across Chicago and transitional jobs to motivated adults with high obstacles to employment. This sustainable social enterprise grew out of the mission and success of The Cara Program, a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides innovative life- and career-skills training, job placement, and employment retention services to men and women affected by homelessness and poverty. When Cleanslate first started, a small crew and a handful of staff swept streets and picked up trash in one neighborhood. Today, Cleanslate provides litter abatement, landscaping, special event, and snow removal services to 14 communities across Chicago and boasts a revenue base of roughly $2 million. Over the past five years, Cleanslate has provided more than 1,000 transitional jobs to students of The Cara Programwho face significant barriers to employment. During their time at Cleanslate, interns gain valuable work experience, on-the-job training, ...
TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO ANSWER OUR 7 EASY QUESTIONS The best balance sheet in any organization is one that has multiple sources of revenue contributing to the total allocation of income. When there are diverse revenue streams, there is the promise of greater financial stability and strength, particularly during challenging economic times. While the concept of revenue diversification may seem obvious to many, it is not always the top priority in organizations that are striving to balance the increased demand for services with the challenges of reduced available funding and capacity to do the work. If you haven't recently considered your organization's current revenue allocation, No Margin, No Mission suggests you do so today by taking a few minutes to answer the simple questions below. You can also share these questions with others from your leadership team, staff, or Board if ...
GET YOUR BOARD AND STAFF ON BOARD FOR EARNED INCOME AND REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION In today's challenging economic environment, it's more important than ever for your organization to have diverse sources of revenue. Relying strictly on grants and donations for its financial livelihood can make it vulnerable to funding cuts and other unfavorable market conditions. Creating an entrepreneurial and financially diverse organization starts with building a Board and staff that values entrepreneurship, innovation, and smart business practices. If you're planning a retreat for Board or staff members in the near future, now's the perfect time to engage them in a strategic session to think about revenue generation in innovative new ways that have not previously been considered. Through a facilitated half, full, or two-day onsite session led by No Margin, No Mission's expert consultants, your Board or ...
WE’VE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AtWork! www.atworkwa.org AtWork! is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities be productive, integrated and contributing members of their communities. As a successful social enterprise, AtWork! helps people with disabilities learn marketable skills; find and keep good jobs in the community; and earn wages and benefits that help them escape poverty. At 50 years old, AtWork! is fiscally strong and growing. To remain strong requires consistent and diverse sources of revenue. AtWork! earns income to fuel its mission by operating unique social enterprises—partnerships with the community and business that have a dual purpose: provide jobs for the people we serve and generate revenue. AtWork!’s Social Enterprises The Issaquah Recycling Center is often referred to as the “jewel of Issaquah”. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, the Recycling Center accepts nearly ...
Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of our new social enterprise, No Margin, No Mission. Our name couldn’t be more appropriate because it says what we believe and what we tell people every day in the social sector. In short, it’s our mantra! What is No Margin, No Mission? We’re a national consulting practice that helps nonprofits, funders, and grantees diversify revenue, expand impact, and build a lasting future through entrepreneurship, innovation, and business strategy. We’re proud to offer our clients a fresh approach to planning, training, implementation, and speaking through a wide array of offerings designed to help grow the mission and financial bottom lines of organizations with ...
