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Funders Can Give More than Money

Harvard Business Review

And while some foundations bucked the trend and made double-digit investment gains in recent years, the average foundation in Chronicle's analysis netted out 14.9 It called for leveraging the profits of the global microfinance institution, and coupling them with private investments from the Allmans and their donor network.

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Entrepreneurs: You're More Important Than Your Business Plan

Harvard Business Review

And we are often happy to review these start-up plans — which include the typical elements such as a product description, competitive analysis, estimate of market size, and projected financials. Applying a formal spreadsheet-type analysis to an early stage concept can be " disastrous." Point of Entry and Leadership.