Can Etsy keep its folksy brand and make shareholders money?
If craft seller Etsy goes public later this year it will be a test of how well the company can balance an explicit social mission with shareholder expectations for making money.
If craft seller Etsy goes public later this year it will be a test of how well the company can balance an explicit social mission with shareholder expectations for making money.
Business
Mar 5, 2015
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The U.S. fundraising drive known as "Giving Tuesday" is having a growing impact for nonprofit groups, with nearly $46 million raised for charity over a 24-hour period, according to initial numbers released Wednesday.
Other
Dec 4, 2014
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Shifting the publication of academic journals away from a private, for-profit model could save universities big bucks in the long term while also keeping the marketplace of ideas fully stocked, says a University of Illinois ...
Other
Sep 30, 2014
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The boundary between the online and physical worlds got blurry last week when Sony's PlayStation Network was disabled by an online attack, while simultaneously an American Airlines passenger jet carrying a Sony executive ...
Security
Sep 4, 2014
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Wealthy Australians with private philanthropic foundations are giving more to charitable causes in health, education and welfare, but less to the environment, QUT research has found.
Business
Jul 31, 2014
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Nonprofit organization Goodwill Industries Inc. is working with federal officials to investigate a possible security breach.
Security
Jul 22, 2014
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Google has a challenge for U.S. nonprofits.
Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 22, 2014
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Professional networking site LinkedIn is now letting its users search for volunteer positions in addition to paid jobs.
Internet
Jan 15, 2014
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A program launched globally on Tuesday set out to inspire children to present their big ideas for changing the world.
Internet
Jan 15, 2014
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When it comes to learning about the evils of Internet piracy, Hollywood studios and the major music labels want kids to start young.
Other
Nov 11, 2013
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