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Local currencies as an example of social innovation News
Economic development | Article

Local currencies as an example of social innovation

They have been around for a hundred years and there are various experiences around the world. Although they are not consensual, they are examples of social innovation that bring solutions to various challenges facing today's societies.

Sandra Lima Coelho • 25 Sep 2023
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The governance model has consequences for the professionalization of the management of social organizations News
Social Economy Organization | Governance | Article

The governance model has consequences for the professionalization of the management of social organizations

Professional management is a consequence of an appropriate governance model that is aligned with the purpose. That's why it's so important to reflect on the model and adjust it if necessary.

Carlos Azevedo • 20 Sep 2023
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GEOfundos Opportunity | MAIS AJUDA 2023/2024 Program News
Philanthropy and funding | In brief

GEOfundos Opportunity | MAIS AJUDA 2023/2024 Program

Portuguese organizations with a focus directly related to the cause of housing can apply for support of at least €60,000.

GEOfundos • 18 Sep 2023
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Luís Jerónimo, FCGulbenkian on O Ar é de Todos Podcast #120 News
Foundations | In brief

Luís Jerónimo, FCGulbenkian on O Ar é de Todos Podcast #120

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is a social innovator before it was one

João Neves • 14 Sep 2023
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Purpose in Corporate Volunteering News
Companies | Opinion | Volunteering

Purpose in Corporate Volunteering

There's a lot of talk about corporate volunteering. But how deeply do we reflect on its contribution to society? I ask this because that's what volunteering is there for, right?

Sónia Fernandes • 08 Sep 2023
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GEOfundos Opportunity | The European Prize for Humanitarian Innovation 2023 News
Philanthropy and funding | In brief

GEOfundos Opportunity | The European Prize for Humanitarian Innovation 2023

Portuguese organisations developing innovative technologies to provide quality assistance to people in vulnerable situations are eligible for prizes of up to €250,000. Until 03 October 2023.

GEOfundos • 06 Sep 2023
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One of the greatest economic opportunities of our time deserves the best from all of us News
Article | Think Impact and Act

One of the greatest economic opportunities of our time deserves the best from all of us

Impact is an economic opportunity. Therefore, considering impact as a decision variable is a must for any organization, regardless of the sector in which it operates.

Carlos Azevedo • 06 Sep 2023
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What have we learnt from our B Corp certification journey? News
Companies | Article

What have we learnt from our B Corp certification journey?

Corporate (social) responsibility (CSR), classically based on the gradual reduction of negative impacts, is necessary, but not always equal to ecological and societal challenges.

Nathalie Ballan & Marta Vian Santos • 30 Aug 2023
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Is it really effective to manage ethics in organisations? News
Article | Organizational training

Is it really effective to manage ethics in organisations?

One of the myths surrounding organisational ethics is that people are either ethical or they're not, and that therefore there's not much that can be done about it. Is that so?

Helena Gonçalves • 29 Aug 2023
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GEOfunds Opportunity | UNESCO Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development News
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GEOfunds Opportunity | UNESCO Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development

Portuguese organisations can nominate candidates for the 100,000 USD prize who are dedicated to improving teacher performance and effectiveness. Until 31 October 2023.

GEOfundos • 28 Aug 2023
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Sensitising companies and managers to the impact of sickness News
Health | Companies | Article

Sensitising companies and managers to the impact of sickness

When an employee discloses that he or she is ill, it is not always clear in the company what this will mean in terms of challenges for both the employee and the company.

Miguel Leichsenring Franco • 28 Jul 2023
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