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Managing director
 In our December 2007 edition of the
Vanguard we began our discussion of growth strategies,
focusing on internal strategies. These included hiring new
employees, analyzing organizational needs, and finding
capital. In this edition, we will shift our focus to
external strategies for growth. The articles featured
highlight international expansion, innovative partnerships,
influencing public policy and accessing growth capital, all
in an effort to increase reach.
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Going global
 TechSoup
was a thriving
nonprofit group providing
other nonprofits
and libraries with discounted or donated technology.
Then it made a successful move into international markets.
Here's how.
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A New Kind of Grant
 The
toughest thing about building or expanding a nonprofit
enterprise is getting the funding. Here's a different way to
find the money you need without ending up on the
fund-raising treadmill.
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advocating for
policy changes
 The government -- whether local or federal
-- can be a source of support for nonprofit groups beyond
giving grants. Government officials' ability to convene
influential people and pass legislation can help nonprofits
do their jobs better.
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Innovative Partnerships
 Sometimes the best partnerships are the last ones you'd
think of -- like merging with a competitor, a for-profit
entity, or a government organization.
But, given the right
circumstances, working with an unlikely partner can bring a
variety of rewards.
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