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The Balanced Scorecard and Nonprofit Organizations

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By adopting strategic performance measures, nonprofits can bring focus and discipline to their mission and much-needed information to donors and supporting organizations. The result: a more efficient marketplace that rewards effectiveness, thereby bringing bigger benefits to society. And in the post-Enron era, the stewardship and accountability that the Balanced Scorecard can help nonprofits achieve is just as relevant to the private sector as it is to the public sector. [Excerpted from article]

A Word to the Wise

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When public perception matters -- and when doesn't it? -- the words you choose and the tone you use can be more important than the truth you're speaking.

Information Management and the State of the Animals

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HRC's executive director, Che Green, weighs in on animal advocacy in the information age and "The State of the Animals"

Understanding Survey Bias

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Informed researchers and survey readers should have at least a general understanding of the various forms of survey bias and error.

Understanding Survey Results

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The results produced by opinion surveys are easily misunderstood and sometimes intentionally misleading. Learn to identify the good, bad, and just plain ugly surveys.

Case Study: The Handsel Foundation

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The Handsel Foundation is a small private foundation working to end the ill treatment and overpopulation of companion animals. Beginning in May 2006, HRC conducted three phases of research for the Handsel Foundation ("Handsel") related to grant-making effectiveness.

How the Market for Animal-Friendly Food Products Works

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A brief description of "animal welfare" as a marketing term, used by retailers to protect and differentiate their brands and products, discusses the three basic retailing dynamics of "brand management," "innovation with supply chains," and "limitations to supply and demand."

Survey Design 101

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Whether you're designing a modest member survey or a large multi-year donor tracking study, applying a few basic principles will help you get valid, actionable results.

The Public Opinion Foundation Database (Russia)

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by The Public Opinion Foundation
Since 1992, the Public Opinion Foundation has conducted weekly nationwide representative polls of Russia's urban and rural populations, through the extensive network of its regional branches and partner organizations situated in almost all areas of the country. This organization provides an English database version of poll results, searchable by topic.

7 Studies Every Animal Advocate Should Know About

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Take a break from your daily work for animals and check out the interesting insights provided by these seven recent research studies.