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Archives: Non-profit organization

Beyond Labels — Does the Type of Business Matter?

The superficial distinction between non-profits and for-profits bears scrutiny. What are the true differences? Is either structure innately superior?

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Aug 8, 2017
  • 9 Comments

Interview with Gordon Nelson — Public Access Policies, Open Access, and the Viability of Scientific Societies

An interview with the President of the Council of Scientific Society Presidents, on the unintended and potentially damaging consequences of public and open access mandates and embargoes.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Aug 25, 2014
  • 52 Comments

Trickle-Down Thinking — Does Anyone Understand Why Universities and Not-for-Profits Have Large Endowments?

Follow the money in academic publishing, and you find ponds that resemble the larger lakes of academia in general. By mimicking endowment practices originating at large universities, are not-for-profits limiting their ability to grow?

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Jan 5, 2012
  • 14 Comments

Rallying Cries vs. Reality: Profits and Publishing Meet Academics and Idealism

The comments on a recent post revealed a litany of rhetoric that doesn’t quite match up with nuanced reality.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Sep 8, 2011
  • 42 Comments

Is "Dissemination" Mission-Worthy Anymore?

Dissemination may be necessary but not sufficient as an element of an information mission in today’s world.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Aug 5, 2011
  • 11 Comments

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