ABOUT

Founded in 2018 by the former Executive Director/CEO of ParentJobNet, Pat Craddick-Irwin, POP Social Enterprise LLC is an innovative capacity-building consultancy that collaborates with nonprofits, for-profit corporations, foundations, philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, and government agencies. Collaborating with seasoned independent nonprofit consultants specializing in maximizing impact, we embrace an innovative and cooperative strategic approach.  Through the utilization of general operating funds, we assist nonprofits with their organizational capacity-building needs for long-term sustainability, growth, and impact.

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Our expertise centers on cause-marketing and fundraising, leveraging data-driven insights and compelling narratives to create impactful messaging across multiple vehicles and channels. These include fundraising campaigns, fee-for-service programming, grant proposals, partnership engagements, impact reports, newsletters, brochures, videos, websites, and social media. Our goal is to champion missions, boost unrestricted funding streams, and elevate program awareness.

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Our consulting service helps Nonprofits: 

• Increase the visibility and impact of their mission through videos, newsletters, storytelling, cause marketing, and social media platforms.

• Create and execute effective fundraising campaigns and grant proposals.

• Develop innovative fee-for-service (earned income) programs and services.

• Develop strategic plans for endowment funds. 

 

We welcome partnerships at all levels, including sponsorships, contracts, sub-contracts, ad hoc projects, and referral-based collaborations.

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Our History

In May 2018, ParentJobNet, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with a 14-year history, proudly served more than 16,000 single mothers and low-income families, garnered 16 notable awards, and successfully fulfilled its mission. Due to limited and unsustainable operational funding, the organization ceased operations, resulting in the layoff of over 50 dedicated staff members. This challenging experience served as the catalyst for the birth of POP Social Enterprise LLC.

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Our revitalized mission is to empower nonprofits to grow and sustain their operations by securing unrestricted general operating funds and resources (commonly referred to as "overhead"). These resources are indispensable for promoting the growth and longevity of nonprofit organizations committed to supporting communities nationwide.

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The Need

The inaugural Not-for-Profit Survey 2022 Trends Report, based on a survey of 116 nonprofit organizations, reveals that nearly half of the respondents identified growth and scalability as a significant concern, while 37 percent expressed ongoing concerns about donors' reluctance to support critical operational expenses like staff salaries, information technology, and evaluations.  

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Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Too many nonprofits, he says, are rewarded for how little they spend -- not for what they get done. Instead of equating frugality with morality, he asks us to start rewarding charities for their big goals and big accomplishments (even if that comes with big expenses). In this bold talk, he says: Let's change the way we think about changing the world. Watch the video!

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How We Help

POP Social Enterprise LLC is a strategic partner empowering nonprofits to expand and scale their operations. We're not just consultants; we're the 'low-mission' social enterprise revenue generating arm of nonprofits, working hand-in-hand with nonprofits while also forging partnerships with for-profit businesses, foundations, and government agencies. Our innovative and cooperative approach secures vital operating funds and resources, ensuring the long-term growth and sustainability of nonprofit organizations.

 

Our Mission Focuses on Two Core Goals:

1. Aligning the missions of nonprofits with the philanthropic funding priorities of for-profit companies, foundations, and government agencies, fostering collaborative investments in nonprofit growth through unrestricted general operating funding.​

2. Delivering unrestricted general operating funding support and capacity-building services to strengthen and expand the operations of nonprofits.

 

Our Approach

Our approach is highly adaptable, tailoring project plans to meet each nonprofit's immediate capacity-building needs, all within their budget constraints.

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The Significance of General Operating Capacity Building

We firmly believe that investing in the general operating capacity of nonprofits is an essential step towards enhancing their effectiveness and ensuring their long-term growth and sustainability. Capacity building initiatives, such as formulating fundraising and marketing/communication strategies, optimizing board and staff recruitment processes, facilitating thoughtful leadership succession, implementing effective governance practices, upgrading technological infrastructure, refining outcome measurement approaches, and increasing partnerships, collectively bolster a nonprofit's ability to fulfill its mission effectively. Successful general operating capacity building strengthens a nonprofit's capacity to fulfill its mission over time, amplifying its potential to make a meaningful impact on lives and communities.

 

Our history is rich with the support we've provided to numerous nonprofits, and looking back at the remarkable impact generated through these partnerships fills us with immense joy. Being part of transformative missions aimed at making the world a better place is a true privilege.

 

We invite you to contact us to discover how POP Social Enterprise can contribute to the growth and success of your organization.  Let's collaborate to make your mission thrive!