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The Miami Project To Cure Paralysis
The Miami Project To Cure Paralysis
The Miami Project To Cure Paralysis
Paralysis
By
Cesar Arevalo
Evelyn Hall
Fritz Phanord
Luc Jean-Francois
Definition and History of Miami
Project
• Miami Project: world’s largest spinal cord injury
and research center
• Was founded in 1985
• Develop innovative treatment techniques and
research
Miami Project Mission
Statement
• “ find a cure for spinal cord injury”
Miami Project Business Model
• Nonprofit organization
• Raise funds for spinal cord research
How does Miami Project make
money?
• Donations
• Fund raising events
• Contracts
• Grants
Miami Project short term and Long
term
Recession
Economy
Competition for funding
Easier to raise funds
Technology
Government reduce
Political/Legal funding
Awareness in
Socio Cultural
philanthropy
Migration of young
Demographic
scientist to private sectors
Global reach Competition
Globalization
Hurricanes
Natural Environment
Natural disasters
Porter’s Five Forces
High
Threat of • Easy start-up
Entry
High
• Dependency on donations
Power of Power of
Suppliers Rivalry Buyers
Low
• Waiting for a cure
High
• Competition for funding
Substitutes
Low- Moderate
• Alternative medicine
Miami Project’s Internal
Environment
Revenue: 16 Million
Plant: 20 research Labs Equipment:
Scientific equipment
Tangible
Brand : Global recognition
Relationships: Philanthropists , scientific
community, and corp. sponsors
Expertise: Scientific knowledge
Culture: Dedication to the mission
Intangible
Hired 125 Neuroscientist, clinicians, staff,
and volunteers
Primary Activities:
No cure No
Outbound Logistics
Secondary Activities: