Community Development

Presently, there are a lot of volunteer works for community development through the local organizations, which support women and children as well as the micro-enterprises. These organizations usually have the mission of creating and promoting opportunities to volunteer and improve the lives of other people in the society and environment that we are living in.

Volunteering at an Orphanage - Love an Orphan Today

If you would be visiting orphanages and special homes for children who have been abandoned or have been put up for adoption, you would realize a lot of things. Most of these children were denied of the opportunity to have proper education, as well as most of the basics needed for survival such as food, shelter and even warm clothing.

Conflicts of Interests for Non Profits

Many people give up their time for non-profit organisations by sitting on Boards. Too often, it is easy to forget or recognize conflict of interest situations. Remember, even though you are giving up your time (most positions are voluntary) for the community or charity, you should always be acting in the best interests of the organisation and not putting your own interests first.

Some Simple Guidelines - Understanding How to Start a Non-Profit Organization

Forming a nonprofit corporation is very similar to forming a regular corporation. Tax-exemption, grants & personal liability protection are the most important reasons to incorporate a nonprofit group. There are many more benefits to being a nonprofit. There are two important benefits for forming a nonprofit, tax-exempt status and personal liability protection. Note: Obtaining nonprofit status is usually a requirement for obtaining funds from government granting agencies.

How To Communicate Value and Necessity To Any Committee or Audience With Solutions Marketing

Solutions marketing is a big buzz word right now in the business sector - with reason. Every business - I don't care what type, how big or small - needs to convey the solutions they provide. As a non-profit you have customers (users of your services), clients, and prospects just like any other business. Use customer successes in case studies to present your solutions with impact.

Bicycling for Charity and a Worthy Cause - California Wildfire Case Study

The California Wildfires of October 2007 were devastating indeed and many people want to raise money to help. Unfortunately, there are many non-legitimate Scam Artists that come out of the woodwork after big Natural Disasters collecting donations and pocketing the money. Well, as far these 23 California Fires being Natural, I am not convinced that the California fires were all Mother Nature - at least some appear to be arson.

Carwash Fundraisers Banned - Are Our Youth at Risk?

There seems to be a new trend where carwash fundraisers are being banned and this hurts non-profit groups. Some carwashes have said that they will allow non-profit groups to sell coupons to their carwashes and participate in a portion of the money raised. The car wash gets great PR and community goodwill and the non-profit groups no longer compete with the car wash on a sunny busy Saturday. Everyone wins right?

Donate To A Child In The Third World

Nothing is as urgent a call to action as a needy child who you can aid. Television commercials show starving children in third-world countries who anyone can sponsor through financial help. Many individuals jump at the first flicker of the phone number on their television, but some need more research about sponsoring a child before they decide. For people that want to know more, here is an overview of the process.

14 Ways to Increase Your Grant Income by 25%!

Copywriting and internet marketing techniques work hand in hand to create a quick, intense, straight to the point document to stir the reader to action with as few unnecessary words as possible, and in the shortest amount of time. A person marketing a product or service on the Internet realizes they have about three and a half seconds to get and keep your attention before you click off their site, maybe even forever!

Tips For Getting Grants For Your Non-Profit Organization

Based on the interview with an expert grant-writer, this article discusses the tips on getting grant for your non-profit. One of the classic mistakes that most non-profit organizations make while applying for grants is that they do not follow proper guidelines. " About 90 percent of applicants are rejected just for not following the required guidelines," says Elana Edelstein, Assistant Director of Communications, Marketing and Foundation at Glendale College. She was directly responsible for writing grant proposals for the last 4 years - raising over $ 3 million.

The Future Of Charitable Giving

In today's society, the problems of accountability and trust within a nonprofit sector are at all time low. Most recently, the American Red Cross was taken sharply to task over its plans (later dropped) to use some Sept. 11 funds for other purposes, while the Nature Conservancy was criticized for failing to disclose loans to its executives. High salaries awarded to the heads of some nonprofits have also drawn fire, as compensation for the chief executives of the nation's biggest charities grew at a rate nearly double that of inflation last year.

Do an Article-a-Thon in 2008 and Raise Money for Your Favorite Charity

Fist, pick a cause, maybe your church and then pick a two-day time. Plan it in advance to allow everyone the time to get pledges. One way to make the most money in a writing-a-thon for the Charity is to get pledges for each article written from a 1,000s of people. To do this you need to get lots of non-profit groups to sell pledges and keep half the money and donate the other half to the larger cause.

Coaching and the Not-For-Profit Executive

I have found that one of the best ways a NFP leader can learn new skills and balance the challenges of a modern, vital organization is by working with a professional, certified coach. A good coach with strong not-for-profit experiences coach understands the challenges of not-for-profits and is able to help you find renewed clarity, commitment and connection with your organization. In addition, your coach will empower you and your organization to function at a level of high, effective performance.

Coupon Carwash Fundraising Schemes - Any Complaints Out There?

Many cities are shutting down car wash fundraisers due to water shortages, droughts and potential issues with storm water discharges from the wash water affluent. It is against the law to let dirty water go into a storm drain. So, now carwashes, which have been complaining to cities to get the municipal environmental departments to shut down the car wash fundraisers through lobbying efforts, are now saying that they will provide carwash fundraisers a different way - by letting the kids sell coupons for the car wash.