What is the Rent To Own Industry and Where is it Going?

The $6.8-billion rent to own industry-or RTO-is relatively new to the American economy. The unique rent-to-own transaction sprang up in the 1960s in response to a growing consumer need for acquiring the use of household products without incurring debt or jeopardizing the family's credit. Rent-to-own customers come from all walks of life, desiring consumer durable goods in their homes without the long-term financial obligations associated with credit sales.

Michigan Child Welfare - Why a Web-Based Information System is Mission Critical

Attention child welfare, child protective services, foster care and kinship care providers... How you collect, store and share your information can make all the difference.

Brother, Can You Spare Me a Dime? Pros and Cons to Online Giving

Let's go through a little thought exercise - a sort of parable. Imagine you and a few staff members are shipwrecked on a deserted island in the tropics...

Donating, A Worthy Cause For Your Old Car

One of the toughest decisions to make when you want to get a new car is what to do with the old one. We have seen pretty old cars running around the streets. We have heard of how special the car is and the sentimental value it has for the previous generations. Those cars were there for them when they had their first dates. Or it was the car used to rush someone to the hospital to give birth.

Volunteering - The Right Fit For You

When volunteering, you may be tempted to say yes to the first opportunity that is presented to you or you may automatically volunteer in an environment similar to your day-to-day working life. You may be busy but chances are it will not provide you with a sense of satisfaction or fulfillment.

The Basics Of Donating Your Car In California

Do you live in California and would like to make a car donation to charity? Or, do you want to make a car donation to a charity based in California? If you answered yes to either question or both, doing so is quite easy. You only need to call a charity and voila, it's finished, it's done! You could start walking with that good feeling in your heart.

Free Software for Non-profit Organizations

Once your organization finally gets a computer built in this century, your next step is to find software for it that won't deplete the coffers. Pirated software is tempting, but, if the ethical dilemma doesn't keep you away from it, its associated risks may: you could pick up a computer virus from pirated software or you could get caught with software you're not authorized to have. The good news is that there is so much great free software, organizations on a budget can find great alternatives to many of the proprietary programs.

Common Mistakes Pastors Make About Employee - Volunteer Screening

A pastor in San Diego County told me recently that they were using one of these brand name "Instant Nationwide" background check services that was, in fact, recommended by their popular church liability insurance carrier. When I showed the pastor on the service's own website that they search nothing in San Diego County he was naturally upset and alarmed. He said that they had been using the service for years to screen their employees and volunteers.

Spring Training - Selling Tips for Non Profits

Non profits do not consider the need or the use of selling when trying to obtain donor dollars. Offered here are some practical types for this volatile economy to get more dollars heading in your direction.

How to Effectively Raise Funds for Non-Profit Groups

Techniques for increasing revenue for your nonprofit organization. Learn simple and effective fund raising strategies that will greatly help your organization.