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Is Real Charity dying? - - John Nichols
For many years I worked for a nonprofit company that took in donated items, cleaned, fixed up, and resold them to raise money for good works. While I worked for them I observed many things that I would like to talk about. Since I recently lost that job due to fewer and fewer items being... Submitted 108 days 15 hours ago.

Two Little Words a Non-Profit Loves to Say: "Thank you!" - Avis Ward
I've always preferred to live my life in the background. My family was happy to receive a current photograph of me. It took nearly four years to finally sit for a complimentary photo at Cox Photography Studio. I did it for pregnant teens. I have discovered when you pursue your passion for a... Submitted 2 years 212 days ago.

Before You Form Your Own a Non-Profit Organization, Answer These Eight Questions - - Mogama
Yes, non-profit work can be profitable. In fact, I am currently receiving my primary income from a non-profit that I started a little over four years ago. But that does not mean charitable business is cake walk. There is so much talk, so much "motivation" flying around these days... Submitted 3 years 169 days ago.

Measuring Hospital Quality: Composite Metrics - - Scott Hodson
The Maverick point of view is that to truly "move the needle" on quality, a hospital or health system must begin by clearly defining and it. While there is no standard healthcare industry definition of what constitutes "quality" in acute care services, we have found that top healthcare performers... Submitted 3 years 262 days ago.

Comic Relief Money Making Ideas 16 Red Nose Day Activites That’ll Bring In Big Cash For The Charity - Kacycarr
Comic Relief Money Making Ideas - Have you decided this year if you ‘ve never done any other year to do your bit for Comic Relief. Red Nose Day falls on March 18 th 2011 where thousands of people in the UK get involved, or participate, in fund raising events to donate to this worthy cause.... Submitted 356 days 1 hour ago.

What To Do With Your Car At the End of Its Life - John Diggers
Every car you will ever own, no matter how much love and attention you give them, will eventually wear down to the point where you’re only option is to rid of it. However, there are many different ways to go about this, many of which car owners won’t even consider. Sell it ... Submitted 1 year 15 days ago.

How To Organise An Event To Raise Money & Awareness For Your Organisation - Shaun Noble
Events can form an important aspect of a non-profit organisation's fundraising programme. Small-scale events have been a staple of fundraising fordecades. However running them can be time-consuming and possibly risky. Successful events depend on having the right skills and know-how as to what... Submitted 1 year 100 days ago.

Parkinson`s Disease: Educational Alaska Cruise - - Susanne Roesicke
WHAT A FUN WAY TO LEARN June 05, 2010 after the overwhelming success of its first cruise The Parkinson Research Foundation will be launching a second Parkinson's Educational Cruise that will leave Seattle Washington on September 25th, 2010. This 7-day cruise aboard Norwegian cruise lines, is... Submitted 1 year 250 days ago.

Scenario Planning - A Tool For Managing the Future In Uncertain Times - - Kathy Keeley
Scenario Planning: Nonprofit Planning Tool Overview Nonprofit organizations are facing rapid and challenging change over the next couple of years. Funders at all levels are cutting back and fundraising is expected to become increasingly more difficult. One method to plan for this... Submitted 2 years 301 days ago.

Church Contributions - How to Classify and Acknowledge - Vickey Boatright
Church contributions usually fall within 4 categories: Cash, Noncash, Gifts, and Donated labor and Services. One of the most challenging tasks for a church financial administrator is understanding which category a church contribution falls in and whether to issue a church contribution receipt or... Submitted 3 years 18 days ago.

The ABC’s of Car Donation - A is for ASK - Karen Campese
Ask questions. The more you know the more informative decision you will make regarding whether to donate your car and what charity to donate car to. Here are some questions, you should ask : 1. What kind of vehicles does the charity accept for donation? Some charities only accept cars that... Submitted 325 days 21 hours ago.

Program Evaluation Case Study for Nonprofit Organizations - - Antonietta Dankel
Program Evaluation has become increasingly important for nonprofits that are accountable to funders, members and even their own board of directors. Executive Directors and management staff need to know whether the organization is meeting its strategic goals. Boards of Directors need to receive... Submitted 333 days ago.

The Planned Giving Advisory Council: Get Yourself Some Help - Lorri Greif
Getting help from outside professionals can give a real boost a planned giving program. I believe that being able to ask for guidance or assistance is highly professional in almost any field and actually shows true confidence and competence. After all, n obody knows everything! I’ve... Submitted 344 days 18 hours ago.

What Do Board Members Want? - Adam Roth
I have seen in discussion groups hosted by BoardSource as well as the Philanthropy Network the question of how to engage board members. This is clearly a need and challenge in that often the potential board candidates you want on your board by definition are very successful and thus very busy and... Submitted 1 year 99 days ago.

ASP Hosted Software Subscriptions vs. Installed Software - Sam Stortz
Calculating the Real Cost is one of the biggest differences between a browser-based fundraising solution offered by an Application Service Provider (ASP) versus an installed solution accessed through thin client software (such as Terminal Services, Citrix, etc.) is total cost. Many nonprofits... Submitted 1 year 197 days ago.

Demystifying Credit Card Processing for Nonprofits - Sam Stortz
Most nonprofits accept credit cards. Why? Because donors love the convenience and perks, such as airline mileage, that they get when they pay by credit cards; and because your nonprofit can benefit from the quick collection of funds and the tendency for donations by credit card to be larger (one... Submitted 1 year 197 days ago.

Creating a Successful Preauthorized Gift Program - Sam Stortz
Would you like to reduce your fundraising costs, increase the lifetime value of your donors, while making it as easy as possible for your donors to give on a regular basis? It may seem too good to be true, but by creating a successful preauthorized gift program, you really can achieve all these... Submitted 1 year 197 days ago.

Online access To Your Fundraising Data - Sam Stortz
Choosing the right approach for your organization Your organization wants to make it convenient for remote users (board members, development staff, volunteers, etc.) to access your organization's fundraising system from home, on the road or in other places outside of your main offices.... Submitted 1 year 197 days ago.

Touch Screen Kiosks for Charities - - Chris Cowper
Charitable organisations are often on the cutting edge when it comes to new innovative ways for raising money for their particular charities. Most charities for example not only have a web presence in the shape of a fully informative website, but they are also bringing their charitable cause to... Submitted 1 year 244 days ago.

Using Local Contacts to Boost Online Raffle Ticket Sales - Bill Kelly
As a part of your Charity or Non-Profit organization you are no doubt a solid member of your community. You know people. And if you do not know them they will know you...or at least the organization you're a part of. Rather than hitting these people over the head to buy a raffle ticket right off... Submitted 2 years 329 days ago.

Internal Controls: 4 Procedures You Can Put in Place to Safeguard Your Churchs Assets - Vickey Boatright
I nternal controls are measures utilized by your church to safeguard assets from waste, fraud/embezzlement, and inefficient use. Internal control can be a sensitive issue in churches, especially those that relies on volunteers. The church is built on the concepts of honesty, truthfulness, and... Submitted 3 years 15 days ago.

Church Audit: How to Prepare for a Nonprofit or Church Audit - - Vickey Boatright
Whether it is an external or internal nonprofit or church audit , there are certain steps you can take to prepare for it. First of alltake a deep breath an audit is not a reflection on the competence or integrity of your financial staff. Rather, it is a routine procedure designed to protect both... Submitted 3 years 18 days ago.

Church Audit: Why Would Our Church or Nonprofit Organization Actually Want an Audit? - - Vickey Boatright
Desire a nonprofit or church audit! Are you kidding me? Just the word "audit" makes shivers go up your spine and your heart race faster. However, a nonprofit or church audit is a process that provides reasonable assurance that good stewardship is being used in handling and accounting for the... Submitted 3 years 18 days ago.

Designing a Master Plan for your Church Design - - Bruce Anderson
When planning a big project like a new worship center, children's center or church relocation, having a master plan is the key to success. A master plan is a comprehensive analysis of long-term ministry strategies and how they interface with your land and development strategies. Put more... Submitted 4 years 24 days ago.

Cell towers: Churches are Considered Low Hanging Fruit - Andrew Kellerman
Many churches have cell sites built into their properties. And why not? It is great mostly reliable monthly income. Because of their zoning, the permits were easy to get. Their steeples are perfect for the location of the equipment and the churches are historically one of the highest places in... Submitted 140 days 22 hours ago.