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<title>How to Create a Nonprofit for Sustainability - Part One</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 09:32:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Part One of our series in starting a nonprofit will guide you through the steps of formal incorporation. Part Two of our series will provide you with proven ways to raise those first dollars for your nonprofit. Let's begin.]]></description>
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<title>Why Nonprofits Are an Essential Part of Every City</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 15:14:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Let's face it, we're facing some of the most challenging time of any of our lives. Economically and emotionally the world has been going through turmoil for the past several years, and no one can predict when it will get better. There are more people in need than ever before, from the homeless, to the children that are abandoned, to the animals that are left behind to the multitude of diseases that ravage our lives to the social challenges that are facing every age group and sector.]]></description>
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<title>Closed for Business: Mission Accomplished</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 14:25:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What if you could eliminate hunger in your community? What if you could ensure that everyone in your community had a roof over their head?]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of a Map (Less Better Known As a Case for Support)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 14:23:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My mom heard a roar come from the front room of the house. She knew it was coming and had tried to get some distance.]]></description>
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<title>A Narrowly Avoided Crash (Or the Importance of Knowing the Lay of the Land)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 14:22:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My friend was sharing about teaching her son to drive.  She thought they were turning right. He thought they were going straight. The result was almost disastrous. Thankfully no one was hurt. And in full disclosure, the picture is not my friend's son. Communication can be so essential - but just as important is to understand the lay of the land. Understanding what the next steps will be - and why those are the right steps to take.]]></description>
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<title>Role of Board of Directors in Charity Organizations</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:29:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The role of board of directors cannot be ignored because it governs a charity as a body. It is upon the board of directors to manage the organization's affairs as per the fiduciary duties laid down by the non-profit corporation law. With the key role of these director's being stewardship, being loyal and being caring along with deliverance of duties with trust is an essential.]]></description>
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<title>10 Tips on How to Be a Great Volunteer Board Member for an Association</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:17:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many enthusiastic volunteers accept positions as part of a non-profit board, committee, or community effort such as local chambers of commerce, philanthropic groups, or professional associations. The learning curve tends to be very high during the first year. They are thrilled that you stepped up, and you are excited to be involved. Now what?]]></description>
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<title>ASPCA Checks to Show Your Support</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:05:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a big supporter of organizations that aim to prevent cruelty against animals, you can use personal checks to express your support. ASPCA checks are quite popular with many volunteers. There are a number of advantages for using this theme for your personal and business checks. For starts, it tells people about how you feel about animals.]]></description>
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<title>Nonprofit Success - 7 Keys to Superstardom</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:15:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do good. Be great. The keys to superstardom - for you and for your organization - are here for you to use. Seven practical steps to get you what you deserve. Action items are included to make it easy for you to get started today.]]></description>
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<title>Special Considerations for a Website for Nonprofits</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:31:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When crafting a website for nonprofits you have to keep certain things in mind to be sure the finished result truly delivers what is intended. Yes, the website must embody the common traits associated with the design of for profit business sites. The website must be easy to navigate, it must have fresh content, and the look should be aesthetically pleasing, and so on. However, there are certain other components that a website intended to promote a nonprofit cause must embody. The following is a brief look at those other additional components.]]></description>
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<title>Techniques Used by Nonprofits for Fundraising</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:26:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every organization needs funds and there are different techniques that can be used. With the first technique the nature of the nonprofit organization matters and one can create awareness for events. There are nonprofits that can have weekly events for example gathering of members or seminar and the goal is creating awareness in regard to certain topics that are relevant socially. Some participation fee or entry fee can then be collected from the members.]]></description>
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<title>Charity Website: Helpful Features to Generate Web Donations</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:18:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A charitable organization has to have a website to encourage web donations. A charity website is an important aspect of a certain humanitarian organization since it will pave ways for a fast and easy way of encouraging potential donors and volunteers to lend a helping hand.]]></description>
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<title>Nonprofit Websites Lend a Helping Hand</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:14:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are innumerable websites on the internet each with a different purpose of its own. Some are online stores while some offer information to its visitors. The design of a website depends greatly on the reason for which it is set up. Often nonprofit websites offer a social service and rely on public support to survive.]]></description>
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<title>3 Groups You Need to Target With Your Non Profit Web Site</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:37:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The challenges faced by a non profit organization are very different from those faced by a for profit company. For one, the budgets are usually much smaller, and non profits must be smart about the allocation of funds for the greatest benefit. When it comes to designing a website, the needs of a non profit are very specific indeed. You don't just need to sell a product or build a brand identity. You need to excite and interest readers. You need to inform them of your cause, convince them of its importance, and motivate them to help. This, as all non profits know, can be a much harder job than simply selling trinkets.]]></description>
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<title>6 Qualities of a Good Charity Website</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 12:30:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A good charity website should primarily communicate the goal of the charity event stating why the funds drive has been organized. It should let any website visitor to quickly identify why they need to associate themselves with this charity event and why they should help raise the money needed. Below are the checkpoints to consider when making a website to help a charity organization to meet this need.]]></description>
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<title>Having a Charity Website Designed</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 12:27:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It can often be difficult to get a web design firm to carry out charity web design for your charity. This is because they will often feel obliged to offer their skills at a discount, and because as a charity you will often feel obliged to obtain those design skills at a discount as well. However, you may be a charity, but the web designer isn't. They have to work at the best rate they can get to ensure they are earning enough money to live. They cannot afford to work for free or too cheaply.]]></description>
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<title>The Process of Marketing Non-Profit Organizations</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 15:38:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Marketing non-profit organizations is Important although the aim is not to make profit. In terms of profit, it means that the shareholders do not reap any benefits. Some of the non-profit organizations include public art organizations and charitable trusts. These organizations provide social services and are aimed at benefitting the orphans, the disabled and the underprivileged. Marketing non-profit organizations is meant for meeting the demands and needs of individuals that benefit from the services. Others than benefit from this, marketing is also meant for bringing in more donors in order for the quality of the services that are provided to be improved.]]></description>
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<title>Effective Nonprofit Organizations: Does Your Sense of Urgency Energize or Paralyze?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 11:22:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the non-profit world today you hear a lot of talk about how we've got to develop a sense of urgency and focus in order to overcome current obstacles. Unfortunately, in too many cases, rather than a sense of urgency, non-profits are operating within a paradigm of paralyzing panic.]]></description>
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<title>Successful Nonprofit Organizations: What Nonprofits Can Learn From the Girl Scouts</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 11:22:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your nonprofit's donors certainly have the ability to choose who they are going to donate to. The community or cause your mission serves certainly can choose who they want to supply them with the particular "goods and services" of your nonprofit. Girl Scouts are a wonderful example of how to put this fact to work for your organization.]]></description>
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<title>Affinity Groups and Nonprofit Organizations: Using Diversity to Create Affinity</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 11:21:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Affinity: a similarity or connection between people or things; a natural liking for or identification with somebody or something Shrinking databases and dollars - many, if not most, nonprofit organizations face the challenge of changes in their donor base, both in numbers of dollars and number of active donors and volunteers. One creative way to expand your donor base, as well as reconnect with former donors, is putting together affinity groups. An affinity group is not a new concept but many may limit their definition of an affinity group, thinking of it as a...]]></description>
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<title>Sustainable Nonprofit Organizations: Getting to Where You've Never Been Before</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 11:21:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your nonprofit "stuck in time?" Is how you've "always done it" not working anymore? This article celebrates the power of doing things you've never done to get to where you want to be with a moving story of four brave men who changed society for the better by doing just that.]]></description>
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<title>NonProfit Organization Best Practices: Establishing a Culture of Innovation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 11:20:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Remember that old song "The Age of Aquarius?" It was all about the dawning of a New Age. Depending on how old we are, many of us associate the phrase "New Age" with either pictures of "long-haired hippies" or unfounded claims regarding the benefits of eating only leafy greens. The idea that business and commerce (yes, including nonprofit corporations) have entered into some type of new age unfortunately doesn't foster a lot of confidence in the person suggesting that we ARE entering a new age - The Age of Innovation. ]]></description>
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<title>Creativity and The NonProfit Organization: An Equal Opportunity Personality Trait</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 11:19:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creativity is our best resource when it comes to inspiring the innovative ideas, approaches, products, and services that grow strong, successful nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses. If you don't see yourself as a creative innovator at the office, this article will change your mind.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Board Fired Up? Traditional Versus Innovative Nonprofit Board Development</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 10:51:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Challenging times require innovative approaches and solutions - and nonprofit board development is no exception. Read this article and discover whether or not your organization's board is fired up and ready to move your mission forward.]]></description>
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<title>Eight Costly Mistakes Made in Hiring New Staff</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 15:21:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all know about questions we cannot legally ask of a job candidate. Very few of us however (less than 20%) have ever had any formal training in how to hire. Consequently we have great difficulty consistently selecting high performers. Why? Because we don't know what to ask and we don't listen carefully, so that by the end of the interview, the applicant knows lots about our organization; we know almost nothing about the applicant.]]></description>
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<title>The Necessary Steps in Starting a Charity</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 11:30:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Starting a charity is aimed at helping the needy and the poor through a gesture that is very good. However, the initial step prior to starting one is paying attention to certain rules and regulations. For you to start to prepare, you need to have made a decision on the kind of charity that you intends to start. A charity organization is expected to take activities such as benefiting the community or education. In this case, the charity needs to have been registered as not profit organization.]]></description>
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<title>5 Lessons for Charity Donations</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 17:49:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is no denying that helping a cause can create a sense of accomplishment and well-being. It is one of the reasons there are so many charities in the world today. But each charity isn't equal to the next. Some charities use portions of the donations for paying employees and buying office supplies. Others use every penny goes to the recipients being helped. Here are five lessons to help determine the best fit for you.]]></description>
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<title>Can Non-Profits Be Profitable Businesses?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 17:21:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There continues to be confusion among non-profit organizations about what the term "not-for-profit" really means and how to best conduct the "business of the business." The purpose of this article is to discuss some of the issues surrounding running a non-profit like a business and to encourage dialogue among staff and board members on this subject.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Perceived Value for Non-Profits</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 12:34:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Perceived value is an important area of study for marketing researchers. The "more is better" philosophy is not always the best approach. Non-profits should take stock of the perceived value their organizations are creating for their communities. This article explores some ideas for consideration.]]></description>
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<title>Three Rock Solid Ways to Make Your Non Profit Self-Sustaining</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 14:27:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you operate a non profit organization that provides excellent, needed services, and you have a solid, positive relationship with your funders and community, then in one to three years you very likely could be self-sustaining. In other words you could build assets that will fund your services for a very, very long time.]]></description>
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<title>Nonprofit Volunteer Job and Retaining the Volunteer</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 13:15:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nonprofit volunteer job owner can be kept from leaving after several shifts through several ways although it is not easy. To retain a volunteer is challenging for charitable organizations. On the other hand, for the nonprofit to benefit from a volunteer job, the worker needs to remain for long term basis.]]></description>
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<title>How to Write Effective Emails for Nonprofit Organizations</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:44:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Great emails get read. Move yours from ho-hum to the must read list. Email has become a primary means of communication with your donors, volunteers and friends. Writing good ones is important. Learn some great tips for success with your emails.]]></description>
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<title>Non-Profit Organizations Need Team Work</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:41:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Non-profit organizations that are developing require team work and proper distribution of work load for them to grow. Regardless of the size of the organization every person needs to work as a part of the team for each stage to be successful. Unfortunately many individuals do not revitalize the importance of working as a team. This is because they do not understand the process of building a team that is effective and development of effective teamwork. For non profitable organizations, understanding the meaning of teamwork and achieving it is important.]]></description>
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<title>Church Communications: 6 Lessons Learned on Introducing Technology in Multi-Generation Congregations</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:02:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your congregation ready to integrate more technology into worship and communications? Does it seem like a challenge to simply introduce an electronic newsletter? Many pastors are faced with how to embrace technology in worship and communications with multiple generations in the pews. What are the lessons others have learned?]]></description>
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<title>Volunteer Your Voice For the Voiceless</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:36:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even though I'm a volunteer for many animal-oriented groups, this post is not going to be about me. I want to talk about volunteers in general with a focus on those who work with organizations dedicated to animals.]]></description>
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<title>Fundraising for Charity Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:26:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fundraising for charity is said to be successful when it results to maximum returns. The ideas that you utilize can be fun and at the end you need to provide people with a worth for their money. There are numerous methods that an organization can utilize to raise funds. The initial step in fundraising is developing a strategy concerning how to start.]]></description>
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<title>Budget Using The ABCDEF Method</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:55:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In well over thirty years of working closely with hundreds of not- for- profit organizations, and hundreds of more for profit businesses, I have observed that one of the major weaknesses is in the area of effective and meaningful budgeting. Far too many organizations look to the budget process as a tedious exercise, if not a nearly total waste of time and effort. They have observed how their organizations have treated previous budgets, and question whether the effort is worth it.]]></description>
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<title>To Partner or Not to Partner? That Is the Nonprofit's Question</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:49:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Faced with stretched budgets many nonprofits have turned to partnerships in order to provide services or programming for their constituents. When done correctly, partnerships are a very effective way to deliver value added benefits without draining the bank. There are, however, risks that come along with partnerships. With focus and planning you can partner with confidence.]]></description>
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<title>Discover How to Make a Website for Community Events</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:38:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many small communities and cities have much to offer to residents and visitors alike, yet they often find it difficult to appropriately and efficiently advertise the city's unique qualities. When a city or community is able to attract the attention and interest of out-of-town visitors, sales increase in the town and this is beneficial for business owners and for the city in general.]]></description>
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<title>ERP Software Review for NGO's</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:19:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Change within any organization, whether it's a result of internal or external factors, is inevitable. The ability to seamlessly adapt to change is an important key in maintaining sustainability, financial viability and healthy growth. Nonprofit and international NGO's (non-governmental organizations) have unique challenges to deal with in the face of change as they serve and are accountable to a large number of individuals and other organizations.]]></description>
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<title>9 Steps to a Powerful Fundraising Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:42:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know you need a fundraising plan, but if you're like most, you don't know where to start.? Although planning can seem overwhelming, it's not really a difficult process, yet it makes all the difference in the world in the success you will enjoy in raising big money.]]></description>
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<title>Ladakh - Most Thrilling Place for Volunteering in India</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:28:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Located in the mountainous region of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh with its divine monasteries and rich cultural traditions is an exceptional place for volunteering. The volunteering opportunities available in Ladakh can give you a great sense of self satisfaction and a volunteering experience that will last for a lifetime.]]></description>
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<title>Stop the Finger Pointing</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:04:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Like the rest of our society, finger-pointing and blame are often a part of the culture at social service agencies. This needs to change to an emphasis on truth-telling as a way of getting to the root of problems and designing solutions. This article gives six concrete tips to eliminate finger-pointing.]]></description>
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<title>Term Limits for Nonprofit Boards? The Pros and Cons</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:15:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wondering whether to institute term limits for your nonprofit board of directors? Here are some pros and cons to consider.]]></description>
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<title>Goal for 2012: Learn How to Hire Top Performers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6980817</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6980817</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:05:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making hire decisions with your gut or intuition is like "shooting at a target in the dark without using night vision goggles." Most of us have had to learn by doing when it comes to hiring. But there is a better way, a systematic way to make sure you hire only top performers. This article describes a model for making good hire decisions.]]></description>
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<title>Critical Information That Needs to Be on a Nonprofit Website</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6981755</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6981755</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:05:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The design of a nonprofit website is quite different from that of a commercial website. While both are primarily meant to create awareness, they do so in pursuit of very different outcomes. The commercial website is meant to sell products for profit while a nonprofit website is meant to promote a cause or create awareness about the activities of a particular organization. For commercial sites, success is measured by the amount of profit attributable to the website, while nonprofits measure success of their sites by the number of people who have been effectively reached through it.]]></description>
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<title>The Benefits of Using Nonprofit Website Templates</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6983365</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6983365</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:54:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a good number of benefits to be gained from using nonprofit website templates. These benefits are both financial and non-financial in nature. They help the organization not only save lots of money but also achieve the objectives of setting up its website.]]></description>
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<title>Tips on Designing Successful Nonprofit Websites</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6983360</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6983360</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:53:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that the number of visitors any website receives depends 100% on the quality of the site? Ever since the first website creation in 1991, there have been numerous steps taken to improve the quality and usability of websites. The nonprofit websites are no different from any others, but there are some extra factors you have to consider when making one. Here, is a checklist every designer should have when making a website meant for nonprofit.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Tips To Generate Web Donations</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6983351</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6983351</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:51:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, there are a lot of nonprofit websites you can see on the web. Each of this organization has their respective cause in line with their mission statement. In today's modern technology, creating a website is an effective way to generate web donations if you have a humanitarian organization.]]></description>
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<title>Tips For Building A Low Cost Website For Nonprofits</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6983332</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6983332</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:51:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your firm a nonprofit organization? If it is, then it is important for you to understand how you can use the internet to connect with other people and attract donors, members and volunteers to your organization. One of the best tools nonprofit organizations use these days to achieve all this is low cost websites. A user-friendly and a well-designed website for nonprofits can help you engage new members, communicate with people who share similar interests and at the same time raise money.]]></description>
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<title>5 Tips to Make a Non Profit Web Site Visually Enticing</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6983437</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6983437</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:36:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Usability is considered as a dominator for the success of every website. However, usability problems can never be discovered entirely until a user digs into your website. Holding the attention of a user, visually, when he or she visits the website for the first time plays an extremely important role in keeping him or her there. A non profit web site doesn't have a tangible product to offer.]]></description>
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<title>Factors To Consider When Choosing Non Profit Website Templates</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6983410</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6983410</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:58:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, everything has gone digital. Websites play a very big role in making an organization or a business get noticed by the masses. Each website has its own unique color, design and also specific mission. When making a non profit website, it is important to make sure that the template will support everything that makes it work well. This type of website should encourage potential donors and also attract more visitors. Below are the features that many non profit website templates have that make them work better.]]></description>
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<title>How To Create Effective Non Profit Websites</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6983389</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6983389</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:51:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The internet is a vital tool for any non profit organization, because it allows them to release essential information to a mass audience. However, the limited money and additional requirements that non profit organizations have can mean that effective web design is difficult. The sites cannot rely on inviting people in with fancy products, but instead need to engage people with their cause and inspire them to volunteer or donate. The following useful information can help when creating effective non profit websites.]]></description>
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<title>Essential Tips To Start A Non Profit Website</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6983372</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6983372</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:51:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Non profit websites are supposed to be given a lot of attention in terms of design and development. A non profit website just like another type of business is supposed to be a clear explanation of the organization's activities and mission. However, due to constraints in budget, many non-governmental organizations are not able to hire the best web designers and therefore end up having websites that do not look very good. Due to the recent advancement in communication and internet usage, websites have become very essential for any organization or business to advance to the next level. There are a few factors that every non-governmental organization designing a website is supposed to look at when having the website made so that it works the best.]]></description>
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<title>Non Profit Website: Best Left To The Professionals</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6981644</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6981644</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:07:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The design and layout of a website greatly depends on the purpose for which the website is being created. A non profit website has a mission or aim to fulfill. Therefore they need to get in touch with as many people as possible. It is a great way for charities to create online presence. Several non profit organizations who wish to disseminate information or provide a platform for like-minded people also utilize such website designs for their work. It is also used by people looking to fund various causes and initiatives that are devoted to the welfare of people in general such as cancer research, conservation of natural resources, education, church organizations and so on.]]></description>
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<title>Youth Leadership - Become a Volunteer Today</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6983744</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6983744</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:29:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not everyone has the "right stuff" when it comes to teaching our youth and grooming them for the challenging future which lies in their path. It could very well be an extremely bumpy road I'd say. Today, I was talking with a school teach, a contract teacher, who found out she'd have to spend three days this month and not get paid for them, budget cuts were the excuse, the school district is looking to cut costs anywhere they can.]]></description>
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<title>Charity Websites: Creating A Website For Your Organization</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6981552</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6981552</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:27:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The population of charity websites is increasing. The growing number of such websites is another way of saying that humanitarian organizations nowadays have found an easier and faster way of promoting their respective cause. When you are planning to create a charity website, it is very necessary to make sure that important factors are considered.]]></description>
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<title>Information About Charity Websites</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6981538</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6981538</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:27:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A charity website has a lot to consider when it comes to serving the donors and the target group: the disabled, the poor or people faced with calamities. The content of the website has to be detailed in giving information about its mandate, the details of its contacts and the profile of the organization. Locating the site should be easy and accessible to the disabled.]]></description>
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<title>Fast and Effective Ways to Turn Your Non Profit Into a Money Machine</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6972610</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6972610</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:40:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately it's time for non profits to grow up. Non profits, or charities, have always been under a protective umbrella of not needing to be "real" businesses because they are serving the public good. But times have changed.]]></description>
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<title>Losing Your Non-Profit Status Sends the Wrong Message</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6979808</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6979808</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:54:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A non-profit just lost its tax-exempt status with the IRS. This article discusses what it should be doing differently to avoid similar problems in the future.]]></description>
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<title>When to Yield, When to Exit: A Dilemma for Volunteers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6974913</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6974913</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:53:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When have you been on a Board of Directors too long? It's hard to know, but the people around you know and it's important to assess your contributions to an organization as you explore your value to the organization.]]></description>
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<title>State Fundraising Registration Requirements for Nonprofits (Part 1 - Extensions)</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6970750</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6970750</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:08:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In most states, solicitation of charitable donations by nonprofits and other organizations (fundraisers, cause marketing co-venturers and others) requires a filing with a state charity regulator. Most often, an application for a charitable solicitation license, permit, certificate or registration is the required filing. Usually the Secretary of State or Office of Attorney General (or a consumer protection or licensing division under one of these offices) handles these charitable registration filings. Once a charity is registered, annual compliance in the form of registration renewals and/or annual financial reporting is required in most states. Not all states, however, require this and those that do have very disparate laws, each with their own extension, exemption and exception protocols that are part of the state charitable solicitation acts and regulations that govern charitable registration and renewal filings.]]></description>
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<title>The Volunteers Who Save Us</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6961026</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6961026</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:29:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a huge number of volunteers who do great community work every day, particularly in the health and training areas. Some charitable organisations are well known and the volunteers appreciated on certain days of the year. But perhaps there could be more recognition for our volunteers.]]></description>
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<title>Five Steps to Being Promoted at a Non-Profit</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6952472</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6952472</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:27:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Begin to prepare for promotion now. Waiting till you see the position announced will be too late. To beat the competition you'll have to demonstrate that you have the competencies for the job. Some of these may take some time to develop so start preparing now. Begin with an honest self assessment and then ask colleagues to help identify areas in which you could improve; make sure they know you want an honest opinion.]]></description>
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<title>How To Make A Website To Promote a Non-Profit Organization</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6965944</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6965944</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:27:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Internet has become the most widely used resource for information by people all across the globe. The seeking out of information is not limited to scholars and students but includes a wide range of individuals for a variety of reasons.]]></description>
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<title>Applying for Your Tax Exempt Status, a Fundraisers Perspective!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6943201</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6943201</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:48:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am not an attorney nor ever claim to be one, but, as a fundraiser I sure can offer you some advice! The first step in forming a nonprofit organization almost always is forming a corporation. A corporation is an entity or an organization that has legal standing.]]></description>
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<title>Church Banners Are the Perfect Way to Affordably Display Inspirational and Topical Messages</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6938169</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6938169</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:14:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Church banners are the perfect way to display affordable inspirational and topical messages customized for your service or special event. Church banners are the perfect way to deliver value-added, yet bargain-priced media for indoor or outdoor use. If you're looking for exceptional value and long-lasting quality, these unique banners welcome members and visitors, boldly announce your church events and are designed to accurately reflect your congregation's mission.]]></description>
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<title>Contributing to Charity Without Donating Money</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6953739</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6953739</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:59:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When we think of contributing to charity many think of donating money. But if you can't afford to donate money to a charity there are still many things you can do to contribute towards a good cause.]]></description>
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<title>How to Fix the 7 Most Common Nonprofit Board Problems</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6952633</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6952633</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:45:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nonprofit organizations are formed to meet a need in the community and to do it so that no one benefits financially (no dividends to investors). The Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization has the ultimate authority and responsibility for the organization. The Board is accountable to the organization's constituents (donors, clients, and the community) to ensure that the organization's mission is being carried out in the most appropriate way. It's a huge responsibility and it's not to be taken lightly. Read on to learn the 7 most common nonprofit Board problems and how to fix them.]]></description>
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<title>Donate Now And Help Others Prosper</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6943385</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6943385</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:07:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us want to share a proportion of our wealth with the needy. Despite the innate desire to serve humanity, work pressure and commitments in personal life often force us to relegate the noble task.]]></description>
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<title>Donate Now And Help The Poor Live With Dignity</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6943383</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6943383</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:55:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The role of social services in building human capital and assets for the alleviation of poverty cannot be overlooked. In the countries of the Third World, public investment in education and health is not sufficient for improving the living standard of people living in extreme poverty. In such a dismal scenario, charity is the only hope for improving the basic living conditions of the poor.]]></description>
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<title>Fight Poverty, Find A Charity To Donate</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6943382</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6943382</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:54:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is estimated that more than a fifth of the population of the developing world live in extreme poverty. These economically disadvantaged people, living in villages and impoverished urban areas, do not have access to clean drinking water, education and health care. While local governments with the help of developed nations and international organizations are trying to eradicate poverty, often the funds are not sufficient for meeting the needs of the unfortunate souls.]]></description>
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<title>Creating a Donation Form</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6940478</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6940478</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:48:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Carefully design your donation form to make it easy for people to give. Take it a step further and make it easy for them to think of more ways to give.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Vision Big Enough?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6944336</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6944336</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:15:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's your big idea for the community your organization is serving? Do you have one?]]></description>
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<title>How to Brand Your Non-Profit Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6937545</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6937545</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:08:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A great brand is a key element to success for a nonprofit (just like a corporation). Follow a few simple steps and you'll create a brand that helps you grow your organization, gain recognition in your community and attract donors.]]></description>
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<title>Nonprofit Vision: The First Step in Building a Great Organization</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6937847</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6937847</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:17:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your Vision Statement is the first step in creating an organization. But even if you've been around a long time, it is worth taking a look at. This starting point is an introspective look at what you exist to change or improve in the world - or in your community.]]></description>
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<title>The New Volunteer Appreciation</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6937498</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6937498</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:55:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Almost time for Volunteer Appreciation Day and you need some good ideas. Forget the keychains and give people what they really want. Volunteers are smart, motivated and engaged, give them the opportunity to use their skills and energy to make a difference.]]></description>
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<title>Donating Vehicles - What to Look Out for</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6933511</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6933511</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:47:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vehicle donation or car donation is not unheard of in the United Sates and has grown in popularity over the years. Nowadays many charities have such programs associated with them. It goes without saying that not all charities are the same and different charities follow different rules and procedures.]]></description>
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<title>3 Requirements for Nonprofit Success</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6930176</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6930176</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:02:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's easier to write a long list of what it takes to be a successful nonprofit. But I challenged myself to boil it down to the basic elements. There are 3, just 3 things you need to do well to be a successful, growing organizations.]]></description>
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<title>Non-Profit Fundraising From Passive Streams</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6933572</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6933572</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:14:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Non non-profit can't make it with no earnings. You may refer to it as charitable contributions or some other names but it is the lifeblood of a healthy social enterprise. The question now is how do you handle your cash flow? Here, I will be turning your attention to an under-appreciated type of cash flow - passive non-profit fundraising.]]></description>
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<title>Non-Profit Website Performance</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6932493</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6932493</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:26:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People who would like to get started with a non-profit website generally have various concerns. Is your non-profit website having the results you have desired? Has it been increasing your visitors' donations or is it just draining your bank account? Can any visitors go to your home page and realize what exactly you want them to do or are they confused with a ton of specific media features? These are just a few of the questions that you should answer if you're to gauge your non-profit website's functionality.]]></description>
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<title>Nonprofit Excellence - You Deserve It, You Can Achieve It</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4595829</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4595829</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:51:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Excellence is within your reach. Ho-hum just doesn't cut it. Shake things up and deliver results that will wow your donors, volunteers and clients. Your mission is way too important for you to deliver mediocre results. Strive for excellence and have fun making great things happen.]]></description>
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<title>Non-Profit Outsourcing Tips and Advices</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6929306</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6929306</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:39:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many non-profits realize that outsourcing work is the future of conducting business. Because of this, they are eager to make use of the concept of non-profit outsourcing to run their institutions. In case you are curious exactly how outsourcing may benefit your nonprofit, this particular article is perfect for you. Many people subcontract virtual staff. In spite of this, the majority are carrying it out completely wrong.]]></description>
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<title>How The Best Nonprofits Operate</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6922191</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6922191</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:39:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your nonprofit maybe involved in caring for a horse, preserves local historical attractions or perhaps runs a shelter for runaway teenagers. There are limitless great things that 1.4 million of nonprofits out there do to make this world a much better place. Apart from their main goals, these nonprofits also do some other items that matter to their existence.]]></description>
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<title>Nonprofit Volunteer Work To Get You Started</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6922198</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6922198</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:30:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It was a typical night and I'm in the mood for non-profit volunteer. I just assisted a choral group do their internet site strategy and at the same time assisted a nonprofit locate powerful bloggers about their topic interest. I did all of these in my sleep wear. How is that doable? You could do by using Sparked.]]></description>
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<title>Learning From the Largest Nonprofits</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6915363</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6915363</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:30:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Which are the best nonprofits that you admire the most? I asked this question to a number of respondents and the answers are quite interesting. So who made the list? It seems that some of the largest nonprofits lead the path in our most respected nonprofits list, including the nonprofit with the top program expenditures, the American Red Cross.]]></description>
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<title>Car Donation - What You Should Know</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6917887</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6917887</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:52:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[America has been known for its consumerism in the past. But over the years it has seen some tough times. However, old habits die hard and people in the US still change their cars way too frequently. So what happens to the old cars? Have you considered car donation? It is definitely worth looking into.]]></description>
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<title>Raise More Money by Using Board Members to Find New Donors</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6918560</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6918560</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:49:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Find out how to utilize your board members to recruit and retain new donors. This article will give you specific examples of what to look for and expect from your board members. You will also read four success stories when you do engage and work intimately with your board members to find and secure new donors for your nonprofit organization.]]></description>
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<title>Does Happy Staff Mean Happier Clients?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6921811</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6921811</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:26:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of unhappy social workers out there. What would happen at your social agency if the normal priorities were turned upside down? Instead of the needs of the clients being paramount, suppose the primary emphasis was on having happy staff. Is there a chance that the clients needs would be served even more completely?]]></description>
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<title>Building The Best Website For Your Church</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6898720</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6898720</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:19:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many churches with websites, but most are simple pages, which offer little of interest to their readers. That said, it only takes the knowledge of a few simple Do's and Dont's to ensure that the website you build for your church meets the needs of the congregation.]]></description>
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<title>How to Start a Non-Profit Organization</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:39:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, you do whatever it takes to the point of starting a non-profit organization when you believe in a particular cause. Well, this is definitely a noble act but starting a non-profit organization is not easy as you may think it is.]]></description>
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<title>How to Compose a Nonprofit Business Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:37:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Writing a business plan template is very similar to creating nonprofit business plan. You may not be after personal gain or profit in running a non-profit organization or business but you still have to come up with a business plan to present to investors and donors who will fund your organization.]]></description>
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<title>Events - Value Versus Perceived Value</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:42:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After more than three decades of involvement with several hundred events, I have learned and believe that in order to achieve success, events musts both be valuable as well as being perceived as being valuable. As I work with many less experienced event organizers, this concept often seems to confuse them. The difference between value and perceived value is that while value is based on factors such as negotiations and planning, perceived value is also dependent on marketing and understanding the needs, wants, and what attendees might consider most valuable and essential.]]></description>
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<title>6 Quick Tips For Running Nonprofit Websites</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:12:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Running nonprofit websites can be a very fulfilling experience for people, but it does require doing some things be done different from what normal websites do. This has to do with the nature of nonprofits, and what they're trying to achieve. If you ever find yourself in the position of running a nonprofit website, but you're unsure exactly how to go about getting the best out of it. Use the following tips to help you get started, and then maybe inspire some ideas of your own.]]></description>
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<title>Web Donations - What You Need to Know</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:54:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the number of nonprofit websites online can be overwhelming. There are a lot of humanitarian organizations that make use of nonprofit websites in order to uphold their specific cause. One great advantage of having a website is the opportunity to reach out to a wider audience. Also, such organizations are able to collect web donations easily and fast since every transaction can be done online.]]></description>
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<title>Why And How To Create And Run A Successful Nonprofit Website</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:53:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A Website for nonprofits is a great way to build a reputation online. With such a website you'll easily be able to build up your name as one of the best sources of information around. Just look at Wikipedia. People see Wikipedia as a great source of reliable information and the reason for this is because Wikipedia does not charge a fee for using their information nor do they accept advertisements. When people see a website with no advertisements being displayed and no products being sold they subconsciously think that the website is reliable because the information being given is completely free. It's like everything is being done just out of the goodness of the website owner's heart.]]></description>
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<title>Websites For Non Profit Companies</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:49:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have an organization that is for non profit, the easiest way to get the exposure that you need is to set up websites for non profit. This will allow you to effectively state your cause, how your help communities or other countries, if you take volunteers, and most of all, how people can donate to you organization in an easy, speedy manner. The day of writing checks and mailing them is quickly fading away in our fast pace society.]]></description>
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<title>Charities in Pennsylvania You Can Donate Your Car to</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:57:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Non-profit organizations in our country are struggling during these hard economic times. Most of them are being asked to supply services to more people in the community. Yet, donations to these non-profits are down because people have a lot less spare money available to donate to them.]]></description>
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<title>What Makes an Excellent Charity Website? - Important Steps in Designing One</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:39:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Charities are non-profit organizations that don't rely on a fixed budget, don't have marketers, web-specialists or full-time developers to rely on when it comes to building and maintaining an online presence, but it is nevertheless crucial for a charity to raise awareness or collect funds by creating a website. Exactly how a business needs to create a website to define its goals and attract customers? A nonprofit or charity website should be designed with clear ideas in mind, regarding its mission, objectives and target.]]></description>
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<title>Charity Websites - What You Need to Know</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:39:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of charities and organizations all across the world. Each of them has a specific mission. But one thing is certain; every charity wants to lend a helping hand through other's donations and volunteerism. But in today's society where almost everything is getting digital, a charity or an organization can make use of websites to reach out to a larger number of people, specifically donors and volunteers. With charity websites, donations and registrations can be done easily and fast. People don't need to travel far to go to your office to offer their help because it can be done online.]]></description>
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