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<title>New Idea? Nine Proven Steps for Getting Board Buy-In</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are simple steps for getting your board to consider a new idea. Fortunately, these steps work. Unfortunately, they're often overlooked.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Give Caviar to a Homeless Shelter</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:40:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[They say that "beggars can't be choosers," and I believe there is a lot of truth to that, however in brainstorming with a local nonprofit group, a homeless shelter, I was amazed at how the executives running that organization approach their donations. One of the ladies was a health adviser, and she was on the Board of Directors. She said that the homeless people needed to eat a proper diet so they can stay fit and trim, and healthy.]]></description>
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<title>Freedom of Speech Should Rule on Non-Profit Boards</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:05:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is perhaps no greater right granted under our Constitution than freedom of speech. As we go about our daily lives, we hear and read ridiculous things - totally incorrect things - and, with very few exceptions, it is pretty much legal for anyone to say anything about everything. So, why is there such silence around the non-profit board tables across the country?]]></description>
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<title>Three Hot Tips for Really Cool Managers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:21:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Encourage failure, your own and that of others; encourage change and instability; don't manage time, manage your activities - you don't need to do some things. On the surface these things can sound a little whimsical but they may be the key to success in 2012. Achieving your goals will not happen by luck or chance but you will succeed because you had a plan and you allowed it to govern your actions. Not just any plan but a plan for success, a plan that allows you to make progress.]]></description>
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<title>Peer-To-Peer Event Fundraising Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:47:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many summer peer-to-peer fundraising events will be opening registration in the upcoming months (hopefully, yours included). To get the most from your event this year, it's important to realize that your participants are a diverse group and you need to speak to each group differently.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Compel Me To Give To Your Liberal Socialist Causes - How Would You Like the Opposite?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:45:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now then, I completely understand why some folks are driven to help the common good and fix things in the world they view as unfair, unjust, or just not right. In fact, I have a list of my own causes that I give to and donate my time to, and in doing so, well, I get it and understand why liberal socialist thinkers want to raise my taxes and have the government sponsor their charities or causes. However, this way of doing things is also unjust, and I'd like to discuss this for a moment.]]></description>
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<title>Motivating Staff Who Don't Care</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:37:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Funny thing, just like our counterparts in the for profit world, non-profits have unmotivated staff too. A lack of staff motivation is the biggest waste of money at a non-profit and you cant afford it any longer. What to do is a major staff challenge. There is no easy answer but it all starts with a network of supervisory behavior.]]></description>
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<title>How to Hire High Performers</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:47:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of candidates out there looking for work. They come to your interview will prepared; they have learned what to say and how to behave. The internet is full of advice for job seekers. You, as an interviewer are at a distinct disadvantage. No one ever taught you how to interview and most likely your organization does not have a standardized hiring process that you can follow. Most interviewers try to "follow their gut". The result: we know more about the performance characteristic of a new copier than we do about a new staff member.]]></description>
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<title>What Makes It An Event?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:18:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's competitive environment, there is no scarcity of events. Most of us are inundated by invitations, by a number of organizations, to a variety of functions, including sports events (usually golf or tennis tournaments), casino nights, cabarets, auctions, galas, fetes, etc. However, to truly make an event special, one needs to look at the word event letter by letter, and analyzing all the various components.]]></description>
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<title>When Influential Board Members Are Just Plain Wrong</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:17:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is a non-profit organization (NPO) to do when its most influential board members are just plain wrong? And, what are the implications for other NPOs, particularly in a small to medium-sized community when a single project emerges and sucks the life out of the collective non-profit community by demanding tremendous amounts of donor contributions (public and private) and human energy? As non-profits struggle more and more in this down economy, a well-intentioned, but just plain ill-conceived community project can wreak havoc on the community's welfare for years and years to come.]]></description>
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<title>Dream a Little Dream: Get the Attention Your Organization Deserves</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:37:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why is it that so many leaders of small nonprofit organizations buy into this idea that it's okay to think small? Why is it that so many of the people who come to me say "my organization is the best kept secret in town.]]></description>
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<title>Five Simple Steps to Evaluate Your Program</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:11:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For a startup nonprofit, the idea of "program evaluation" can be overwhelming, and yet funders are increasingly asking grantees to provide not only numbers served, but demographic information and outcomes-based information. The secret to getting started is to keep program evaluation simple and include board members, staff, and anyone else involved in data collection and use. Here are five simple steps to get started. This article was written in collaboration with Jenelle Montoya, Wagner Fundraising Group.]]></description>
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<title>How to Lead and Motivate Volunteers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:05:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many years I was the CEO of a large not-for-profit organisation in a community just west of Sydney, Australia. Without hesitation I would say the key to the effectiveness of this organisation was the enormous contribution of hundreds of volunteers, many of whom were contributing between 10 and 20 hours of very effective and focused skilled labour every week.]]></description>
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<title>Stepping Back From the Cliff (or Rekindling Hope for an Organization on the Brink)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:38:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My mom was a little concerned about traveling with my brother Frits to Arizona for my sister's wedding. It was a long plane flight, with a connection, and there were several details  that needed to get straightened out.]]></description>
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<title>Why Organizations Need To Brand</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:09:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although most of the most successful corporations have realized how important branding is to their success, very few non profit organizations have addressed their need to brand, and how doing so would be quite beneficial. Having consulted to hundreds of organizations in the last more than thirty years, I have come to realize that the organizations that remain strongest are those who both address the needs of their members and supporters, as well as effectively communicating their message, and keeping it out there in front of their niche audience. Anyone who doubts the importance of branding should simply observe how...]]></description>
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<title>How to Acquire Corporate Sponsorship for Non-Profit Events</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:30:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Acquiring corporate sponsorship is the key to organizing a successful non-profit event. However, many a times, this can be challenging and downright frustrating. According to the experts, effective marketing campaigns can help non-profits to connect with the right people. This article discusses how non-profits can promote their event to attract potential corporate sponsors and donors.]]></description>
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<title>Charity Leadership With A Wink</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:29:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The charitable sector is now severely compromised. Most leaders have exhibited no vision as to how to turn it around. Leaders have failed to express concern for the greater good that results in a community that is healthy, energetic and productive rather than one of status quo and self-preservation.]]></description>
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<title>Nonprofits: Is Your Tax Preparer Registered With The IRS?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:37:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is an unfortunate reality:  many self-described tax professionals are not professionals at all. They are more than willing to take a customer's money for "professional" work that often results in a nightmare situation for the taxpayer.]]></description>
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<title>Great Event Professionals Listen To Their Clients</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many event planners, with a variety of different philosophies, approaches, and degrees of expertise. Organizations should carefully interview and come to a meeting of the minds with an individual before employing him to manage an important event. In my over three decades of being an event professional, having managed and overseen many hundreds of events, conferences, conventions, meetings, etc.]]></description>
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<title>Devoting Your Life to a Cause, Whose Cause, and Because Why?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:27:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not long ago, someone lamented to me through a mutual acquaintance that they had found a higher calling than self, and I thought hey, that's wonderful, and here is what they said: "I have taken it upon myself to devote my life to serving these people in the most useful way possible." It turns out they are starting to build a small non-profit group with ambitious goals, and this is to be commendable, and yet, I had asked myself why they are doing this. It seems they are a college student and this is the new theme in...]]></description>
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<title>Non-Governmental Organizations: The Other Side of the Coin</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:33:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including charities originally were formed to provide aid to groups in the community that need assistance; and most are legitimate channels to help people in need or support a noble cause. However, some NGOs are frauds, which have been created to take advantage of the needy and the generous. Some misuse donors' funds to serve political agendas.]]></description>
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<title>Community Projects and Reality Checks Considered - Beware the Socialist Motif</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:39:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not long ago, I read a mission statement from a non-profit startup which was run by a college student, and as I read it, it certainly reminded me of a socialist type charter. Its goal was to bring aid to the poor in a large US City, and to help stop disease in disaster ridden zones in third world nations. Indeed, I applaud such efforts, but I am also concerned that this young college student is engaged in such activity more because of what her college professors have brainwashed her into thinking than what she actually knows from experience.]]></description>
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<title>Wasted Food in Businesses Should Be Donated - But Logistics Challenges the Common Good</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:39:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One thing our think tank routinely discusses is how to solve the problems with starvation and hunger. In the US we have it pretty good, very rarely does anyone in our 300 million plus population die from starvation, I'd say that's a good thing. In the rest of the world, things are not so good, thus, such tragedies are all too common.]]></description>
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<title>Everyone Needs a Hug</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:07:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The evidence is mounting. At risk children seem to grow up happier and healthier when their parents receive the support they need to be more successful. This article discusses the possibility that direct care workers, aides, houseparents and other care givers perform better when they too receive the support to be successful in what is an increasingly stressful environment. When the important things on the job seem to completing paperwork on time and responding to the flood of emails and text messages, our staff need to be reminded of their unique contribution to the success our our organizations. They need to feel human, to have a reason to be hopeful, to feel competent and successful. The research supports the possibility of them being enormously more successful in helping our clients obtain improved results for themselves.]]></description>
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<title>The Secret Twitter Tool Non-Profits Can't Afford to Ignore!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:50:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Non-profit professionals are always wearing many hats: Not only are we busy doing the good work of our organizations, we also have to find the resources needed to carry out that work. In today's competitive market, non-profits need an edge in finding new sources for foundation funding, publicity ideas, social media know-how, and press contacts. Today I'm going to show you how to find thousands of free listings for contacts in these fields (and more) that are already right under your nose!]]></description>
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<title>Seven More Myths of Robert's Rules</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:31:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many common misunderstandings about what the parliamentary rules of Robert's Rules of Order truly say. This article lists 7 such common erroneous assumptions, which the author calls "myths." The true parliamentary rule is the following: (1.) No installation ceremony is necessary for officers to take office. (2.) A "vote of no confidence" removes no one from office. (3.) Nominees cannot be ordered from the room. (4.) A person who is absent can be elected. (5.) It is improper to move that a committee report be accepted. (6.) Minutes are not to include the name of the seconder. (7.) Minutes are to be kept in closed session ("executive session").]]></description>
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<title>Homeless Shelters Team With Local Businesses Hoping for Donations</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:01:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Christmas has passed. It's the time of year that tugs at our heart strings to help those in need in any way we can. It's time to think about donations and giving to those less fortunate. Many shelters and non-profits are accepting monetary donations and supplies needed during this time of year and year-round.]]></description>
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<title>9 Steps to Market Your Non-Profit Events</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:47:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought of doing something extra to market your non-profit events this year? By extra, I mean utilizing the latest marketing strategies, such as opening accounts on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and other networking websites or uploading your event videos on social publishing tools, such as YouTube. These tools will help you reach out to a global market almost instantly.]]></description>
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<title>Big Budget Reductions Come From Many Small Savings</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:51:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In recent years, because of many reasons including the overall difficult economic climate, many organizations have found themselves struggling to balance their budgets. These deficits have generally arisen from a combination of reduced revenue from members, donors, sponsors, and dividend/ interest, as well as steadily rising expenditures and expenses. Organizations have found that although their revenues have declined (or at the very best not increased), their costs have continued to increase.]]></description>
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<title>Staff Training Saves You Money</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:37:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may think that by eliminating staff training you are saving your organization money. In actuality, you you are not saving money, you are wasting money. Non-profits do a good job of providing training which is mandated - we train our staff to do what the state, county or federal government says is important for them to know. As necessary as that is, rarely does it develop the skills and capabilities of our staff, it just makes them good at compliance. But when it comes right down to it, we are not really convinced that our staff need to be developed. We make the assumption that when they come to work for a non-profit that they inherently know what to do; they are always highly motivated to help our clients and will always act in their interest. As events in the last ten years have demonstrated. We need training to be efficient, effective and to be competitive in this world. The money is only going to go to the organizations who know what they are doing. Give everyone in your organization the tools to do a better job today than they did yesterday.]]></description>
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<title>Community-Based Organizations Make A Difference!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:37:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today's Community-Based Organization (CBO) Exhibition Fair made me take a closer look at the teachings used in schools. It made me think of Gerry Price, a woman, an educator, an elder whom I greatly respected. She believed that students do not have disabilities.]]></description>
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<title>Alternatives to Robert's Rules</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:15:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No organization is obligated to use Robert's Rules of Order. The organization is free to draft its own rules of order, or free to adopt a competitor of Robert's Rules.]]></description>
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<title>Websites For Non Profit Organizations - What You Need To Know</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:34:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's society, the internet can offer countless benefits to its users. Many companies and businesses make it possible to do business by building a website in order to reach out to a wider audience. Aside from them, non profit organizations also make use of a website to promote their cause and lend a hand to those in need. However, there are important things to consider in building websites non profit organizations must do to achieve success.]]></description>
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<title>Why a Website for Nonprofits?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:32:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nonprofit organization (NPO) is term that broadly defines any institution which does not function for profit and uses its surplus revenue to execute its plans or for expansion or running expenses. Various charities, religious and social groups can fall under the definition of NPOs.]]></description>
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<title>Web Donations Made Easier Through Donation Websites</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:31:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The easiest way to contribute to humanitarian efforts is donating money online. Websites that concentrate solely on charity purposes are dedicated in collecting money and distributing it to destitute individuals who are scattered across the world. Charity websites are perhaps the easiest ways to make a donation. This way, you are becoming part of a much bigger cause. Websites that are built specifically for charity are entirely different from form and structure. Unlike corporate websites, they will have minimal ads and are not meant for promoting a particular brand or a company.]]></description>
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<title>How Will You Collect Maximum Donations for Your Non-Profit in 2012?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:20:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A large number of non-profit organizations are trying to find out ways to collect a lump sum amount of donations to cover their costs and help their cause. There is also tough competition among the organizations to attract maximum donations from the supporters of their causes. In addition to promoting your cause via newspapers and banners, what else can you do to increase your donation collection in 2012? This article provides some of the answers.]]></description>
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<title>How Your Charity Can Benefit From Nonprofit Website Templates</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:07:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you think of creating a great looking website from a template, you will generally have an image of a company whose desired end product will be sales created by the site. However, not all websites are set up to create sales, charities being able to benefit enormously from a great looking site. Nonprofit website templates can allow a charity to become a success, allowing the firm to spread the word about its goals and missions as well as by attracting volunteer and donors.]]></description>
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<title>The Pros of a Nonprofit Web Site</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:37:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever since its advent, internet has become a viral sensation. From Fortune 500 companies to small home based businesses; every organization has a web site on the internet. A web site is a major tool that helps an organization publish information about itself and present it to the entire world. Millions of transactions are carried out on the World Wide Web today thanks to the manifold features offered by various websites. Websites are often created with the sole purpose of facilitating enhanced communication between an organization and the public.]]></description>
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<title>Building a Non Profit Website</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:19:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Perhaps, you are planning to build your own non profit website. However, you might be wondering where to start and how to make a successful website for an organization. Do not worry. If you want to build a website for a certain cause, there are few things you need to know. Read on and find out more about nonprofit websites.]]></description>
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<title>Essential Things To Put In Your Non Profit Web Site</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:18:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are different non profit websites that are starting to emerge. If you are planning to put up your own non profit web site you have to make sure that your website has all the essential things that most people are looking for. This will help you gain more donors and you'll be able to inform the world about your organization's mission. You may have encountered other websites that seems to be very promising and has gained a lot of patrons over the years. What is their secret?]]></description>
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<title>Charity Websites: Important Things to Consider</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:50:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In every charity, it is very vital to reach out to a huge number of people specifically potential volunteers and donors. While this is important, charities need to build a website to serve as a vehicle to uphold their goals and mission to the people. Building a charity website can be a daunting task. However, with the help of the right professionals and proper planning, you can make it possible. You only need to consider few things when it comes to building charity websites.]]></description>
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<title>Be Careful Where You Donate Your Money</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:32:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you contribute to a charity that is revoked, your contribution will not be deductible. And the IRS continues their efforts to shut down nonprofits that are "out of compliance"; I support them in every way. As of May, 2011 they published their massive list of 275,000 nonprofits that had just been revoked and it has been updated twice since then and is almost up to 300,000 organizations.]]></description>
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<title>Non Profits Need Cost Effectiveness</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:09:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For a number of reasons, including the present day economy, more competition for charitable funds, a reduction in government subsidies to not- for- profits and charitable entities, now, more than ever, non profits must pay close attention to effectively and efficiently, as well as wisely spending their monies. In my experience, with over thirty years experience as a Director of Development, Director of Operations, and consultant to several charities, I have observed that donors today are wisely paying far more attention to how their donations are being spent. While donors still must be convinced that a non profit's mission and...]]></description>
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<title>Consequences to Nonprofits for Failing to Comply With Annual Report Requirements</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:50:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To maintain corporate good standing status in most states, nonprofits are required to file annual or periodic reports with the Secretary of State, just like their for-profit counterparts. Though the forms and procedures are similar in every state, there is very little uniformity in how states handle due dates, fees, signature requirements, filing methods (paper vs. online) and additional filing requirements of other state agencies. Though the fees and financial penalties for failing to make these required filings are usually nominal, there are much more damaging consequences for failing to comply.]]></description>
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<title>6 Post Event Email Sins</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:30:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This morning, when I opened my email, the first two messages I read were transactional emails. The first was a post-event email from a fundraising walk I had registered for, and the second was from an airline about a recent flight I had taken.]]></description>
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<title>Disney VoluntEARS - Charity and Community Work</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:43:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The concept of 'Disney' is synonymous with happiness, fun, utopia and the joys of childhood. The recipe for this multi-billion corporation's unbridled and continued success is through cartoons and movies whose main premise is escapism and happy endings. So it makes sense that the company would want to extend this concept into their community and indeed the world, and help to give real people a happily ever after too.]]></description>
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<title>How to Get A Last-Minute Tax Deduction for 2011</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:34:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are only a few days left to get a tax deduction on your 2011 taxes. There are many ways to get a tax deduction including charitable contributions. One of the most overlooked charitable contributions is car donation.]]></description>
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<title>First Impressions Determine Great Events</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:26:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have been planning your event for what seems to you like forever. You have planned many details, decor, menus, attendees needs, programming, etc., and you believe you have done everything in advance that you could, including effective and thorough marketing to assure a decent turnout.]]></description>
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<title>The Year-End Solicitation Letter for Non-Profits: Making It Count</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6769194</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:14:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's that time of year again! As we approach the end of the calendar year - the end of the tax year for individuals - the Non-Profit Sector is soliciting funding support more than ever before. This article provides several simple tips for maximizing the effectiveness of your solicitation letter.]]></description>
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<title>What Charities Should Know About 0300 and 0303 Telephone Numbers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6762167</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:33:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do Children in Need, the British Heart Foundation, RSPCA, Crisis and Oxfam all have in common? Apart from the fact they're established UK charities? These smart not-for-profit organisations all use 0300 and 0303 special telephone numbers for their inbound calls, because they're caller friendly and help increase the revenue generated through public donations.]]></description>
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<title>Optimize the Role of the Nonprofit Board of Directors in Employee Development</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:10:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In order for nonprofit organizations to build sustained growth and adaptability to long and short term changes in the environment, they would benefit from incorporating employee development efforts into their organizational culture. The article provides ideas for how to optimize board involvement in promoting employee development.]]></description>
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<title>Year End Ideas for You and Your Nonprofit</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6762879</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:25:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Article outlines things to do to celebrate the season with your nonprofit. Provides helpful suggestions for ways to express appreciation.]]></description>
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<title>Attracting Baby Boomer Volunteers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6694902</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6694902</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:09:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the largest sources of volunteers for a nonprofit can be found within the baby boomer generation. This article provides helpful tips to attract and retain baby boomer volunteers.]]></description>
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<title>Does a Church or Non-Profit Need to Use Marketing Techniques?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6757843</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6757843</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:10:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most charities, churches and other non-profit organisations rely heavily on donations and sponsors to meet their budget needs. They use this money to help those in their communities that need a hand, and are without a doubt a great positive influence in society. Ironically on times of economic hardship, when they are most needed, most churches find it difficult to find enough funding as people just don't have the disposable income to donate. Marketing for churches and non profits is now more necessary than ever.]]></description>
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<title>Practical Tax Advice for Non-Profit Organizations</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:54:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are non-profit organizations exempted from taxes? Are they required by the government to pay mandatory taxes? To know more about it, read this article below.]]></description>
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<title>What Differentiates Professional And Ethical Fundraisaing From Just Fundraising?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:49:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is far more involved in professional fundraising than just having the ability to raise funds for a specific non- profit or charitable endeavor. A truly professional fundraiser does much more than simply run a series of events, or fundraising campaigns to bring in funds to a not- for- profit! Professionals become a part of the entire process, and thus become intricately associated with the cause, and must therefore truly both believe in the cause, and be willing to commit their time and energies, as well as their personal reputation, on behalf of the non- profit organization.]]></description>
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<title>A Great Convention Needs Great Planning</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:57:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Conferences and conventions should be perceived as extended forms of special events. These events have special needs, and are like planning numerous events almost simultaneously, that end up resulting in a seamless confluence of special appeal, needs, details, and attraction. Creating and producing a great convention requires foresight, commitment, attention to details, thinking outside the box, etc.]]></description>
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<title>Creating Great Non Profit Websites</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:28:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quality web design and maintenance can be pricy. Therefore it's not surprising that when building websites non profit and charity organizations often come up lacking in both design and features. By necessity, these organizations provide a minimal budget for advertising purposes - including website design and hosting. However, with a few creative solutions, non profit websites can be just as dynamic as those of mega corporations.]]></description>
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<title>Tips To Making A Website For Nonprofits</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:25:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to making a website for nonprofits, it is important to make it as easy to use as possible, with all the required user information being easily accessible. Being a non profit organization's website, it should also prominently feature a donation method as well as other ways that a user can help the organization out. This website, however, should be simple, straight to the point and easy to navigate around, with all the relevant information a user may need to have being well displayed. So, what are some of the tips that you can use when making the nonprofit website?]]></description>
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<title>Getting The Most Out Of Nonprofit Websites</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:21:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you wish to raise the profile of a particular cause or charity that is close to your heart, then creating a nonprofit website could be a great way to help promote it. Nonprofit websites also offer the opportunity for raising funds through donations made by visitors to the site. However if you are considering creating a site like this it is important you are aware of some of the rules you will need to follow. In this article I want to outline some of the best practices you need to know in order to get the most from your nonprofit website.]]></description>
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<title>Simple Ways to Set Up Your Non-Profit Organization's Website With Nonprofit Website Templates</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6742902</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:21:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using nonprofit website templates for both non-profit and commercial sectors has came to be a popular option for creating attractive and easy-to navigate websites. These templates allow website owners to remain within the limits of their budget while setting up and launching a good website that attracts traffic and social recognition.]]></description>
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<title>Designing A Good Non-Profit Website</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:09:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Non-profit websites are mission based websites. Such websites have two missions. One is to get the public involved in their activities and the other is to promote the company which the website supports. Most non-profit websites are connected with some organization and are dedicated in providing enough financial support to the organization. Since they are connected with an organization, most non-profit websites have.org domain names. Getting the public involved is the most important strategy. For this, a non-profit website must have the right design.]]></description>
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<title>Unlocking The Secrets Of Creating Effective Charity Websites</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6741590</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:05:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The goal of charity institutions is to reach out to the less fortunate and to create a difference in their lives. However, there are a lot of charities out there, which are very much willing to spread love and to extend to those who are in dire need of help, but they remain to be unknown due to lack of promotion or advertisement. Nonetheless, with the rise of internet, a charity can now make itself known though websites.]]></description>
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<title>Non-Profit Web Templates and Their Crucial Importance for Your Non-Profit Organization</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6742876</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:13:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Any type of business or organization needs to set up an online presence, whether it is for selling services/products or for promoting humanitarian projects. A non-profit organization or charity can make good use of a non-profit web page, even if it is not for attracting buyers or raising profit. Establishing an online presence is the cheapest and simplest way to raise awareness, increase visibility, and collect donations and volunteers for any type of humanitarian project.]]></description>
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<title>Nonprofit Web Site</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6742872</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:11:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A nonprofit web site is meant to spread the cause and purpose of a Nonprofit organization (NPO). The NPO's primary goals are to utilize the surplus revenues to attain a specific goal, instead of re-distributing the revenue as profit and dividend. 'Nonprofit' would mean a type of business, which technically forbids the distribution of any sort of profits and surplus income to its promoters or owners. The surplus revenue or profit has to be retained by the organization to self-sustain, expand, or implement newer projects. NPOs are regulated by controlling members or boards.]]></description>
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<title>Resolving Agreements That Were Not In Writing</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6744225</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6744225</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:10:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Let's face it: in today's world - whether for Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) or Private-Sector companies - people do not necessarily operate with honor and integrity. Nowhere is this more obvious than in situations where money is involved. Best intentions, friendships, hand-shakes, and promises no longer seem to carry the commitment that we expect. We find ourselves surprised and disappointed; but, the truth of the matter is that trust should not be lightly bestowed.]]></description>
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<title>What You Should Know About Nonprofit Web Templates</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6742884</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6742884</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:53:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making a change in the world begins in you. There are a lot of people who want to start helping people all over the world or just within their community. Technology has given everyone a chance to reach out to people all over the world and this can be a tool used to make a difference. There are currently a lot of websites that are solely dedicated to charitable acts. These are people who help children, women and just about anyone who are in need of help. If you are trying to make your own website for a cause then here are some tips that you need to know when it comes to nonprofit web templates. Web templates are essential for the creation of a website. It will help you create a website in no time and it can also provide suggestions that will help you create a working and beautiful nonprofit website.]]></description>
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<title>Factors To Consider While Designing The Webpage Of A Nonprofit Organization</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:52:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An online presence is highly important in today's world. The world is become increasing digital. Having a website has greatly benefited several businesses. Nonprofit organizations also have a lot to gain form having an online webpage. However, nonprofit organizations generally have a limited budget. However, the nonprofit web design is one aspect which the organization can use to their advantage. Several factors can be incorporated into the design of the website so as to attain maximum benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Making a Nonprofit Website Stand Out</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6742890</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6742890</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:52:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A nonprofit website is a solid way of engaging with the public about a specific nonprofit organization's goals and plans. It keeps up with the rising trend of internet use and uses the power of the World Wide Web to deliver information and messages not only for the good of the members of the group but also to welcome interested people who wish to contribute.]]></description>
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<title>Why Non Profit Web Templates Are Valuable Tools For Charities?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6741615</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6741615</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:46:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Non profit web templates are essential tools that you should use when creating your charity's website. These templates will help you create a website that has all the design and style that you are looking for. There are millions of ways to start creating your own website but using a template can be beneficial since it will cut down the time you spend creating from scratch. There are so many benefits that you can get from these tools and you can be sure that you are on top of things once the website if live. Here are some of the advantages of using non profit web templates for your website.]]></description>
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<title>Guidelines for Designing a Non Profit Web Site</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6741606</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6741606</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:44:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A web site being an easy to access medium for communication and fund raising is absolutely essential for charity and nonprofit organizations. Non profit web sites have many applications such as providing information about the organization and their work, collecting funds, hosting applications for volunteers and workers who are often on the field, and for general awareness. The websites of such organizations should be carefully designed to meet the above mentioned objectives. Here are some tips to put together the perfect non profit web site.]]></description>
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<title>December Donations</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6736609</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:37:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With Christmas just around the corner, is your organization ready to make the most of a traditionally generous season, or are you hoping to simply weather the onslaught of holiday demands? An estimated 30 to 40 percent of all yearly donations are given in December. What a fantastic opportunity for your organization!]]></description>
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<title>Donations Over the Web</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6742911</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:41:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Web donations are a way to collect money from Donors for a specific cause or purpose, usually in cases where the donor and the receiver are in different locations or in different countries too. Many Non Profit Organizations (NPO) use web donations to connect their cause with the common public. Usually a nonprofit website has a web donations page in their website that lets visitors contribute small amounts of money online. PayPal, a secure payment processor who specializes in micro payments, is generally used for this purpose, without any upfront cost. The PayPal website is responsible for the security and funds transfer details, transferring the donations to the NPO's online bank account. This reduces much of the problems on the part of the NPO, more convenient for the donor, everything is transparent, uses a more trusted system, easily accessible and most secure.]]></description>
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<title>Does Your Board Know Their Responsibilities</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6744234</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6744234</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:36:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every organization has a unique set of circumstances, with individual needs, and a specific heritage. However, organizations also share certain common needs, especially when it comes to assuring that the members of its Board are as proficient, capable, able and committed as possible. While requirements for Board members differ from group to group, it is important that people becoming members of a Board, completely understand the requirements of membership, including the areas of: financial; commitment; time; leadership; training requirements; decision making; motivating/ setting an example; and discretion.]]></description>
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<title>Create A Difference In the World By Making A Charity Website</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6741582</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6741582</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:01:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of people are looking into different options when it comes to creating a difference in the world. Some people are joining causes that help others and some people are creating charity foundations. If you go to the internet, you'll be able to see that a vast of charity foundations that are aiming to make a difference. The internet is where most people find information and using this media will help you reach more people in the process. A charity website can be easily done by just about anyone and you can even be assisted by different templates that are readily available. Here are some things that you need to know to help you create a charity website.]]></description>
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<title>Creating A Budget For Your Event</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6744185</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6744185</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:57:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In my more than three decades of intimate involvement with all aspects of events, conferences and conventions, I have come to the conclusion that the greatest single error or omission made by organizations is their inattention to intense planning, especially in the need to begin with a fully investigated and coordinated budget. This lack of planning has so frustrated me, at times, that I have dedicated the mission statement of my company to planning as it relates to all aspects of leadership. The first step in planning for an event is the creation of a meaningful, thought out budget.]]></description>
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<title>Hiring a Freelance Writer: A Smart Move for Small Non-Profit Organizations</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6726456</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6726456</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:07:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do you do when your funding proposals are frequently rejected, your press releases aren't picked up by the media and people just don't show up to your events anymore? Nobody wants to admit that their organization is in a communications slump. After all, your organization can't survive if it can't communicate with its donors, volunteers and the general public.]]></description>
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<title>It Took an F-Word for the International Community to Respond to the Drought and Famine in the Horn</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6734455</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6734455</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:30:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all know, unlike Tsunamis and earthquakes, drought is a slow-onset disaster, and famine slower still. You never know when the first two are coming, but in the case of drought and famine you can see it unfold for months and even years before they finally takes their toll. This is precisely what happened in the Horn of Africa earlier this year. Since about September-October 2010, humanitarian agencies working in Somalia and neighbouring countries were warning of a severe drought and food security crisis which would lead to malnutrition, starvation and misery for millions in the region. Yet the international community paid no heed to these warnings. Until tens of thousands started to die, and a famine was declared.]]></description>
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<title>Why You Should Begin Collection of Veterans Donations</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6729301</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6729301</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:12:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a way to help someone who needs it, you might want to consider taking up veterans donations to help those who have served our great country. Each year soldiers lose their lives, limbs, and time fighting for our rights and freedoms. These soldiers give up time with their families, friends, and loved ones because the feel the need to serve their country and stand up for what so many other men and women have fought for.]]></description>
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<title>Organizing a Donations Pick Up Location</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6722677</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6722677</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:01:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Organizing a donations pick up does not have to be stressful. It is a great way to give to the community.]]></description>
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<title>Budget Basic Benefits - The 3 P's</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6736119</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6736119</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:43:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most often neglected, overlooked, or under- emphasized needs for most organizations is creating, and effectively using a properly designed and formulated budget. I have created many hundreds of budgets, and assisted/ guided/ counseled in the preparation of hundreds of others. One of the greatest frustration to someone like me, with a substantial background in financial services, as well as leadership training and consulting, is the attitude that many involved in leadership positions seem to possess about budgets.]]></description>
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<title>Closing 2011 With a Bang, Last-Minute Fundraising Ideas</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6729674</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6729674</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:35:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How did it get to be December 1 already? In some ways I feel like I blinked sometime in July and ended up here.]]></description>
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<title>What An Event Professional Does For You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6728791</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:08:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many organizations end up turning to event professionals, often reluctantly, because they finally come to the somewhat obvious conclusion that their events need upgrading in at least certain aspects. They realize this because of indications such as dwindling attendance numbers, skyrocketing pricing, negotiation inefficiencies, lack of preparedness for the inevitable contingencies, onsite challenges, marketing and promotion errors, etc. At that point, many organizations who have attempted, some quite successfully in the past, to run these themselves in- house, decide to take the leap, and consult with professionals.]]></description>
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<title>7 Simple Steps to Fundraising</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:59:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For those just starting out in fundraising, it can be overwhelming to figure out. Look around the community and you'll see lots of different groups doing lots of different things.]]></description>
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<title>Use Online Event Solutions to Increase Nonprofits Revenue by 28%</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:24:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nonprofits are formed to fight for a good cause, be it looking after the poor and needy children, organizing some AIDS awareness campaign, or some other social work. Being engaged in these activities, these types of organizations need a steady source of income to support any type of social cause. All the year round, nonprofits keep on organizing charities and auctions to raise revenues. However, to increase your nonprofit's revenue by at least 28%; you should start using an online event management solution. Today, thousands of organizations and nonprofits are relying on these online solutions to increase their donations and pledges over time.]]></description>
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<title>Charities: How to Save Money on Operating Costs</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:35:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being a non-profit is not easy to start with, but when the general economic situation is anything but buoyant many charities find it difficult to raise enough funding to cover their basic operative costs. If you are in charge of managing the budget of a small or independent charity, the following tips will help you save money on your basic costs, so you can spend it on helping others instead.]]></description>
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<title>Why Non - Profit Organizations Need A Gift Acceptance Policy</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:58:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For a number of reasons, many non- profit organizations seem to feel they either having, adopting, developing or utilizing a gift acceptance policy is unnecessary for their organization. In over thirty years of working with not- for- profit organizations, both in- house as a Director of Development and Director of Operations, as well as in a consulting relationship, either to officers, the Board members, or staff, I have frequently been informed that while they can understand why bigger non- profits need this type of policy, their organization is either too small or unsophisticated to need one. For periods of time...]]></description>
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<title>Donor Cultivation: Four Steps to Turning Experiences Into Relationships</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:49:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[They came. They participated and they partied. They even listened. And they put some cash in your coffers, enabling you to take one more step toward achieving your strategic goals. But then they left. And you have to wonder, when will you see them again? Will it be another year?]]></description>
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<title>Car Donation: A Wonderful Idea</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:40:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The concept of car donation has started to gain a lot of popularity in the recent years. The idea is to donate your old but well functioning car which you might no longer need or which you no longer drive. However, if you take this decision that you want to donate your car to some charitable organization or the like, you need to be sure about certain aspects and all the pros and cons of donating a car.]]></description>
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<title>Business Planning - Tips for Successfully Running a Non-Profit Organization</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:22:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are numbers of non-profit organizations everywhere. The fact that you want to support a good cause is indeed a noble act but this does not guarantee the success of your organization. There are lots of organizations that vanish or disbanded immediately because of lack of plans. You should remember that despite the fact that it is a non-profit organization, this is still a business so you need to carefully plan everything to achieve success.]]></description>
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<title>How to Write a Proposal for a Non-Profit Organization</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:59:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How does a non-profit write a proposal to get the support they need? In order to get the material and financial support you need, you must prove your project is worth funding and you can be trusted to deliver on your promises. Read on to find out more.]]></description>
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<title>Nonprofits Are Earning Millions of Dollars Through Online Fundraising Techniques</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:51:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, nonprofits are earning millions of dollars through their fundraising campaigns. They are taking the help of the latest ways of raising funds over the internet. If you happen to run a nonprofit and is looking for ways to collect quick money, then it's high time you should start using the following online modes to promote your cause to the maximum number of persons.]]></description>
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<title>Vehicle Donation Charities: What You Should Know</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:31:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While car donations have become a popular means of funding charitable organizations, some would-be donors are reluctant to part with their old vehicles. Sentiment aside, the main obstacle for these would-be donors is trust.]]></description>
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<title>Fund-Raising Ideas for Mission Trips</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:37:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here's some great ideas for fund-raising for short term mission teams. You can try them all or just a couple. Hopefully, you'll have great success as you fund-raise for your trip. Remember, the journey can be as much a part of the fun as the mission trip.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Your Conflict-Of-Interest Score?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:58:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having worked with thousands of nonprofits over the years, we have seen just about every possible scenario you could think of.  At least it seems that way!]]></description>
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<title>Event Professional Gets Group More While Saving Money</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:22:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many organizations depend upon events to create revenues that they need for their overall benefit, and to make it possible to achieve goals toward their essential mission. Many were lulled into a false sense of security because for some time, organizations could run events over and over again, with little creativity or innovation, and still be successful. However, due to a combination of today's economic realities, combined with the intense competition for sponsors, donors, supporters, and attendees, most organizations are finding it somewhat more challenging today to run a successful event.]]></description>
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<title>Expert Consultant Saves Far More Than His Fee</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:46:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many organizations today have come to realize that they are facing many challenges that need to be addressed if their organization is to remain viable, and that timely and decisive action is necessary. Many also realize that they need to look outside beyond their organization's internal resources if they are going to truly address their needs in a coherent and cohesive manner. They generally realize that they must seek the services of a qualified consultant, but while they are correct that they need help, they often are ill- prepared to make informed decisions regarding what precisely they require, or which...]]></description>
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<title>What Is a Charity?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:14:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that according to CharityFacts.com there are over 500,000 charities in the United Kingdom and fewer than 200,000 of those are registered charities. If you apply that number on a global scale,you can probably estimate that there are at least 5 million charities worldwide and 2 million of those are registered ones. That number is mind boggling. So what exactly is a charity?]]></description>
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<title>Those Volunteer Hours Add Up To A Lot</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:52:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you record the hours your charity volunteers put in? You ought to. Those volunteer hours are priceless and could be useful to your organisation in more ways than you think.]]></description>
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<title>Untangling IRS Donation Receipt Requirements</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:43:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although cluttered with speculation and uncertainty, the question of what the IRS requires on a donation receipt is really quite simple. Here is the breakdown for donation receipt requirements.]]></description>
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