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October 10, 2008
Autism Speaks is a nationwide nonprofit organization that is designed to raise funds and awareness as well as change the future for the many individuals who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.The organization has dedicated all it's efforts to funding global research regarding what causes, how ..
October 10, 2008
Bernard Rimland PH.D, founded the Autism Society of America (ASA) in 1965. Over the last 40 plus years the society has developed from a handful of parents trying to make a difference to a leading source of information, research and reference on autism. The Autism Society of America is registered ..
September 26, 2008
When the leadership of an organization commits to developing its internal evaluation capacity, it must first consider the purpose of evaluation. There are three primary purposes for which evaluation is conducted in nonprofits. A strong motivator for conducting evaluation is to demonstrate ..
September 25, 2008
Changing expensive items such as furniture is very much a modern phenomena. Traditionally, until the 19th century furniture was hand crafted and it involved time and skill to produce each item. The advent of the industrial age brought the factors of invention, expertise and opportunity together. ..
September 16, 2008
There are thousands and thousands of organizations that need your time and money. But some people do not have the money to give to these charity organizations. That does not mean that you can do nothing. Charity work is a great way to give back to society and help those that are less ..
September 12, 2008
The quick answer is a bunch! However, that is not the kind of answer that quality professionals generally desire. Today, armed with three years of data, I believe a have a substantive answer to this question.Over three consecutive years (2005-2007), ASQ invited me to attend the World Conference on ..
August 11, 2008
Many of the older service clubs that have been both the leadership of towns and cities across the nation, as well as good ole’ boy networks; are changing and losing their effectiveness. No, not all, some have been actively recruiting new life blood and attempting to pass the torch, ..
August 07, 2008
Being a part of the health insurance industry for what seems like eternity, has given me the inside view and oversight to learn all I could. Health insurance these days is very important, and finding and obtaining a job that offers health insurance is one of the major goals all of us strive for. ..
July 28, 2008
There are a lot of charities around and a lot of people help them by contributing any amount they can. But did you know that some of them happen to be scams? Yes there are people who do such things so you should know which ones are legitimate.If a certain charity asks you for a donation, do a ..
July 26, 2008
The woman sitting across from me was crestfallen. The truth had dawned on her that there was a significant hole in her planning. She had researched and followed through on the basics of starting a nonprofit organization and she certainly had the zeal to make a difference. But after talking with me ..
July 22, 2008
Fundraising is a big challenge, one that non-profit organizations, NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations), and other charitable organizations all have in common.And all those money woes are not for lack of ideas and efforts. After all, fundraising ideas are as varied as they come - from candy bar ..
July 22, 2008
You and your team have been working hard at raising funds for your non-profit organization all year long, but you still are far from your goal. And the need is great. What to do? Everybody applauds the worthiness of your cause, but that doesn't pay your bills. It's time for a new approach. Read on ..
July 22, 2008
Does your charitable or non-profit need money, preferably right away? If you're like almost everybody else in the non-profit sector, chances are, the answer is yes. You're constantly raising funds, and yet, the funds just never arrive fast enough. What to do? Here are 7 tips for greater success ..
July 21, 2008
Some might consider it ironic that the concept of soup kitchens hit the mainstream of U.S. consciousness following the stock market declines of the Great Depression because the exact opposite is happening today, as these and other nonprofits are actually hurting in today's faltering market. Why the .
July 19, 2008
What typically stops us from donating to charity?Life.While I firmly believe that nearly every human on this Earth has the will to donate, they feel that they lack the money to pay and the time to volunteer. While this is certainly the case for some people it is also possible to create money and ..
July 16, 2008
Not-for-profit organizations are an important part of our community. The board of directors of these organizations is vital in developing policies that ensure the organization is run effectively, legally, and ethically. An individual's primary role as a board member is to implement its mission and ..
June 18, 2008
I suspect that many of us consider nonprofits and for-profits to be so fundamentally different that they require entirely different management approaches. It makes sense. A for-profit's purpose is to build shareholder value. Since a business is ultimately worth what it will earn, there's a logical ..
May 29, 2008
The Bicycle Messenger Emergency Fund (BMEF) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization that helps bicycle messengers who have been injured. The Fund provides emergency compensation to bike messengers who are hurt on the job. Any bicycle messenger that is hurt while working is eligible to receive a $300 ..
May 15, 2008
Often when non-profit groups set up committees for fundraisers, they assign someone the task of going out to get donations, sponsors or assistance from businesses. Immediately, that individual will make a list of all the biggest companies in the region and the major employers and corporations. ..
December 24, 2007
The importance of organizations that have supported volunteering can never be overemphasized, as they represent a very significant contribution to the society. Volunteer work could be done for almost every organization, an example of which would in community kitchens.These community kitchens serve ..
December 24, 2007
Presently, there are a lot of volunteer works for community development through the local organizations, which support women and children as well as the micro-enterprises. These organizations usually have the mission of creating and promoting opportunities to volunteer and improve the lives of ..
December 24, 2007
Most hospital volunteers do their work without receiving any kind of regular salary. They work in different health care settings and would usually be under a nurse's supervision. A lot of hospitals have them trained and supervised through auxiliaries, which are special non-profit organizations. ..
December 22, 2007
If you would be visiting orphanages and special homes for children who have been abandoned or have been put up for adoption, you would realize a lot of things. Most of these children were denied of the opportunity to have proper education, as well as most of the basics needed for survival such as ..
December 06, 2007
Nothing is as urgent a call to action as a needy child who you can aid. Television commercials show starving children in third-world countries who anyone can sponsor through financial help. Many individuals jump at the first flicker of the phone number on their television, but some need more ..
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