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To screen or not to screen, when is the question

In an ideal world, nonprofits would conduct prospect screening on an ongoing basis. In the meantime, it’s important to determine when screening is most beneficial and effective.

Six traits of a top volunteer campaign chair

Campaign chairs must have the ability to get across the needs, roles and most treasured beliefs of an organization, says advancement expert Norma Hawthorne.

Donor stewardship critical in tough economic times

Donors who have received good stewardship are more likely to resume giving when the economy improves.

What women want: Understanding women’s philanthropic giving

Women, as a group, are increasingly impacting fundraising efforts in the U.S.; however, their philanthropic objectives can differ significantly from men’s.

New wave of gay and lesbian donors

Gays and lesbians are becoming important new players on the planned-giving stage, says an article from The Los Angeles Times.

Mantra for special events: Always make money

Before launching an expensive fundraising event, nonprofits must make sure not to throw away funds that could be better spent elsewhere, says Carol Shaw, field director for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Ideas that work: Growing your website

Using five web staples, nonprofits can enrich current relationships, establish new relationships and encourage constituents to interact and give online.

Combining online and major-gifts fundraising

Though many consider major-gifts fundraising and online fundraising to be two different animals, fundraisers can combine them to create a method that is both effective and personal, says an article by Mikaela King.

Ideas that work: Making the most of email marketing

Since email provides instant access to friends and supporters, it is great way to distribute information if done effectively.

Six high-impact jobs for board members

Fundraising consultant Gail Perry outlines six ways to get nonprofit board members involved in creating awareness and raising money.

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Earn While Helping Wounded Soldiers

Earn While Helping Those Who Serve
The Troop Give was created as a way to promote and advertise individual businesses and opportunities, while at the same time generate funds to contribute to BraveAid.org, a wounded veterans assistance fund.

The Troop Give is a paid membership website and offers a two tier affiliate… Continue

Posted by Kathleen on June 13, 2009 at 3:00pm

60 Minutes - A MUST Read Re: Conficker Worm

Was chillin last night after a long hard weekend (less a little kite flying on Sunday.. ahem).. and turned on 60 Minutes to see a follow-up with another report on the Conficker Worm that is taking over systems and people's computers World-wide.

"One of the most dangerous threats ever, a computer worm known as "Conficker," is spreading through the Internet right now. By some estimates, 10 million computers have been infected worldwide."

As boring as this may sound this report IS w… Continue

Posted by Moosie on March 29, 2009 at 11:30pm

How to Become a Philanthropist

Here are some steps on how to become a philanthropist I found on eHow.com. Yeah it's not always this simple but it's a good start.

Step 1
Find out what you are passionate about. Do you care about global warming or the starving children in Africa? Breast Cancer, AIDS...? If you know someone who has suffered from anything and you have wanted to make a difference, this is your chance t… Continue

Posted by Kaysar Ridha on January 12, 2009 at 5:07pm — 1 Comment

Making changes: I need your help

Ok so in the spirit of the new year and given the fact that this world is a social and economic disaster I want to make a suggestion. I want us as a collective to start helping others. Some of you might already do so and that is great but I want to take it one step further. Go out and help others in anyway you think is beneficial and document it via pictures, video, or even come on here and blog about it. A combination of these techniques would be even better. Normally I am a firm believer of do… Continue

Posted by Kaysar Ridha on January 8, 2009 at 2:20pm — 11 Comments