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What Free Nonprofit Webinars do you Want CharityNetUSA to give in 2012 ?

Some Nonprofit Webinar Suggestions could be Running a Charity, Marketing a Nonprofit, Charitable Tax Reform, Social Impact Bond, Infographics or Storytelling of Success in Philanthropy? What are yours?

By Chris Romero and Thomas R. Reich

Free Nonprofit Webinars are the best tool in keeping you and your organization up and running. People want to give. Our Nonprofit Webinars can help keep you and your N.P.O. informed and help you get in front of some of the most giving people in the World : Americans. However we need your input as to what you would like to see. (Note: Please join our First Nonprofit Webinar on January 18, 2012)

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There is great news for 2012 in the world of Nonprofits, Charity and Philanthropy: the World Giving Index (WGI) ranks the United States by far #1 in total giving and giving as a % of total income as well!  Add to this astounding report that 43% of respondents in the US do some volunteer work.  The WGI also found that 73% of Americans said they helped a stranger in 2011, which is up from 65% in 2010!

Our goal at CharityNet USA is to create a community of resources through Free Nonprofit Webinars and information sharing. If you need any assistance we are there for you. Our services are as inexpensive as they possibly can be.

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What makes this report even more exciting and encouraging is that the World Giving Index (WGI) is compiled by the United Kingdom based Charities Aid Foundation and that is the first year the United States has ranked first in overall giving in the many years this report has been compiled. Way to go USA!

This is a new year and 2012 comes with unique challenges for our country and Philanthropy in general.  So we ask you, how can we help you make 2012 an even greater year for charity?  What Free Nonprofit Webinars do you want to see now that 2012 is upon us?

Would you like to see a free nonprofit webinar on Social Media and SEO for charities?

Maybe one on the new Craigslist for nonprofits or, perhaps, fundraising platforms like Voucherry or Frendo?  Did you know that YouTube offers a platform for Nonprofits? Or maybe you just want to know more about successful fundraising efforts and grant filing methods that could make your nonprofit prosper as well and stay in regulatory compliance with the new IRS reforms for charities!

Have a suggestion for a Free Nonprofit Webinar ?

At CharityNetUSA, we are here to help you in your efforts to help others.  Nonprofits, Charitable Organizations and those involved in Philanthropy are our business and our life’s blood. That is why we want you to view our  free nonprofit webinars, ask questions, give suggestions.

As you know all CharityNetUSA webinars are free to our friends and followers, help us help you help

CharityNet USA is a Resource Center for Nonprofits and Corporate Foundations. We handle it all. Call 877-857-9002

others, is our theme for 2012.  You will find a vast collection of free resources for the nonprofit at CharityNetUSA.com, including many archived past webinars, seminars and helpful videos and many topics.

This is a call to action; this is a question you should respond to! Remember, this is a blog, comment below or send us a twitter, it is that easy!  “What topics would you like us to include in the 2012 webinar schedule?”  Chris Romero and Thomas R. Reich are open to your ideas; you suggest it and we will consider it!

Email Chris@BizCentralUSA.com or follow us on twitter or like us on facebook

CharityNetUSA has been helping non-profits since 2003, over 12,000 happy clients and hundreds of successful webinars over the last 8 years.  Help us make 2012 the best year of giving ever!  Help keep America #1 in charitable giving worldwide and join our community with great free Nonprofit Webinars throughout 2012!

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If you want your nonprofit organization to be successful, you need to keep in the mind the rules of fundraising. The previous blog, Fundraising part 1, left off with the fourth rule: marketing. There are marketing services out there that can be pretty expensive, but don’t let that get you down.  There are other ways to help build awareness to your nonprofit organization while keeping the costs down.

First and foremost, utilize social networking media such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc. to publicize your event. These sites are free and millions of people use these on a daily basis. Another marketing tip is create a flyer utilizing a word processing software and print about a thousand to hand out to the local area. These do not have to be fancy color printed flyers. You can be as simple as black and white print on a colorful piece of paper. Do not forget to tell people that you are going to be conducting a fundraiser because word of mouth can help your marketing efforts exponentially.

The truth is, fundraising can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. Take a typical dinner event, whether it be a spaghetti dinner or a chicken barbeque. Most often you can get food donated or offered at a discounted rate by local area grocery stores and supermarkets. This is especially true when it comes to a spaghetti dinner because most of the food and beverage items it takes to put on this fundraiser are really cheap. Often you can get paper items such as plates, cups, napkins, silverware, etc. donated for the actual event. As for a facility, usually most towns have a local community center, park, or even a church which will let you utilize their facility for free or for a small donation. The biggest thing to know is you will have to conduct some legwork and ask around for these donations for the event. Ask the local store manager or of your supermarket if they are giving donations for charitable events. If they aren’t, thank him or her for their information but do not forget to ask about any discounts they may offer. Remember: anything you can get donated or discounted increases the profits of your fundraiser. Utilize volunteers from the organization to cook items and serve the food.

Honestly, the biggest fundraising tip or rule that I can give you is to ask for donations when conducting your fundraisers. What is the worse that is going to happen to you? They say “no, we can’t afford to do that right now”? What have you lost by asking? I’m going to go out on a limb here and say nothing. However, if they say yes, then you and your event have gained some or maybe even all of the items you need. Many organizations like to give to causes but do not have the financial means; however, they are able to give in-kind donations or items which you can utilize to conduct your event. The long and short of it is that fundraising can be very rewarding for any nonprofit organization. As long as you and the organization you are representing are willing to put some effort into it, you can help grow through fun and effective fundraising!

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Many new nonprofit organizations go through the internal battle of whether or not they should participate in fundraising. Fundraising can be a wonderful tool in the arsenal of a newly formed nonprofit organization and even in a nonprofit organization which has already been established. For example, every year around January you hear the ding dong of your doorbell announcing the arrival of the Girl Scouts heralding their annual cookie fundraising drive. Honestly, I know that $3.00 is a lot for a box of Thin Mints, but a portion of the proceeds goes to help the local Girl Scouts in my community so I feel justified in paying a little bit more than I normally would for cookies. Fundraising can be an ideal way to raise funds because people feel as if they are getting “something” (whether it be cookies, a car wash, a snack, t-shirt, etc. It is a sad state of current affairs that most people do not give to legitimate causes because of the good feeling it gives them anymore. Most people expect something in return for their “gift.” Fundraising is just the ticket because both parties feel as if they are benefiting from the arrangement.

There are a few simple rules when it comes to fundraising for an organization. The first rule in fundraising is to BE REALISTIC! Plan an event that fits the current funds which the organization has. In other words, don’t plan a huge annual fundraising gala where there is a sit down meal and attendees have to pay $500 a plate if you do not have the money to rent the facility, pay for the food expenses, pay for entertainment, etc. Work within your means.

The second rule and what I believe to be the most important of fundraising is to HAVE SOMEONE WHO IS COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY DEDICATED TO THE SUCCESS OF THE FUNDRAISER. Does this mean you need to hire a professional fundraiser? Not necessarily. It is entirely possible to put together a fundraiser without professional help; however, you do need to have someone dedicated to the success of the fundraiser, whether this person is a board member or a volunteer of the organization. It’s entirely up to you.

The third rule of fundraising is to SET A GOAL. This will help clarify the purpose of your fundraiser and will assist you in realizing how many items you need to sell to reach your goal.

The fourth rule of fundraising is MARKET, MARKET, MARKET! I cannot stress this rule enough because if no one knows about your event, how are they going to attend? These days marketing costs can sky rocket your expenses, however, there are ways to keep these costs down and help achieve your goal: raising money for your organization.

Keep an eye out for the rest of the rules of fundraising… Part 2 will be posted in a few days!  In the meantime, feel free to share some of your nonprofit fundraising ideas and the steps you follow to ensure they are a success.