Share how your Organization Inspires others for a Chance to Win $5,000 in Nonprofit Services! We have been working really hard lately putting together an awesome contest for nonprofit organizations nationwide! Now with just a few days left before the official launch we would like to give you a sneak peek of what is coming. …
Tag Archive: nonprofit organizations
Mar
30
Diversifying your Funding Sources
It is important for non profit organizations, both those just starting out and those which are well established, to have a diversified stream of income. By diversifying where your revenue is coming from, your non profit organization will be less dependent on each revenue source. The more diverse your organization is the better it will …
Mar
25
The ABC's of Starting a Non Profit
Have you ever dreamed of spreading your mission & helping others? You’re not alone! Many people find themselves interested in starting their own non profit but are unsure where to begin. Starting a non profit can be fulfilling and rewarding but requires a great deal of preparation. There are many important decisions to make and …
Feb
17
Start Raising Money for Your Nonprofit: (part 2)
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 …
Feb
12
Start Raising Money for Your Nonprofit: (Part 1)
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 …
Feb
03
Everyone In The Nonprofit On Same Strategic Page?
Dictionary.com defines Success as the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors. To become successful in life, one must have a plan of action. In order for a nonprofit to be successful, the organization must also have a plan. Most commonly, nonprofits refer to what is called Strategic Planning. A Strategic Plan is a …
Jan
25
Should I Wait For The Cyber Assistant?
The Cyber-Assistant will do good things for first-time 501(c)(3) applicants but will it do enough to justify waiting to submit your 1023 application? In 2003, the IRS started a review and revision process of how they examined applications for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. They called this process, “Project ASPIRE,” and was created in response to …
Jan
19
First Steps in your Nonprofit New Year's Resolution
Each year, thousands of people set out to start a nonprofit organization or take their organization to the next level. These individuals are undoubtedly passionate about their cause and truly want to make a difference in their communities. So, like many of us, they make nonprofit new year’s resolution. Unfortunately, many start off on the …
Jan
06
The Top 5 Things Your Nonprofit Should Be Doing!
It’s a new year and new start for nonprofit entrepreneurs and leaders! If you already have an established organization you probably have made the resolution to implement new strategies, to finally launch your nonprofit website or to engage in additional marketing initiatives to bring record-setting awareness of your mission! If you haven’t yet started your nonprofit organization, …
Oct
22
Your Mission: A Great Mission Statement
People sometimes question the need for a mission statement, but an accurate, effective mission statement is essential to your nonprofit organization. Why? It’s the most widely used nonprofit marketing piece, and it’s your first and most concise tool to win public understanding. What’s included in a mission statement? A mission statement encompasses the following: Explains …
