Charities

Charities and fundraising have been around for a long time, and for event fundraising efforts to be effective they must change with the times. The methods that may have worked 20 or 30 years ago...

Because of the present state of the economy, a lot of people find themselves in financial dire straights. I use the phrase "Find Themselves" because it happens suddenly, like a dark...

Nursing homes provide a much-needed resource for the community and the elderly. To improve the quality of life services, nursing homes can use grants from foundations.

Throughout the year, and particularly during the December holiday season, we are bombarded with pictures of homeless people in America, and poverty stricken children in Third World countries. We...

A great logo can mean the difference between a good marketing campaign and complete failure. This is especially true for nonprofit companies, which depend on their public images to obtain funding...

There are many organizations that give support to schools for equipment such as furniture. Some give money, while others give the physical equipment itself. The best thing about grants is that...

According to the International Dyslexia Association, as many as 15 to 20 percent of the U.S. population has some symptoms of a reading disability called dyslexia. People with dyslexia need...

Technology can improve the quality of care that patients receive, as well as efficiency. It comes at a high cost. Luckily, grants are available to offset the cost of this valuable technology.

Substance abuse treatment centers often seek means to expand their programs in order to serve more clients, including those who are uninsured. Many foundations fund programs that focus on treating...

With the health care crisis, more than 8.4 million children in the United States are uninsured. To help meet the needs of these uninsured children, schools are providing basic medical care in...

According to the Washington Post, almost 17 million, or 22.5 percent, of children in the United States didn't have enough food to eat in 2008. With the increase in hunger, food pantries and other...

There are many foundation grants available for programs serving people who are developmentally disabled. Each foundation has its own application guidelines, but most require that organizations...

As an administrator, you may be ready to add programs that incorporate technology into your school day, perhaps to improve your science or math program. Maybe you want to add technology for a...

As the cost of food continues to rise, more families are finding the need for government assistance to provide food. Although the food stamp program is the one most commonly associated with needy...

Now that you have decided to organize a medical mission, you have to fund the program. Grant funding is available to nonprofit organizations going on a medical mission. The application process...

There are many organizations across the nation that provide services to seniors. Services might range from respite care, to meals delivered to the senior's home, or even recreational activities....

Many people have lost their jobs and are having great difficulty finding another one. Workers are now turning to nonprofit organizations that offer retraining for careers in which jobs are...

There are many grants available for nonprofit senior residences. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be paid back. Once the foundations are located, you can begin by sending a letter telling them...

There are many grants available for schools to start or improve programs designed to protect students and staff members. The application process varies among foundations, but most start with a...

Funding your animal rescue shelter is an ongoing process---money will run out, and you will always need more. The costs of running an animal rescue can be high, and unexpected costs often arise....

To establish a charity organization, work with a team of board members early on so they can help you decide on the mission and offer strategic planning. You might decide to file your articles of...

Religious-based organizations can have a difficult time raising the funds they need. Grant funding, unlike a loan, does not need to be repaid. Your should begin by sending the foundation a letter...

If you have ever thought about creating a garden at your school, then you have thought about how you will get the money to start it. You will need seeds and equipment to get the land ready for...

Grants for day care centers are available to nonprofit centers; there are a number of foundations that provide grants for day care centers across the country. The application process varies...

There are many funding opportunities for non-profit clinics. Grants are available from foundations that are in your neighborhood or across the country.

The Home Energy Assistance Program or HEAP is a program designed to help people in the United States pay for their energy costs. It is a program that requires your income to be at a certain level...

Funding is available from foundations across the nation for fire department equipment. Grant funding is funding that does not have to be repaid. There are specific application requirements for...

Grant funding is available for nonprofit military and veterans organizations. A grant is a funding mechanism that does not have to be paid back. It is awarded based upon your program, the history...

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) section code 501(c)(3) provides for organizations to be qualified as exempt from taxes on any financial contributions. A 501(c)(3) organization is typically a...

Trying to locate a missing person can lead to moments of sheer anxiety and frustration, particularly if they have been abducted. Searching for an abducted individual requires a great amount of...

A grant cover letter is a document that accompanies a full proposal to a foundation or government agency. Every grant cover letter should have certain sections such as an introduction, ask line,...

Thousands of nonprofit organizations currently benefit children in the United States, even more if you count those operating internationally. If you're considering several charities, or trying to...

Non-profit agencies benefit from the use of corporate credit cards, but important safeguards must be observed to ensure that the card remains more of an aid instead of a hindrance to the agency's...

Although plastic is one of the most collected recycling materials, it is also one of the hardest compounds to break down and use effectively. Compared to other materials such as glass and metal,...

A Chinese Auction, sometimes referred to as Pick-a-Prize, is a great way to raise money for charity organizations. Donated prizes are displayed, each with a fishbowl in front. Participants...

The disposing of old copiers and other related office equipment is a recurring task for most of us. With technology progressing faster than ever before, new models are regularly coming out making...

Many charity health clinics in the United States are eligible to apply for grants to fund the organization. Charity health clinics serve the public, especially those from low-income families and...

There are grants available for organizations that serve the needs of disabled adults and children. Grants are available from foundations across the country. Grant funding can be for program or...

Children with facial deformities such as cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities that may have the means to get help financially, the doctors to do the surgery or the transportation...

Evidence of the inflow and outflow of money at a non-profit is found on a nonprofit financial statement. Nonprofit organizations use a type of accounting called fund accounting, which groups all...

December 7. 2009 was the sixty-eighth anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Last year, my parents and I traveled to Hawaii for the first time. Visiting Pearl Harbor, and paying homage to...

You have applied for your 501c3 tax exempt status and received your approval letter from the IRS. A lot of organizations want to know exactly what the advantages are for filing for 501c3...

In order to form a nonprofit corporation, you have to file articles of incorporation in your particular state. The state will recognize your nonprofit organization as a corporation after the...

Have you aver wondered what it is like to be homeless? To live under a bridge, in a cardboard box, in a car. Where is my next meal going to come from? How am I going to take care of my family?...

Throwing a fundraiser for a family reunion, school, club or organization is not a walk around the block. It takes some advance planning, trust, some loyalty and a good understanding of what your...

Picture this: Snowflakes are falling outside, but you and your family are snugly and warm inside. Your Christmas tree and home twinkle with colorful lights, while the fire in the fireplace...

Information about donating to charity organizations and what you need to know before sending a check. Make sure your money is going to a good organization that will spend the money wisely and not...

Knowing how to write a grant can be an invaluable skill. Many nonprofit organizations seek experienced grant writers. Successful grant writers know how to present their organization in the best...

The board of directors and the executive director comprise the leadership of a non-profit organization and work together to advance its mission. Overall, the board of directors governs the...