Philanthropic Organizations

A grant appeal letter, also called a grant inquiry letter will introduce your organization to the foundation and give them a chance to determine if they want to see a proposal. The grant appeal...

Fire departments can be expensive operations. Equipment can take quite a beating under the harsh conditions of fires and other elements. Upgrades, as well as trainings, are vital for the safety...

Murder Mystery fundraisers is a great way to put the fun back in fundraising. Growing up as a child one of my favorite games was Clue. I loved to find out who did what. With my sisters and...

Are you part of a group looking to organize for an ongoing community function? Your next task will be to craft a Mission Statement that expresses the collective passion and commitment that...

If you have ever heard of Lubbock, Texas, then you probably know it is the home of many talented musicians, and artists. Buddy Holly might come to mind as the most famous, but many countless...

I believe, that most people want to be self sufficient. When you are out of work and out of money, you may have to humble yourself to find assistance, to feed your family. There are avenues where...

Direct mail campaigns are one of the most successful ways to raise funds for your non-profit organization. By following these simple steps, you can start raking in the dough in a matter of weeks!

Christian churches are a place of worship, fellowship and gathering in the name of Jesus Christ. Large groups of people come and go from church facilities, meetings are held at all hours of the...

When applying for a project grant you will always have lots of competition that needs the funds just as much as you do. The foundation or group that is giving the grant has only so much funds to...

You can be unknown, poor, alone, and have a terrible family that does not support your ideas and STILL CHANGE THE WORLD! None of those circumstances need to be an excuse any longer to prevent you...

My friends are always laughing at me because I am soooo cheap. As a single mother of two with a home-based-business, my budget is very limited. I am always looking for ways to stretch a dollar as...

This article outlines different ways you can be more involved in a new community. It's actually what I did when I moved and I'm having a blast!

The Richard Gwathmey and Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust was created to honor the parents of Elizabeth Gwathmey Jeffress. Mrs. Jeffress, a member of The Society of Colonial Dames, was devoted...

God gave you spiritual gifts, and it is your responsibility to use them to help others. Discovering how to use them, can be a difficult process. Below you will find some helpful steps.

If you're going to write a grant proposal then you may need to preview a sample grant proposal to help you organize the package the proper way. There are many details and funders are particular...

Writing a successful grant proposal that produces results, takes time, planning, and research.

Wish Upon A Hero is a website that allows people to either post a wish, or be a hero and grant a wish. You can scroll through the list of wishes that people have posted. There are thousands of...

In today’s unsettling economic climate, raising money for a nonprofit organization is more challenging than ever. Wall Street woes have left many charitable groups wondering how they'll survive....

Unless you're a seasoned development professional, the concept of asking for money on behalf of a charitable organization is a major "turn-off" for many people. Asking someone for a donation makes...

Grants provide financial assistance for projects - research, community, charitable and educational, to name a few. Grant providers often have a long list of criteria they follow when reviewing...

Tired of hosting car washes and bake sales to raise money for your organization? Need to raise more than just a couple hundred bucks for your not-for-profit? Consider starting a philanthropic...

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a volunteer organization founded in 1890. To become a member of this valuable organization you must be a women over 18 years of age and be able to...

People know about dogs visiting nursing homes, or guiding the blind, but now your dog can help children learn to read better. The program called READing Paws uses dogs to interact with children...

Crowns, gowns and runways have always been hypnotizing to the world. When it comes to beauty pageants, those who can no longer compete sometimes decide to run them. Perhaps you have a fascination...

There are so many good causes out there that it sometimes feels overwhelming: Which fine cause should one support? Follow these few steps to finding a cause that resonates with you, which you feel...

What can be more important than life itself? I'm sure all of us are aware that there are many thousands of people on organ donor waiting lists but very few likely know about a new website designed...

Every nonprofit organization needs bylaws to spell out how it is going to conduct business. Every state has its own requirements for what must included in nonprofit bylaws. Further, if the...

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Having a difficult time getting started on finding funding for your new program or service? Don't begin the grant writing process until you have read this article! A successful grant proposal...

Job's Daughters is a Masonic organization dedicated to improving girls' leadership skills and self-confidence while promoting their personal integrity. The organization actively participates in...

One of the best ways to improve karma is to pursue volunteer activities. Corporations often get all of the notoriety for giving to non-profit organizations. The majority of the financial donations...

In early 2007, there were more than 27 million slaves in the world, both children and adults--more than there ever has been. Many children all over the world are kidnapped and forced to work as...

Grant writers and proposal fundraising consultants can help increase funding for non-profits. Many grant writers have skills and insight into the proposal development process that can be valuable...

The success of any great event or organization is governed by the volunteers and the community that gets involved with a group and makes things happen. Without volunteers and organizers forming...

Seeking membership with the Shriners includes recognizing the nature of this traditional club. Many choose to join a Shriners chapter because of all the philanthropic activities involved. The...

Nothing makes a group of kids happier than swinging on swings, jumping off towers and sliding down slides. The bad news is that often playground equipment is no longer safe or, worse, there is...

It's easy to feel alone when you're gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. A GLBT outreach program can be a great place to meet people like you. Make sure you find the right one.

Amnesty International is an organization dedicated to advocating human rights all over the globe by pressuring governments, raising awareness and supporting victims of human rights violations. You...

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit Christian organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing all over the world. Volunteers and people in need work together to...