Charities & Organizations

This is not the normal article. This article is not about yourself. This article aims to provide a way to help those that are in need. "If you approach the world with the apron of a servant,...

According to the childhood cancer foundation Candlelighters.org, there are more than 12,000 children diagnosed with cancer each year. There is no cure for cancer, which highlights the need for...

A Christmas Club is a way to save money for Christmas presents. This was a very popular thing for banks to do 30 years or so back and it was a way for housewives to save for Christmas presents. ...

A car wash is a traditional way of raising money for good causes. When planning on having a car wash for a fund raiser, don’t settle for just any old car wash . . . conduct a car wash that will...

The name may sound silly, but the purpose of Red Nose Day is anything but. The British fund-raiser asks celebrities and common folks to ham it up with activities that raise money for...

There are three basic steps to successful fund-raising. They are simple, but hard work to accomplish. Don't let people tell you grant writing is easy money. It's not. Grant writing is basically...

Collecting and donating Coke tabs and other pop tabs is a great way to donate funds to charities. Donating tabs from different types of cans allows you to help a needy family or a legitimate...

A penny war fundraiser is a fun and creative way of raising money for your cause. Because of it's friendly competitive nature, this is a fundraiser that will have people talking for weeks, if not...

Fundraisers that have been very successful in the past in not quite making it as the economy has changed. Do not worry to much, just because the economy is poor does not mean fundraisers can not...

With the downturn of the economy and people losing their jobs left and right, homelessness is at its peak. There are many ways to help the homeless yet many people don’t know the right steps to...

Many children in the world need help. Especially in war-torn or undeveloped countries, there are thousands of children without parents who can't get food, clothes, safe shelter, drinking water or...

If you are interested in your charitable donation doing the most good, there are a few simple steps to take before writing that check.

Those of us working in offices know how difficult it can be to come up with new and fun ways to raise money. Whether you need money for monthly birthday celebrations, flowers for sick employees,...

Beginning a women's ministry, if you are called to such work, may require more financial resources than you currently have available. Even with the support of your local religious body, you are...

There are numerous ways you can help raise money for various organizations, and one common way is to collect and donate milk caps. Certain companies will offer promotions that ask you to send in...

Most business will give grants or donations to a non profit business or charity. Not only does a business get rewarded through tax benefits from giving, giving is also a great a cost effective way...

Nonprofit grants play an important role in enabling nonprofit organizations to fulfill their missions. Grants for nonprofits are categorized as either restricted, unrestricted, or in-kind. Grants...

Some believe in tithing in a church and some people do not. The truth is that you must follow your own heart and find the connection you seek in whatever you choose to do. There are ways that we...

Working with a charitable organization is a great way to spend spare time and make a positive difference in society. Many people are simply overwhelmed with the myriad options available for those...

Idea grant money is given by certain organizations to develop a specific invention. This is money that you never have to pay back. To obtain a grant, you need to be well-organized, able to follow...

If you have a car that is just sitting in your driveway or on the street because you have no use for it or it doesn't work anymore, you can save money and make money by turning it in for charity....

No one tries to become homeless. Homelessness is not a walk in the park. Everyone needs a helping hand. Here is how you can give money to the homeless and feel good about your contribution.

Making money for a program or for an organization is essential to success. Many fund-raisers end up costing more money in the long run, simply because of expenses for supplies and fees. Therefore,...

Kiva is a website that allows people to lend small amounts of money to entrepreneurs in third world countries. Many people do not understand what Kiva is or how it works, so I will explain it in...

A fundraiser not only creates awareness and appreciation for an organization's charitable division or another cause but also raises money with the simple premise of like-minded, altruistic patrons...

College is a busy time in anybody's life. Many students split their time between school and activity groups. Although these groups are often well funded by the university, sometimes fundraisers...

If you want to give back to society and a worthy cause, put together a fundraising event for a charity. No matter what the charity is for, whether it be cancer research or children with...

Many of us want to go green, but don’t know how to go about it. Many people think it is going to coast so much extra money. But actually you can save money by going green. There are so many money...

If you're in need of more funding for your organization or endeavor, the last thing you may want to spend the money you have is on hiring a professional to help you organize your fund raisers. You...

It's a common mission for a church to have a fund raiser, whether it is to raise money for a needy cause or for something the congregation might want for themselves. Many times a church youth...

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) works at curing type 1 diabetes. One of the ways to contribute to this foundation is to participate in its walk-a-thon, which takes place at various...

Charitable organizations can do great things for people in need, and often depend in large part on contributions from people generous enough to donate money. Unfortunately, there are some people...

Bowling represents both a fun sport and a great way to raise money for your favorite charity. Anyone can participate in a bowling tournament, and the costs are minimal. Families can play as teams...

Big corporations can raise money very quickly. However, small groups often have problems getting the money that they need. Small groups can also have problems with fundraisers because they don't...

If you love your community and want to help make it a better place to live, then there are several things you can do to help. Helping others, or being part of a common goal for improving the...

Schools can raise money for field trips numerous ways besides just asking students to sell something. In fact, with a little creativity, students and faculty can provide services or an...

An auction is a great way to raise money for a good cause as well as an effective way to bring people from the community together to help those in need. By setting up an auction, whether it be...

For a long time i wanted to give to the poor but didn't trust a lot of different charities to spend my donation wisely. So i started looking for other ways. Then i read an article about micro...

Raffles are often used by nonprofit organizations and student groups to raise money for events, equipment, research and support for various programs and activities. The standard raffle consists of...

Dance teams and other youth clubs and organizations depend on fund-raisers to raise money for uniforms, supplies and transportation. Still, it is not fun (or necessarily safe) trying to sell candy...

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds homes in poor areas for people who could not otherwise afford a house. Most of the time, the money for the homes comes from the...

We can help the poor in so many ways. Even the smallest effort counts and that can be achieved with the following steps: volunteer, donate and fundraise. Volunteering is the easiest way to give...

Grass-root projects and small non profits typically need more income then they receive in grant money to keep operation afloat. Many organization must be forever fund raising to make up for the...

In hard times, it can be difficult to find the much-needed funds to operate your non-profit organization. Below is a list of several ideas of things your organization can do to raise money.

It is common and usually necessary for cheer groups, whether they are cheerleaders or other spirit teams, to have fundraisers in order to raise money for their uniforms, equipment, transportation...

Fund raising has moved a long way from cake sales, kissing booths and car washes. Today raising funds for charities, schools and other philanthropic causes runs the gamut from the predictable to...

The VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) is the single largest organization of American war veterans in the United States with more than 1.5 million members spanning all 50 states. Although the VFW gets...

So, you don't have time to plan a giant fundraising effort, but for some reason or other, your organization needs money fast. Perhaps you want to provide relief after a natural disaster, perhaps...

When the time comes around for fund raising, many people moan. No one wants to go door-to-door selling wrapping paper; but the money does have to come from somewhere. Hosting simple events or...

There are many groups on a college campus that try to raise money for events and philanthropic causes. Fraternities, sororities, sports teams and special-interest clubs seek to raise money in an...