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- Websites to Help You Find a Nonprofit Job If You Do Not Live on Either CoastThis article suggests websites for finding nonprofit jobs for people living in “middle” America. Other sites show many job openings on the East and West coasts, but few openings elsewhere. This article seeks to help with that problem.
- First Person: Why to Start Your Career at a NonprofitIf you are a college senior beginning to search for your first job, don’t rule out working for a nonprofit. Here are five reasons to take a look at a nonprofit for a first job.
- Re-Wiring the Nonprofit FieldLearn how a few small shifts in the nonprofit paradigm can save your organization from a vicious cycle of burnout.
- North Texas Giving DayDonorBridge, an online resource links contributors to over 700 North Texas nonprofits. Any donation $25 or more made on DonorBridge Sept. 15 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. will be eligible for a portion of $700,000 in matching funds.
Article Review: Strategic Responses by a Nonprofit when a Donor Becomes TaintedI review and discuss Paul Dunn's essay on the age old question of should an agency take money from ill gotten gains.- Article Review: Street Credentials and Management Backgrounds: Careers of Nonprofit Executives in an Evolving SectorDavid F. Suarez writes a interesting article on the nonprofit management sector. My thoughts on the subject matter.
- Find Your Passion with Local NonprofitsThis is where you start to start making a difference.
- How to Form a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Corporation in Washington StateTo set up a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation in Washington State, you need to file your articles of incorporation with the Corporations Division of the Washington Secretary of State. Then you can apply for federal and state tax exemptions.
- Why Starting a Nonprofit Can Be a Really BAD IdeaThe odds of success are overwhelming, but that is not the biggest reason to NOT start a nonprofit.
5 Ideas to Increase Your Nonprofit's VisibilityMany nonprofit leaders wonder why people don't know about their organization. Learn how to move from wishing people knew about your efforts to actually connecting with key stakeholders who want to help you.
How Nonprofits Can Use a Blog to Raise FundsThere are several ways that nonprofits can use a blog to raise funds. It's often an overlooked tool that all charities should consider. This article examines concrete ways that a nonprofit can use a blog to raise funds.
Can I Make Money Working for a Nonprofit?Business professionals: earn competitive salaries at careers in the nonprofit sector.- Jump-Start Your Job Search: Three Great Career GuidesIn this tough economic climate, job seekers need a competitive edge. These books have the tools needed to build a strong career.
- A Nonprofit "Capital Campaign" OutlineIf your considering a capital campaign for your nonprofit, here is a sample outline I developed.
Creating a Nonprofit OrganizationWhat steps must you take to apply as a nonprofit 501(c)3? This article will cover the steps to get you started and includes links to the IRS website forms and instructions you will need.- How Small Nonprofit Interviews Differ From Corporate InterviewsInterviewing for a small nonprofit organization can be very different from a corporate environment.
Homeless 101 - Lessons 2 Thru 5Probably the only college course available that tells the truth on the subject of homelessness, it is taught by a professor who himself became homeless.- Benefits Are Diminishing for Nonprofit EmployeesAs the economy has headed south and the cost of healthcare has risen, nonprofit organizations have been changing plans, deferring costs and dropping insurance plans altogether.
- Donor Management for NonprofitsThis article discusses the main basic points of good and effective donor management for nonprofits.
- Basic Non-Profit Financial Guidelines and Documentation RequirementsIt is important to fully understand a few basic financial guidelines concerning non-profit finances and documentation before delving into more complex tax issues.
- 10 Biggest Nonprofit Start-up ObstaclesAlthough your intentions may be good, it may be easier to start a nonprofit if you figure out ahead of time how to overcome these common start-up obstacles.
- The Importance of Using IRS Publication 557IRS Publication 557 lays out how to qualify for federal tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service. Those forming a nonprofit in a state should read and follow Publication 557 before filing the nonprofit with a state government.
- First Person: Nonprofit Investment Results for 2010Although organizations' 990 forms are mostly in the red, investments show signs of recovery.
How Can Your Nonprofit Survive Budget Cuts?Many state and federal funding initiatives will be cut in the coming years and nonprofit agencies must do everything they can to keep their doors open an stay true to their mission.- 2011 Revocations Changing Nonprofit SectorNon-profits brace for the impact of new requirements by the IRS for tax-exempt status as the time draws closer for revocations.
Nonprofit Executives Must Be Able to Focus on Things OTHER Than FundraisingFundraising is important, but it cannot be the ONLY thing that nonprofit executives are allowed to do.
Mary Pat Christie, First Lady of New Jersey, to Chair 5K Run for National NonprofitCommunity Options is a nationally based nonprofit with the mission of developing housing and employment for people with disabilities since 1989.
Managing a Small Nonprofit Is Like Managing a Small BusinessNonprofit managers must be business savvy and able to run small nonprofit as efficiently as a small business.- Nonprofits Use Social Media for Raising Awareness, Not FundsA recent study on the usage of social media by nonprofit organizations concluded that nonprofits were most likely to use social media tools like Facebook and Twitter to raise awareness for their cause and not necessarily raise funding.
- Basic Steps: Writing Your First Nonprofit Grant ProposalAbout to write your first nonprofit grant proposal, and wondering where to begin? Here are a few tips that will help your application shine.
- Merging Nonprofits: Improve Efficiency by Reducing OverlapWhen bringing together two or more nonprofit organizations, concentrate on making it more efficient by reducing overlap.
- Nonprofits Need Reasonable Program OutcomesIt is important to set goals that reflect the available staff and resources.
- Creative Compensation for Nonprofit StaffWhile a living wage is imperative, there are other creative ways to compensate nonprofit staffers.
- Understanding Conflict of Interest for a Nonprofit Board of DirectorsConflict of interest is an important consideration for nonprofit boards of directors.
- How Professional Should a Nonprofit Staff Be?Increased professional expectations must be balanced with commitment and enthusiasm for the work.
- New 1099 Requirements Take Affect in 2012In following the requirements of a new provision in the healthcare reform bill, all companies, including non-profits, will see an exponential increase in paperwork and accounting.
- Simple Ways that Nonprofit Leaders Sabotage GoalsFailure is a fact of life. Anyone who tries to accomplish anything worthwhile will risk the reality of failure. Failure happens but there are things that leaders do that increase the likelihood of failure.
Fundraising Mistakes Nonprofits Should AvoidThese are the mistakes nonprofits should avoid if they wish to have effective fundraising initiatives.- Nonprofit Organizations in Fargo, North DakotaAre you looking for ways to help out in the Fargo community? There are over 200 nonprofit organizations in Fargo, North Dakota.
- Challenges to Being a Positive Nonprofit LeaderAttitude will make or break nonprofit leaders. Attitude helps to shape the life of the leader and the life of the organization.
