Posts Tagged ‘Fundraising’

Peachtree Premium Accounting for Non-Profits 2010 by Sage

Peachtree by Sage Premium Accounting for Nonprofits 2010 provides advanced accounting and analysis tools to help improve the operations of nonprofit organizations. Its multi-user option* helps improve productivity with screen-level security and a clear audit trail. A pre-configured chart of accounts and customizable financial statements make it easy to get started. Analysis tools include multiple-program reporting, encumbrance tracking, 145 customizable reports, and Crystal Reports® 2008*. Nonprofit-specific reports include Donor/Grantor Summary. Prior-period locking feature and audit trails help ensure the integrity of your financial records and deter fraud. Nonprofit features include fundraising mail/merge templates.

by Sonja Chevere

Do you support a nonprofit organization? If not, then maybe it's time to get involved. But how far are you willing to go? A dear friend of mine, Wendy Sipple, went through great lengths to support her favorite charities–she went bald! On Saturday, March 13th Wendy had her head shaved at the annual St. Baldrick's event. The St. Baldrick's Foundation raises funds to provide grants for childhood cancer research. Wendy also grew her hair long for two years prior to the event so that she could donate her hair to Locks of Love. A local news station in Sacramento, CA covered the event and interviewed Wendy. Here's the link to see her going bald for charity! http://www.kcra.com/video/22839439/index.html

Nonprofit Management: Principles and Practice by Michael J. Worth

The first comprehensive textbook written for the Nonprofit Management
course, covers such topics as the scope and structure of the nonprofit
sector, leadership of nonprofits, managing the nonprofit organization,
fundraising, nonprofit enterprise, financial management, collaborations
and mergers, nonprofit lobbying and advocacy, and international trends.
Written specifically for students, this text integrates research,
theory, and the practitioner literature and includes more than is found
in the more prescriptive, practitioner-oriented alternatives. Providing
an overview suitable for students enrolled in their first course in the
field, the book also includes cases and discussions of advanced issues
for those with experience.

I love this time of year because it is ideal for someone with my condition –
the giving condition.

I have always enjoyed showering my friends, family, and
even complete strangers with random acts of kindness. Just a few days ago I had
the double pleasure of treating my mom to some delicious ice cream, and then blowing
away the stand worker with a tip toward her “Tips for College” fund. These
things are great for the getter, but are absolutely awesome for me. I must
admit that I do them a little selfishly. I love seeing the look on people’s
faces when I surprise them with an act of giving.

The Holiday season is usually the time we take to do
outward expressions of kindness. And, I’m going to highly advocate that you do.
Nonprofits are hurting during this economic crunch time. Reach outside of your
family and friends and give to a charitable organization this year. Consider
donating time and things, but mostly money as that is what they really need.
They need our $5 here and there. Because as you know with pennies, they add up!

So, if you want to find a charitable organization to give
to, or check on the credibility of one, here are a few resources: Better
Business Bureau, Guide Star, and American Institute of Philanthropy. Then you
can consider making giving a family or group event. Gather your best friends, and
suggest that you give to a charitable organization instead of exchanging
Christmas presents this year!

Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work by Ilona Bray

Getting tax-exempt status for your nonprofit organization is just the
first step — whether its mission will succeed depends entirely on your
ability to raise money. Fortunately, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits will show you how.

Featuring
advice and stories from over 40 experienced fundraisers, foundation
staffers, journalists and more, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits
explains how to: