clipped from www.indianngos.com| Foundations How can we decide which foundations to send proposals to? summary: Those which have natural ties to your organization or your program. Geographic proximity. Matching mission or goals. Is there information about foundations on the Web? (Revised on 9/3/99) summary: More and more foundations are making information about their activities, including grants, available online. What characterizes a good proposal? (Revised on 10/5/99) summary: A close connection with the purposes of the funding is critical. Other factors matter too. Do we qualify as a public charity? (Revised on 6/22/99) summary: Can an organization be formed to help people who have a specific disease? The answer is, 'it depends'. Can I set up a corporate foundation for my company? (Revised on 6/28/01) summary: There are lots of things to worry about. Stereotypes of Philanthropy in Popular (?) Culture (Revised on 1/19/99) summary: Suggestions of books, etc., that portray nonprofit work for better or worse. Setting Up a Fund to Help People Meet the Costs of Fighting a Disease (Revised on 1/16/99) summary: Gifts to individuals generate no tax deduction. There are other complications. Do Foundations Ever Go Out of Existence? (Revised on 9/28/99) summary: Some are set up that way by the founders. The Markey Foundation produced a handbook on the process of dissolution - From Foundation News and Commentary. Development How Can We Use the Internet for Fundraising (Revised on 8/6/99) summary: Eric Mercer prepared a comprehensive discussion of this question in October 1998. We also have a catalog of Internet services that may be useful to nonprofits. How will the Net Affect the work of Fundraisers? (Revised on 8/11/99) summary: Early discussions of many possible ways for fundraisers to use the net. Adam Corson-Finnerty has more recently developed a comprehensive website on the subject at http://www.fund-online.com/. How is fundraising regulated in the US? (Revised on 8/3/99) summary: State governments are the most active regulators of fund raising, and the standards are quite different from place to place. The use of the Internet for fund raising makes this situation even more complicated. What is Strategic Planned Giving? summary: Discussions about nonprofits (or NGOs) anyplace in the world are encouraged. What About Nonprofit Charity Auctions Online? (Revised on 5/25/99) summary: Ideas for using existing auction facilities as a fund-raising tool. Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Bars Percent Fees (Revised on 11/9/98) summary: ECFA -- http://www.ecfa.org/ -- certifies and audits the financial affairs of about 800 Evangelical Organizations. In 1998, ECFA's standards were revised to bar percentage fees. What to do before the grantwriter comes? (Revised on 4/25/01) summary: Preparation is needed to make the most of help from professionals in fundraising. How can nonprofits secure room on local community nets? (Revised on 12/31/95) summary: A brief introduction to the concept. Where can I find some simple marketing ideas? (Revised on 2/15/97) summary: Suggestions for some good but basic marketing ideas How can I find sponsors for an event? (Revised on 7/1/99) summary: A 9-step guide for nonprofits on how to solicit corporate sponsors Should I buy a software package or customize my own system? (Revised on 3/12/97) summary: Regardless of the makeup of your funding base, you need to market your organization How do I determine my target market and who needs to know about it? (Revised on 2/15/97) summary: For-profit organizations determine their markets by conducting marketing research. As a nonprofit, however, some of your market direction is driven by your program and mission. Once you have selected your target market(s), you s. ... What about 'charity malls' or 'shop-to-give' websites? (Revised on 6/27/01) summary: Discussions of the pros and cons of encouraging supporters to do their online purchasing at websites that support charities with part of their revenue. What are some simple things I can do to get started at low cost? (Revised on 9/18/98) summary: Add a marketing perspective to routine communications activities. |
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