2. Fundraising
Terminology
What is a
Non-Profit Organization?
When
people first begin fundraising they may not
always know what a non-profit is, and many assume
that it doesn't matter whether their organization is a
non-profit or not. However, how you are
classified can affect how much money you make and
how you can use it. A non-profit organization is one that
is designed for a charitable purpose. ie no individuals
gain from it.
A non-profit group uses its earnings to
further its goals. For example, the United
Way and such groups as the Girl Guides, and most
universities are non-profit groups. There are also
many smaller non-profit groups such as animal
shelters, human rights organizations, and women's
shelters. In most cases, these groups trying
to improve the world in some way or
another
Of course, you
need to be classed as non-profit by your local
government, so contact them to se about registering so
that you can then advertise the fact that you are a
non-profit organization. The qualifications for
non-profit do vary from area to area, but basically you
need to prove that you will be bettering society, and
that no individual will be making money from your
organization. Remember that groups that are non-profit
are often eligible for funds that other groups
cannot access.
What is
Fundraising?
Fundraising is
simply the raising of funds or money. For
many non-profit groups, fund raising is often the only
way to get the money to pay for the facilities and
programs that the group wishes to organize. The
fundraising can take many forms, from the sales of
products to directly asking for money to organizing
events or lotteries for which people will
pay.
Why is Fundraising
Important?
The anwswer to this is fairly obvious.
Without fundraising, many activities and events would not
happen. Fundraising is often
the only way to help pay for the rental space, and
fundraising can help raise awareness through newspapers
or newsletters, or it can help a group
establish an Internet site, and it can help the people
that the group is hoping to help. For example, a
women's shelter will need money for a shelter space,
money for food and board for abused women, and money for
programs such as education and job training for the women
who visit the center.
Why do I need to
learn about Fundraising?
Now fundraising can be as simple as holding a
bake sale, and if you only need to raise a small amount
this may be all you need, but for many groups more funds
are needed, and regularly too so events have to be
ongoing. Read on to find
out
- How to find enough money to keep your
programs going and your group
expanding
- How to find ever new sources of money in
order to ensure that you have enough
consistently
- How to continue to run the group's
programs and fulfill the group's mandate even while taking
the time to fundraise
- How to stay organized and keep group
morale and interest high - even after many years of
fundraising
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Money
Practical
Fundraising Ebook - Table Of Contents
- Fundraising -
The Basics
- Fundraising -
Terminology
- Fundraising -
Money
-
Fundraising -
Where to Find Donors and How to Reach
Them
- Fundraising -
Targeting Your Donors
- Fundraising -
Research
- Fundraising -
Your Donors' Needs
- Fundraising -
Ideas
- Fundraising
- Donated Products
- Fundraising -
Bought Products
- Fundraising
- Marathons
- Fundraising -
Lotteries, raffles and
more
- Fundraising -
Fairs, Auctions and
Bazaars
- Fundraising -
Fun Events
- Fundraising - Drives
- Fundraising -
Services
- Fundraising
- Tips for Choosing a Fundraising
Idea
- Fundraising -
Your Plan
- Fundraising
- Your Team
- Fundraising -
Staying Organized
- Fundraising -
Communicating With Your
Donors
- Fundraising
- Advertising
- Fundraising
- Letters
- Fundraising -
Emails and more
- Fundraising
- Person to Person
- Fundraising
- Thank You Notes
- Fundraising
- Grant Proposals
- Fundraising
- Press Releases
- Fundraising
- With Computers
- Fundraising
- Secrets to
Success
- Fundraising -
Problems
- Fundraising
- Conclusions
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