Raising Funds for Staff Salaries
Operating support is a much riskier investment for the funder than providing project support.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Raising Funds for Staff Salaries
Q. We are trying to create a nonprofit arts organization for youth. At this stage, we need an administrator and clerical support. Do you have any information on how to raise funds for the salaries of executive staff members? A. Your first step should be to look for a grant. To get started, you’ll…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Q. I’d like to start a charity that would help young children and teens diagnosed with certain mental disorders that affect their decision-making abilities, such as oppositional defiant disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity, and so on. Where should I start? A. Start by making sure that there…
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When you’re trying to raise money, and your membership is cash-strapped, it’s time to get creative.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Listing of Registered Charities
Q. Where can I get a free list of all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with their Employer Identification Number numbers and their current status? Is there a directory available online? A. The Internal Revenue Service has a list of registered charities available for a free download on its Web…
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Q. I’m currently a college student who volunteers with several different charities. The last couple of years, I have helped out with a local Relay for Life. I’ve gradually taken on more responsibility with this event, and I like helping with the planning, dealing with details, and spreading the…
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The Best Seasons for Job Hunting
The nonprofit job market is chillier during the winter.
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Future of Federal and State Funds for Domestic AIDS Services ‘Pretty Bleak’
Many charities are at the mercy of federal budget priorities. For organizations that provide services to ALSO SEE:AIDS on the Home FrontFederal Budget Measure Cuts Spending on Many Charity Programs people with HIV and AIDS those priorities can often be literally a matter of life and death,…
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Domestic nonprofit groups face increased demand, lean budgetsEarl Pike, executive director of the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, was reviewing a grant proposal when he was ALSO SEE:Future of Federal and State Funds for Domestic AIDS Services ‘Pretty Bleak’Federal Budget Measure Cuts Spending…
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Use the back-door approach by contacting the nonprofits in your target city to inquire which headhunters they retain.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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