Charities, Fundraising, and Nonprofits

We all feel great about donating to charity, but what really goes on behind the scenes? And do those goods you donate really get to the people in need? I worked there, I know. It will shock you.

People want to volunteer but are not sure which non-profit or charity to choose. Here are some tips to make your recruitment campaign grab their attention.

This article seeks to offer insights aimed at helping non-profits in motivating and retaining volunteers.

Thousands of charities across the globe launch appeals for donations year-round, but these efforts really pick up steam around Christmastime. The best recipient of your money, though, may not always be the one that’s flooding your inbox or popping up in your newsfeed.

In recent times, strategic planning has been increasingly touted as dead and irrelevant by some bloggers and practitioners. I differ with that view. How can one get to her destination without a plan?

Community service work and volunteering spread goodwill to those in need and benefits those who give, particularly those who feed the hungry. Volunteering is good for all involved.

Fourteen small and inexpensive gift ideas that many homeless people would appreciate. These thoughtful gifts can make life a tiny bit more bearable, mostly because they show you care.

Jerry collected $Billions from 1952 to 2010 for research, allowing MDA to be less dependent on government funding. In addition, several types of neuromuscular diseases and conditions became treatable and curable through this results. That ended in 2011 and pledge collections declined sharply without Jerry. See why in this Hub and read a first-hand memory of Jerry Lewis by a Hubber who knows him.

There are many effective ways in which school students can raise funds for charities and help local and global communities. This article contains a list of ideas.

I recently attended Cupid's Undie Run in Philadelphia. The event raises money and awareness for Neurofibromatosis (NF).

Knitting is fun and can be a wonderful way to help others. Knitted caps, sweaters, blankets, teddy bears, and squares are all appreciated by charities. Some of these charities have useful websites.

Planning a fundraiser and not sure where to start? Here you will find tips on how to plan and host a Chili Cook Off Fundraiser for your community group.

Discover new ways to spread random acts of kindness to those around you.

The article below offers essential fundraising tips for non-profits.

Charities work hard at persuading people to support their causes, sometimes they hire outside businesses to boost their incomes and sometimes the fundraising is done by crooks.

Here are some tips for how to write a fundraising letter for your next pledge drive, charity run or special event.