Fundraising

Page 1 of 2 Mollie GoldmanGSCCommunity Sectors Class AssignmentThe Nonprofit Sector- Charities and FoundationsAccording to our reading in “The Nonprofit Economy”, Weisbrod describes nonprofit organizations as “organizations for charitable or mutual benefit purposes” who are exempt from income tax and receive other benefits as well in exchange for adhering to certain restrictions (Weisbrod 19). Regardless of their name, these nonprofit organizations do generate profit, but the way they utilize…

Part Three – In-Depth Evaluation/Assessment It was with great difficulty researching Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), simply due to the nature of the organization. It seemed that every personal story on the site had a horrible, and predictable ending. Much of the research phase of this nonprofit was accompanied with tears for those who have lost their battle to a relentless adversary and regret for their families who had to continue on without them. It was for this reason that ALSF…

Lumina Foundation Financial Standing and Management Educational nonprofits in the United States exist in a space in which they may generate enormous change in the current culture. Educational nonprofits come in as the second most populous type of nonprofit in the United States, behind only religious organizations. Even with such prevalence, only a bit more than half of the nearly 212,000 educational nonprofit organizations operate in the financial space where the IRS Form 990 is required.…

The National Council of Nonprofits is the largest network of nonprofit organizations in the United States. Forty-one state-level associations make up the national council. They assist nonprofit organizations by identifying issues, trends and solutions. The council helps nonprofits advance their missions by providing resources to explore grants, policies, and communication tactics. In addition, the National Council of Nonprofits advocates for policies that support nonprofit organizations.…

In dealing with ethical issues, nonprofit managers face a whole host of challenges that defy a simple choice between right and wrong. When there is no obvious way of prioritizing responsibility, resolutions of such dilemmas require careful consideration when looking at ethical options, so that decisions serve not only to the immediate problem but also align with the organization’s mission, values and ethical code. Speaking from personal experience, I have often observed a dilemma when a charity…

About 15 years ago, I was employed as a Program Liaison and Group Leader for a wonderful non-profit organization in South Philadelphia. This organization focused on providing resources and supports to low income families within an inner city environment. The program operated weekly and was housed in a local elementary school. Usually, students enrolled in the school would utilize our resources services for after-school programming and their parents would request additional assistance such as…

At Challenger K8 I am the internal coach for the Positive Behavior Intervention Support initiative. As celebrations for nine grade level become expensive I wanted to incorporate a fundraiser for the next year events; however, after speaking with my principal she had asked me to work on a fund raiser for a marquee that cost $6,000. There have been many fund raisers within the school each year, so finding something different is hard. 1. Describe your planning activities. The planning for this…

Dear Costco Management Staff – Matt and Noah, On behalf of the staff, and the many victims we serve at Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT), we wanted to sincerely thank you for approving and encouraging Costco’s participation with us at the Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Myers Inaugural Snow Day event on Sat., Oct. 3, 2015. Your employees are not only outstanding at customer service within the walls of Costco, but they far exceed expectations as representatives of your organization out in…

FunderQ Introduction Here at Funder Q, we help turn your dreams into a reality. How do we do that? You’ve probably guessed it! FunderQ is a user-friendly crowdfunding platform. We help you raise money online to fund the events, charities, and passions you care about. But is crowdfunding even worth it in the first place? We emphatically say yes. For instance, take a look at the Veronica Mars Movie Project. This project met its funding goal in only 10 hours. By the end of the campaign, it…

Internships a vital to both, for both the student and employer. The student receives much needed experience, for the position. The employer gets the chance to see how the intern adapts to the work environment. Also, to see if intern is worth investing in, by employing them. An intern, like all employees, go through performance evaluations. Upon these findings, an intern can determine. His/her strengths and weaknesses, so he/she knows what areas that they need to improve. On occasions, Interns…