tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169326392012-02-16T07:22:00.076-05:00Questions asked and FAQ'sThis blog features questions from AFP members as well as FAQ's from the AFP Fundraising Resource Center.
AFP provides listings of hyperlinks to other Internet pages as a user privilege. AFP does not necessarily endorse, support or attest to the accuracy of information posted on those Internet pages. Some urls may require registration to view and/or may only be available for a limited time. Information represents only a sampling of material that may be available.Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.comBlogger1171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-91992681716005372902012-01-31T10:21:00.000-05:002012-01-31T12:42:56.831-05:00Gift Processing Procedures
<!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1171634885670642682011-10-21T09:07:00.000-04:002011-10-21T10:00:21.808-04:00A question about HIPAA BasicsA podcast from CTK from the askDeborah serieshttp://www.communitytech.net/news/askdeborah-hipaa-gavin-murphyOther articleshttp://www.aamc.org/newsroom/reporter/march02/leadershipqa.htmhttp://privacy.med.miami.edu/glossary/xd_fundraising.htmhttp://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/bkgrnd.htmlhttp://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountability_Acthttp://Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-26945482361605467332011-07-05T14:59:00.002-04:002011-07-05T15:00:46.240-04:00Some Diversity Links<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-29358737768890888292011-06-10T11:56:00.001-04:002011-06-10T15:42:46.432-04:00Naming Policies<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-10419311484157618322011-05-11T10:33:00.001-04:002011-05-11T11:09:21.944-04:00Third Party EventsThese links were recently updated in response to a question from our membership.
Some Web Resources on Third Party events
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-49723518626355825042011-04-25T11:00:00.001-04:002011-04-25T11:01:56.998-04:00Culture of Philanthropy<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-58750647027700431682011-03-22T12:45:00.000-04:002011-03-22T12:33:30.460-04:00Planned Giving<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-76195661714483474912011-03-09T11:01:00.001-05:002011-03-09T11:03:00.731-05:00Some material on Choosing a Fundraiser<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-32644344167856359732011-02-04T10:02:00.005-05:002011-02-04T10:48:47.949-05:00IRA Rollover<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-5129487659991943672010-10-06T12:40:00.000-04:002010-10-06T12:41:44.421-04:00Donor Surveys<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-24779051830088255382010-10-06T12:22:00.005-04:002011-11-14T11:19:10.738-05:00Grant writingAFP has a hot topic on grants. ( This requires member log in to access.)http://www.afpnet.org//bbtdetail.cfm?itemnumber=4569You may also be interested in our Hot Topic on Consulting. (also requires Log in)http://www.afpnet.org/bbtdetail.cfm?itemnumber=4503Here is some additional material on grants and Grant writingFrom AFPhttp://www.afpnet.org/Ethics/EnforcementDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=4013&Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-70372826053268772372010-09-01T10:19:00.001-04:002010-09-01T10:19:45.701-04:00http://www.massnonprofit.org/expert.php?artid=1968&catid=19http://www.massnonprofit.org/expert.php?artid=1968&catid=19Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-32303661428014634912010-07-21T09:08:00.001-04:002010-07-21T09:11:06.947-04:00Telework<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-89914906438981481812010-06-28T10:48:00.001-04:002010-06-28T10:49:49.705-04:00Board Staff Relations and Board Service<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-60954966528726762052010-06-25T15:26:00.005-04:002010-06-28T10:53:45.582-04:00Some of our Blog Tools-Use the topical TagsIn addition to using the search box to find topical material here you can also use the topical tags in the right sidebar.Some examples of these tags are NPPolicies NPSamplePolicies NPSpecialEvents NPBoards NPTax NPAuctions NPConflictofInterest NPEndowments NPGiftAcceptancePolicies NPProspectResearch NPRaffleAs we categorize new material you will find it under these same "cannedReedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-72874009789818169042010-06-25T15:21:00.001-04:002010-06-29T09:16:25.989-04:00Matching Gifts<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-84727956542723713812010-06-25T15:04:00.002-04:002010-06-25T15:05:32.513-04:00Sponsorship and Corporate Fundraising<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1127852470774194102010-06-22T09:00:00.003-04:002010-06-28T10:54:55.102-04:00Some basic information about topics we are asked about.Listed below are some of the top topics and others that we are asked about in the Resource Center. Feel free to click on any live links in the list below. More to come. Please note some of the related links may require member log in.For additional topical questions as a member of AFP please feel free to contact the Resource Center directly by emailing us Top TopicsPoliciesSpecial EventsJob Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-45402875580136566932010-04-23T08:21:00.002-04:002010-04-23T08:24:54.196-04:00Golf Tournaments<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-27264448179543693482010-03-12T10:52:00.000-05:002010-03-17T12:37:17.482-04:00Real Estate Nonprofit Gift Acceptance<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-11189053632866174452009-11-11T13:30:00.002-05:002009-11-11T13:32:55.130-05:00Charitable Contributions and Tax Deductiblity<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-58322613210797414872009-11-11T13:21:00.003-05:002010-06-14T10:47:29.274-04:00Faith Based Giving<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-2030300864768637842009-11-09T15:03:00.001-05:002009-11-09T15:03:57.356-05:00CEO fundraising<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-35303441640257792322009-10-30T11:16:00.002-04:002009-10-30T11:18:29.775-04:00Donor Cultivation<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-23584056568662835322009-10-23T08:39:00.000-04:002009-10-23T08:40:26.213-04:00Board Engagement<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-83852686897719678982009-10-20T12:02:00.003-04:002010-03-08T13:02:51.659-05:00Membership ProgramsSocially Networked Museum Membershiphttp://www.fundraisingsuccessmag.com/article/membership-20-a-socially-networked-museum-membership-403238_1.htmlalso from the Brooklyn Museumhttp://www.brooklynmuseum.org/community/blogosphere/bloggers/2009/05/11/museum-membership-and-the-nba/Some more membership program materialhttp://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/faqcat/47-98http://image.examiner.com/x-12811-Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-38556385157210010962009-10-09T13:22:00.002-04:002009-10-09T13:26:23.807-04:00Underwater EndowmentsSome material from CASEhttp://www.case.org/Public_Policy/United_States/Underwater_Endowments.htmlHere’s a NP Times story about underwater funds:http://www.nptimes.com/Apr04/sr1.htmlHere’s a more recent article that covers release or modification of donor restrictions:http://www.ropesgray.com/underwaterendowmentfunds/Some additional web based material http://www.bkd.com/docs/news/Impactof%Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-77535508606984042402009-10-01T15:03:00.000-04:002009-10-01T15:03:27.548-04:00Anatomy of a Charity AuctionAnatomy of a Charity Auction: "Anatomy of a Charity AuctionOctober 2009Adapted from Everything You Need to Know to Raise Money (and Have Fun) with a Charity AuctionIt was Francis Bacon who said, 'A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.'With that in mind, let's start with the most basic of queries: Why hold a fundraising auction?"Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-20209601132495922352009-07-29T10:58:00.003-04:002009-09-11T10:00:09.506-04:00Record Retention<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-26292535587474433032009-07-23T10:00:00.005-04:002009-09-11T10:01:58.707-04:00State RegistrationThe State Attorney Generals sites are here www.naag.orgFrom the IRShttp://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=129028,00.htmlRelated material on this FAQ Bloghttp://afprc23.blogspot.com/2006/04/how-to-register-if-youre-consultant_13.htmlAdditional materialhttp://www.afpnet.org/ResourceCenter/ArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=3277http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/FAQ/QuestionViewer/default?section=Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-86171845378560072592009-07-22T09:04:00.006-04:002010-08-31T11:16:06.790-04:00Employee Retention and Turnover<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-55163349274330100122009-07-20T14:09:00.005-04:002009-07-29T10:00:17.926-04:00Capital Campaigns<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-29595207886105770732009-06-25T08:52:00.014-04:002011-08-30T12:15:15.772-04:00Moves Management<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-34722569925571412522009-06-17T13:55:00.006-04:002010-03-10T13:35:07.447-05:00Grateful Patient Programs<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-71150207446764655072009-06-17T08:39:00.000-04:002009-06-17T08:40:49.413-04:00Donor Profile Sample Forms<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-83451605574517197822009-06-08T14:02:00.004-04:002009-06-23T13:03:22.085-04:00The NonProfit Times - "7 Things To Consider For Your D&O PolicyThe NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "7 Things To Consider For Your D&O PolicyTimes are tough and budgets are tight but if you think you’ll save a few bucks by cutting Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance, you might want to think again.Though D&O insurance might make up a large percentage of a small nonprofit’s budget, an organization would Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-791425048696624962009-05-28T11:27:00.003-04:002010-10-06T09:09:27.703-04:00Auctions and FairMarketValue and Receipts<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-88204904298358544302009-05-28T11:25:00.000-04:002009-05-28T11:26:21.507-04:00Lapsed donor letters<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-74028977640640533872009-05-22T09:24:00.003-04:002009-05-22T10:12:48.341-04:00Raffles<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-21046724735321750562009-04-24T08:56:00.001-04:002009-04-24T08:59:20.082-04:00VolunteeringvolunteeringHere are some case studies we found.http://www.voluntarymatters1and2.org/people/volunteers/case_studies/index.htmlhttp://volunteer.ca/en/search/node/motivationhttp://www.commonimpact.org/work/#corpHere is some other material on volunteeringhttp://www.energizeinc.com/art/atimevalue.htmlhttp://www.independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.htmlhttp://www.networkforgood.org/Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-85173620499405619632009-02-03T12:25:00.000-05:002009-02-03T12:25:43.321-05:00Homeless charity 'will close unless funding improved' - News - getsurreyHomeless charity 'will close unless funding improved' - News - getsurrey: "A HOMELESS charity which helps people find accommodation in Runnymede has said a lack of funding could force it to close."Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-59427456120702945502009-01-29T10:38:00.002-05:002009-04-28T12:54:00.592-04:00Donor RetentionHere are some web resources on Donor Retention
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-39173719240445272612009-01-08T13:03:00.004-05:002011-11-22T12:11:26.099-05:00Giving Clubs and Giving Levelsrom AFP <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-alt:Arial; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitchReedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-32220710128913661322008-12-22T15:30:00.001-05:002009-02-24T09:05:02.789-05:00Venture PhilanthropyHere is some material we've seen that references Venture Philanthropy from a variety of web sources.
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-90943012786022612782008-12-17T11:39:00.000-05:002008-12-17T11:40:23.828-05:00AppealsSome material on appeals.
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-33958321874598020222008-12-08T12:11:00.002-05:002010-03-31T09:54:24.763-04:00AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Considering a Home Raffle? Be Sure to Look Before You LeapAFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Considering a Home Raffle? Be Sure to Look Before You Leap: "Considering a Home Raffle? Be Sure to Look Before You Leap (Dec. 8, 2008) If a homeowner approached you with the offer to raffle off his or her home, what would you say? The best advice is probably to hold your tongue until you’ve done your due diligence on the risks involved."Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-67663075732008474442008-12-04T17:47:00.006-05:002009-08-03T13:20:12.834-04:00Stewardship<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-43956414570818038762008-11-10T10:20:00.002-05:002008-11-10T10:36:20.411-05:00IRA Rollover<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-31068474436788197992008-10-10T08:15:00.001-04:002008-10-10T08:17:05.592-04:00Electronic or Automated Giving<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-23388277238186976112008-10-06T13:40:00.004-04:002010-07-07T10:08:01.294-04:00How to manage interest conflict at nonprofits - Business - Starbulletin.comThis link is no longer working.Some Conflict of Interest Policy materialHow to manage interest conflict at nonprofits - Business - Starbulletin.com: "A conflict of interest (COI) policy applies to situations in which the interests of the board, management, staff or volunteers of an organization come into conflict - or appear to come into conflict - with the mission and goals of that organization."Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-78558670859929179392008-10-02T12:07:00.005-04:002010-11-09T13:01:52.190-05:00Donor Privacy<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-20797862330342311782008-09-24T16:29:00.004-04:002009-02-24T12:52:57.840-05:00Special Events AuctionsSome material via the AFP website.http://www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=21408&folder_id=902 a link in that document http://www.afpnet.org/content_documents/APJulyFeature_05.pdfOther sites.http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/05/marketing-the-c.htmlhttp://stepbystepfundraising.com/trouble-at-the-silent-auction/http://www.auctionpay.com/ed_center/auction-tips/Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-56937498163854801282008-09-11T08:46:00.002-04:002012-01-18T11:04:35.234-05:00Bylaws
<!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-27502065981086878612008-09-08T13:50:00.008-04:002010-04-19T11:59:11.381-04:00Case Statements<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-37176320529108576082008-08-19T11:18:00.006-04:002009-03-06T12:10:28.368-05:00Conflict of Interest Policies<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1199983089166357502008-08-11T16:17:00.005-04:002009-02-24T09:06:24.599-05:00Board Staff RetreatsBoard/Staff Retreatshttp://www.allianceonline.org/FAQ/strategic_planning/how_do_i_use_retreats.faqhttp://www.ctnonprofits.org/Pages/NonProfitResources/BoardBuilderJuly-Aug2004.asphttp://philanthropy.com/jobs/2004/04/29/20040513-704865.htmhttp://www.boardsource.org/Knowledge.asp?ID=1.346-----------------------------------------------------------------Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-68296197485769763892008-08-06T11:31:00.004-04:002010-02-17T13:04:01.529-05:00Fundraising Plans Fundraising Development Plans
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-36916755558629977562008-07-31T10:53:00.007-04:002009-08-07T08:31:44.983-04:00Gift Acceptance Policies<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-2866863268566364212008-07-29T10:51:00.003-04:002009-07-24T12:04:16.818-04:00PhonathonsSome material we've seen on Phonathonshttp://www.kluth.org/fundraising/28keys4phonathons.htmhttp://www.riarlington.com/files/UNCPhonathon.pdfhttp://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/faq/215-241/54-85Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-18633860636578091162008-07-29T10:11:00.002-04:002010-04-13T14:16:38.502-04:00Sample Org Charts<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-74125620605723703732008-07-28T16:21:00.011-04:002012-01-06T10:45:31.311-05:00Development AuditsHere are some web resources on Development Audits
Development Audits
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/archive/afundqa/afundqa10/afundqa1005.asp
http://www.glsen.org/binary-data/GLSEN_ATTACHMENTS/file/53-1.pdf
http://www.managementhelp.org/org_eval/org_eval.htm
http://simonejoyaux.com/ss_files/downloads/SampleDevelopmentAudit.pdf
Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-73060192580954775782008-07-25T10:27:00.006-04:002008-09-22T12:56:57.843-04:00Special eventsSome related material on Anniversary Special EventsGeneral Special Event articleshttp://www.raise-funds.com/112601forum.html http://www.markrandallcompany.com/pdf/spec%20event.pdf http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:oA4eCqKVRkkJ:skyways.lib.ks.us/tricon/2007/handouts/fundnoncap.doc+fundraising+special+event+development+%22staff+time%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=22&gl=us http://Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-82127176775979638642008-07-21T08:55:00.024-04:002008-07-21T12:52:21.795-04:00Email MarketingHere are some web resources for Email Marketing.Web Triggers Direct Mail ResponseAre e-mail Recipients Better Direct Mail Givers? Some material from the AFP websiteIsn’t Email Just Like Regular Direct Mail—But on Steroids?' Improving your direct mail marketingSome material via the AFP Resource Center Blogshttp://afprc11.blogspot.com/search?q=email http://afprc7.Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-57274826685568136512008-07-18T09:52:00.005-04:002009-10-07T12:20:02.588-04:00Major Gifts<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-59264747466936205212008-07-17T14:40:00.004-04:002008-07-17T14:42:53.242-04:00Material on Feasibility StudiesSome Material on Feasibility Studieshttp://www.zimmerman-lehman.com/feasibility.htmhttp://www.nps.gov/partnerships/fundraising_feas_study.htmhttp://www.raise-funds.com/072302forum.htmlhttp://www.campbellcompany.com/pdfs/How%20to%20Maximize%20Your%20Feasibility%20Study.pdfArticle is Before or After the Studyhttp://www.goettler.com/goettlerweb.nsf/0/3B00B0018EC2AE5185256F990047FF31?OpenDocumentReedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-21262054184827409162008-07-15T13:50:00.002-04:002008-07-18T10:02:15.161-04:00Material on NonEventsHere is some material on Nonevents. This includes material via the AFP Website. I hope you find this material helpful.http://www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=24049&folder_id=2545Please note at the bottom of the page there are attachments which include invitations.http://www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=24171&folder_id=914Some other web resources.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-83710113465823410782008-06-09T09:42:00.000-04:002008-06-09T09:42:47.375-04:00idealist.org - The Nonprofit FAQA Resource from Idealistidealist.org - The Nonprofit FAQ: "The Nonprofit FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) is based on questions and answers about nonprofit organizations exchanged on the Internet since 1994. Suggestions and corrections are always welcome."Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-5425698535608240442008-06-02T12:14:00.006-04:002009-02-26T08:29:23.027-05:00Whistleblower PoliciesI Whistleblower Policies In response to some recent questions re Whistleblower policies. For your information we post a variety of policy links elsewhere on this same Blog http://afprc23.blogspot.com/2006/08/sampling-of-nonprofit-fundraising.html Some sample whistleblower policies and related material are here http://www.nonprofitquarterly.org/content/view/167/1/ http://Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-72153590772421923432008-05-21T10:44:00.004-04:002009-05-01T13:13:18.667-04:00Hiring Development StaffHere are some web resources on the topic of Nonprofit hiring and staffing.(Standard disclaimers apply)Third Sector New England http://www.tsne.org/site/c.ghLUK3PCLoF/b.1778733/k.611/Articles__Nonprofit_Hiring_Process__Part_I.htm Idealist http://www.idealist.org/media/pdf/career/guide/U3S1_HiringJobMarket_vF.pdf Guidestar http://www.guidestar.org/DisplayArticle.do?articleId=1166Other Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-5562075770640685552008-05-14T12:34:00.003-04:002010-01-26T15:39:03.840-05:00Gift Solicitation Policies Here are some web resources on Gift Solicitation Policies.We have related links on Development Policies elsewhere on this FAQ Blog http://www.vpss.ku.edu/pdf/Gift_Solicitation_Policy_022206.pdf http://supportingadvancement.com/revenue/policies/westfall_solicitation_policy_sample.htm https://www.hvcc.edu/foundation/policies/fundraising.pdf http://www.purdue.edu/policies/pages/advancement/ix_5Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-7464839372814010012008-04-29T09:57:00.004-04:002009-11-24T13:16:23.265-05:00Business PlansSome material we found on Business Plans. http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/bus_plan/bus_plan.htm http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/f/busplan.htm http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/faq/172-164/21-74 Related material on startups/establishing http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/bb/beforenonprofit.htm Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-74731110238757585782008-04-15T08:57:00.004-04:002010-03-17T12:37:17.486-04:00EndowmentsThese are some web resources on Endowments http://www.utsystem.edu/policy/policies/uts138.html#SectionIV http://www.dgfumc.org/community/endowment/Gift_Acceptance_Policy.pdf http://www.raise-funds.com/1099forum.html http://www.raise-funds.com/399forum.html http://strategicgov.blogspot.com/2008/01/too-rich-how-big-should-our-endowment.html http://Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-18401584637620663672008-04-02T14:51:00.000-04:002008-04-02T14:52:22.356-04:00Mission Statements Here is some material we've recently seen on the web about Mission Statements. http://www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=1153&folder_id=885 http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/FAQ/QuestionViewer/default?section=03&item=21 http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/a/mission.htm http://www.allianceonline.org/FAQ/strategic_planning/what_s_in_mission_statement.faq Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-80596661180684854102008-03-07T12:44:00.003-05:002008-06-02T12:19:57.622-04:00Q: How do I Recruit Volunteers for My Nonprofit Organization?A: There are several ways in which to attract volunteers to your organization. Depending on your needs, here are some suggested recruitment tactics:Warm Body Recruitment can be used to engage large numbers of volunteers for a short period of time through board dissemination of brochures, posters, public speaking engagements, media notices, and word of mouth.Targeted Recruitment needs well ANWeavernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-87435539399657649042008-02-19T11:55:00.001-05:002008-02-19T11:56:47.754-05:00Nonprofit SoftwareHere are some web resources on the topic of Nonprofit Software. http://www.idealware.org/articles/ten_common_mistakes_in_selecting_donor_databases.php http://techsoup.org/learningcenter/software/page7379.cfm http://techsoup.org/learningcenter/databases/page4798.cfm http://www.compasspoint.org/askgenie/details.php?id=55 http://www.tgci.com/magazine/Selecting%20Fundraising%Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-782801257172365812008-02-19T11:36:00.001-05:002008-02-19T11:38:23.582-05:00Nonprofit ImpactInterested in the Impact of Nonprofits. Here are some recent stories we've seen that were postedd on our Recent News of Note Blog.http://afprc7.blogspot.com/search/label/NPImpactReedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-74850452819386607962008-02-14T12:05:00.004-05:002009-06-25T09:53:50.715-04:00Donor Recognitionhere are some web resources which discuss donor recognition. http://www.plannedgivingpulse.com/May2005/May05_article2.htm From Guidestar http://www.guidestar.org/news/features/donor_recognition.jsp From other sources. http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/archive/acov/acov00/acov0021.html Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-84052546781693144212008-02-14T12:01:00.013-05:002009-07-27T12:55:18.249-04:00Annual ReportsHere are some web resources we have seen about Annual Reports.
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-91551344391544687092007-12-13T10:05:00.000-05:002007-12-13T10:11:19.161-05:00Some material on 509a3Some material on509a3 Type 1,2 and 3.We also have some material on 5o1 C's hereJust a reminder that nothing we provide should be considered or should substitute for legal advice. From the IRS http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/509a3guidesheet.pdf http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=137609,00.html http://www.irs.gov/irm/part7/36016001.html From Wikipedia http://Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-51877315868365667412007-11-26T16:06:00.000-05:002007-11-26T16:09:02.541-05:00Here for the first timeHello. If you are here for the first time or just have a commentwe would enjoy hearing them. Please leave feedback for us using the comments feature by clicking on comments at the bottom of this posting.Thanks,AFP Resource CenterReedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-26946743057051146572007-11-26T11:34:00.000-05:002007-11-26T11:35:42.677-05:00Canadian Giving TrendsHere are some online references to Canadian Giving Trends. From AFP This article discusses Canadian Giving http://www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=24283&folder_id=1325 this article discusses Canadian Giving for Health Care. http://www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=24266&folder_id=2345 A variety of resources here http://nonprofitscan.imaginecanada.ca/en/nsgvp Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-31152591289942426572007-11-26T11:15:00.003-05:002010-03-17T12:37:17.489-04:00Establishing a Nonprofit OrganizationQ: How do I begin to establish my nonprofit organization?A: There are several steps that will need to be taken before incorporating your nonprofit organization. This process will include creating a name for your nonprofit organization, applying for tax-exempt status with the IRS, considering board members or advisory groups as required by state law, writing a mission statement and articles of ANWeavernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-86859146992459217902007-11-02T10:04:00.000-04:002007-11-02T10:06:02.447-04:00AFP Ready Reference SeriesQ: I’ve heard great things about the AFP Ready Reference Series. Where can I get more information/order a copy of these materials?A: For more information about the AFP Ready Reference Series, please visit the AFP National website at: http://www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=19988&folder_id=1845 You may also contact the AFP Professional Advancement Department at readyref@afpnet.orgANWeavernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-36849503882457283302007-10-11T15:32:00.009-04:002010-07-12T14:17:47.363-04:00Employee Giving Campaigns Here are some web resources which discuss employee giving.
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-42117166637522001702007-10-09T10:26:00.000-04:002007-10-09T13:42:51.916-04:00Selling Ad Space in a Nonprofit NewsletterQ: My 501c3 nonprofit organization is looking to sell ad space in it’s free newsletter. How should I proceed?A: First, there are the nonprofit mail rates to consider before going forward. Any and all information you need from the United States Postal Service regarding the rules and regulations about advertising can be downloaded at: http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/ANWeavernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-82306650893728862242007-09-24T11:42:00.000-04:002007-09-25T09:37:34.236-04:00Related vs. Unrelated Business ExpensesQ: What is the difference between business activities that are taxable and those that are not?A: While pursuing a cause, a nonprofit organization may accrue some profit. This profit is considered tax-exempt, as it is a result of business related activities that prove beneficial to the given cause. Any profit that may come from business activity not related to the mission of the organization ANWeavernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-25264159860396392322007-09-18T09:39:00.008-04:002010-02-02T09:23:28.754-05:00Some 990 Resources<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-81470478225536166362007-05-23T16:40:00.001-04:002008-10-24T14:32:30.720-04:00Some sample contract materialSample CEO Contracthttp://www.nonprofitlaw.com/4critical.shtml#SAMPLE%20CEO%20CONTRACThttp://www.arts.state.tx.us/toolkit/leadershiptransitions/templates/sampleexecutivedirectorcontract.pdfHere are a few for consultants.http://www.managementhelp.org/misc/smplcntr.htmhttp://www.raise-funds.com/012202forum.htmlReedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1176815070382468282007-04-17T09:04:00.003-04:002009-11-12T09:28:03.571-05:00Some links related to Corporate Giving Policies http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/funding/page5226.cfm http://www.minnesotagiving.org/options/corporate.htm http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/howtohelp/CorporateGiving.cfmReedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1176814903256261082007-04-17T09:00:00.000-04:002007-10-16T10:43:52.877-04:00Prospect Research and Foundations Some links to material on prospect research and foundations. http://www.win.org/library/intres/nonprofit/Prospecting/prosnp.html http://www.win.org/library/intres/nonprofit/Prospecting/creating_a_list.html http://www.donorsforum.org/resource/grant_res_identify.html http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/section_2b.html http://www.raise-funds.com/498forum.html the section on Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1174331602071531632007-03-19T16:12:00.002-04:002009-10-05T10:55:03.860-04:00WalkathonsHere is some material from the web about Walkathons. http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=1691d964-32fb-430c-80be-8f1b8db49a25&k=45527 http://www.profitquests.com/IdeasWalkathons.html Tags: NPWalkathonsReedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1173194762832714522007-03-06T10:22:00.000-05:002007-03-06T10:26:02.846-05:00Generational GivingSome material that discusses generational charitable giving.http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/articles/070214/14genxers.htmhttp://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=fe164652-18b3-4185-b868-f87472bdbbb8&k=95118http://philanthropy.com/free/update/2006/12/2006122801.htmhttp://www.onphilanthropy.com/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=6763http://www.onphilanthropy.com/site/News2?Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1168971568650174142007-01-16T13:19:00.000-05:002007-01-16T13:23:51.430-05:00AFP > Education & Career Development | Audioconferences > Cause Marketing for Nonprofits: Partner for Purpose, Passion and ProfitsSome related material on this topic is posted in the FAQ belowAFP > Education & Career Development | Audioconferences > Cause Marketing for Nonprofits: Partner for Purpose, Passion and Profits: "Cause Marketing for Nonprofits: Partner for Purpose, Passion and ProfitsFebruary 6, 2007Event Category: AFP InternationalEvent Type: AudioconferenceOrganizer: AFP International HeadquartersCause Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1127852541892485152007-01-08T16:21:00.003-05:002011-10-14T12:12:25.492-04:00Salary InformationAFP has an annual Salary Survey which is available for free for their members via the AFP website. You can read additional information about salaries in the Resource Center FAQ on Salaries here.Tags: NPSalaryReedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1164723870110154362006-11-28T09:23:00.001-05:002010-03-17T12:37:17.495-04:00Cause Related MarketingHere are some internet sources on Cause Related Marketing Guidelines and related issues.. Standard disclaimers apply
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1164048476991404302006-11-20T13:46:00.000-05:002006-11-20T13:47:56.993-05:00If you like this Blog you may like our Recent News of Note BlogIf you like this Blog you may also like our Recent News of Note Blog.A review of that blog is below.Thanks to Tom Watson for this honor and kind remarks.Reed StockmanNews onPhilanthropy: Blog of the Week: AFP Blog: "Blog of the Week: AFP BlogThe Association of Fundraising Professionals is the national membership organization of those who raise money for a living in the major gifts arena and as a Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1164048072592157592006-11-20T13:40:00.000-05:002008-01-30T16:20:53.851-05:00Giving CirclesStandard disclaimers apply.From the AFP websiteResearch Study: Giving Circles and Fundraising in the New Philanthropy EnvironmentThe purpose of this project was to better understand how fundraising professionals are responding and adapting to tools of the "new philanthropy" environment, especially to funding from "giving circles." Scholars, practitioners, and journalists claim a new era has Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1162329953051112472006-10-31T16:23:00.012-05:002009-06-18T14:57:50.421-04:00Anniversary Special Events We often get questions about Anniversary Special Events. Here is some material we found that relates to the topic.CELEBRATE YOUR NONPROFIT History - A Powerful Fundraising Tool http://www.150years.umd.edu/150yearsplanning/info/ Anniversary FundraisingTags: NPSpecialeventReedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1162326553712916152006-10-31T15:25:00.018-05:002009-12-02T12:00:59.679-05:00Some material we've seen on the Cost of Fundraising Here are some links from AFP and elsewhere which discuss the Cost of Fundraising.A December 1st 2009 story via the Chronicle Give and Take Bloghttp://philanthropy.com/giveandtake/index.php?id=1482An AFP article on Avoiding the Cost Ratio TrapAFP member Barbara Clemenson comments and provides a personal white paper on Percentage Fundraising.
Material on the AFP website which discusses various Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932639.post-1159891567673406392006-10-03T12:01:00.000-04:002006-10-03T12:06:08.410-04:00The Elusive 990 Form- How to find the formThe Elusive 990 Form by Jennifer Watkins The form 990 is an integral form for a nonprofit to have but it sometimes proves less than easy to locate. With the IRS website being as vast as it is, locating it quickly can prove frustrating. If you go to this page: http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/ , on the left side of the page they list the Most Requested Forms and Publications. After number five,Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0