I'm developing a site for a new nonprofit that would like to accept online donations. I'd love advice on which sites I can sign them up with to accept donations with the least amount of fees. Is there anything better than PayPal - perhaps a site specifically dedicated to nonprofits? Thanks!
posted on Aug 18, 2008 - 13 answers

NonprofitChaosFilter: The grants fell through, and I'm the last full-timer in an office of 2. What's the most ethical thing to do when I'm the last employee left, there's no money left, and I've become the director's right-hand gal? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2008 - 11 answers

Can you help me find office space for a non-profit in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2008 - 4 answers

If you have filed for exemption with the IRS for a nonprofit you are starting and your status is pending while they review, I understand that you can still solicit donations and generally when your exemption is granted your exempt status applies retroactively to your date of incorporation. But how are the donor's charitable contributions treated? Can they deduct the tax year they donate or do they have to wait until the tax year in which exemption is granted (if the pending period lasts until a new tax year)? Or is it also retroactive and they would have to amend their previous tax return once the nonprofit gains exempt status?
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 8 answers

I have an idea for a community art organization. Help me figure out where to look to fund it! [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 7 answers

Where's a decent -- and most importantly, inexpensive -- venue for 50 exchange teachers for a four-day orientation in the NYC Metro area? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 2 answers

I've been elected treasurer of a small nonprofit. I'd like some advice about best practices for creating a budget and tracking our finances, and also about other responsibilities I should be aware of. [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Tips on creating a non-profit organization to help people abroad get basic necessities? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 11 answers

My midsized arts organization needs to complete the new audit risk assessment form SAS112. Has anyone done this yet? We need to know if there is standard language, suggested scope, any tips for getting through it with no staff time to spare. Found some stuff on google, but I'm still at sea. I've only made it up to page 19 with about 15 hours put into it, so either I don't know what I'm doing or this is a mess o' hard.
posted on May 21, 2008 - 1 answers

How can I work in economic development in Latin America? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm an engineer/inventor who is in salary negotiations with a non-profit and I hold the patent for a mission critical technology. I have some questions about how to secure the best offer. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 9 answers

What are the best places to work as a consultant for nonprofit and/or charitable organizations? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 9 answers

We're a newly minted nonprofit, and we want to use Google Checkout rather than Paypal. I've read the how-to on what we need to do to get verified, but there's a hitch. [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 6 answers

Non-profit looking for ways to generate revenue. Please help us with ideas. [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 16 answers

Lawyers/legal staffers: Can you tell me what it is like to work for a nonprofit legal services organization? And what will they be looking for at my interview? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 11 answers

I want my not for profit organization to maximize its presence on line, in particular by increasing fundraising efforts. [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 9 answers

Our organization uses the Intranet to keep staff informed. 40% of our employees don't use computers in their daily job. How do we bring the Intranet to them? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 15 answers

The non-profit I work for is undergoing economic changes of the painful contraction type. People are worried, layoffs are looming. I've known for some time my position was not secure and have been looking at moving to a vacant grant writer's position that has come available. I think I have the prerequisites. How can I nail this job? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 9 answers

What temp agencies serve the non-profit community in the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 4 answers

I am currently involved in setting up a website, and it is proving to be a Herculean task. However, thanks to an instilled sense of guilt and a desire to feel worthful, for a change, I have decided to give back to those that may not be as lucky, as rich, or as pretty as me, namely New York’s starving (or just struggling) artists. My goal, through this website, is to give them a helping hand for free, but obviously need some sort of funding and business plan to move forwards with. I have no experience with any of this. Please help! My main concerns, not having ever done this before, are worrying about how to get funding/donations, whether I need to turn it into an NPO, and whether I should be worried about business-minded people stealing my idea, commercializing it, and basically shoving me out of the way. The following are a list of problems for the immediate future. I have listed them all here because of AskMetafilter’s one-week policy on posting new threads. [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 9 answers

I see you there. You're smart. You've got great ideas. You want to help me make the world a better place. So, help me brainstorm this contraption. [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2008 - 35 answers

Where can I find examples of high quality print newsletters from nonprofits? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 5 answers

So, how do you hire a big-name band to do a private event? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 15 answers

I understand that there are three different ways to adhere postage for bulk nonprofit mailings. Permit imprint, pre-canceled stamps or a postage meter. However we are getting conflicting information from our local post office and the USPS. Can we print postage with the meter at the non-profit rate and not use the permit imprint number? [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2007 - 9 answers

My job duties are changing rapidly, and I'm taking on tons of new responsibilities, at my boss's request. I'd like to ask for a promotion and/or raise, given the situation but am not sure how to go about it. [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Money or happiness? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 40 answers

Are you expected to donate to the non-profit that employs you? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2007 - 35 answers

Looking for inexpensive ways to advertise for a nonprofit [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 15 answers

How do I find what open source project (or nonprofit) might be a "client" for a tutorial or training (instructional design project) that's for university credit? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 1 answers

What unique giving level names should we use to encourage higher major donations for a nonprofit animal related charity? [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2007 - 8 answers

Pitfalls to being a non-profit board member? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2007 - 11 answers

Why would a retail chain want its stores to discard unsold clearance items rather than donate them to a charity that can use them? [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2007 - 27 answers

How to start a nonprofit media organization? (books, guides, personal experiences, etc). [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2007 - 2 answers

My non-profit needs a better method of tracking our donors, what database programs are out there for us? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 11 answers

How does one groom oneself for development/aid work in developing countries? What are your experiences (or resources for experiences) landing positions with NGOs, and the difference between bottom-up and top-down approaches for contact? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2007 - 4 answers

An individual looking to buy a multi-family home to create a low rent situation for several artists. Is there a benefit to becoming a non-profit? Is there money to help support this venture that I should be chasing after? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I start a fund or foundation? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2007 - 9 answers

Yikes! I recently started helping a small non-profit manage its finances, and I just discovered they failed to file their taxes last year. Are they doomed? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm helping a long-time friend who has recently taken the helm at a small non-profit and needs some web design work done. I've come across a number of web sites that connect designers with non-profits over the last few years... but can only remember Guru.com. I'd like to recommend a service to her, but I'm coming-up short. Does anyone here have experience with a firm like/better than Guru? Guru may end-up being our final choice, but I can't imagine they're the only players in the field.
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 8 answers

Will applying for a Federal EIN number now as an informal organization with no legal status affect a possible non-profit application in the future? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 4 answers

How to weigh an appealing job offer against an unappealing organizational culture? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I pull this off? I would like to start a communal shop for metal-working, wood working, electronics, etc that also helps kids? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2007 - 28 answers

My overlord has fallen in love with SecondLife, and wants our organization to build a presence there. How can I convince her that this is a dumb idea? Or is it not a dumb idea? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 34 answers

Which U.S. colleges/universities have well-regarded programs in arts management? Are any of them in Wisconsin or Illinois? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm doing some volunteer web work for a small nonprofit. They want to auction artwork online in advance of a benefit event. They need an auction service to handle the bidding. Bidders would be local residents, items would be priced in the low hundreds of dollars, and the nonprofit would handle delivery of the art. Any easy to set up, easy for users to register and use, inexpensive providers out there?
posted on Apr 2, 2007 - 3 answers

Is there a way to find exact salary information for jobs at a nonprofit? [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2007 - 7 answers

Where can I find a breakdown of government contracts given to nonprofits? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2007 - 1 answers

I'm trying to find a comprehensive lists of organization and resource sites for a range of behavioral and mental disorders (similar to this, but for adults as well as children). [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 6 answers

Perth (Australia) Filter: Anyone know where I can purchase a perspex/lucite/acrylic, clear, lockable donation box in the Perth metro area? Size would be suitable for putting on a small table. Would need to accept notes as well as coins. I only want one.
posted on Feb 21, 2007 - 8 answers

Where can I find communication/team building resources online (preferably for free)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2007 - 2 answers