What Are Some Creative Ways To Get People Interested In A Giving Campaign? [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian on Nov 17, 2009 - 2 answers

Should we make our future educational organic farm a non-profit? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by bengarland on Oct 30, 2009 - 11 answers

Donor Tracking? What are using? [more inside]
posted by Fuzzy Dog on Oct 14, 2009 - 8 answers

Can a non-profit executive director refuse to allow the board president to run meetings? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 14, 2009 - 13 answers

I have the opportunity to select my own job title for my new position. Given these duties, what should my job title be? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Sep 14, 2009 - 30 answers

I'm starting a small nonprofit. It is just myself at this point, though I have a very serious organization verbally committed to seed money and promotion. I have not yet solicited a board of directors or officers. What do most sole operators do? Do I double serve as executive director and board chair, at least initially? Or, do I take on the most labor-intensive offices of treasurer/secretary? I throw this out to the experts here, of whom there seem to be many, based on my perusal of nonprofit threads.
posted by zagyzebra on Sep 11, 2009 - 12 answers

Where can I pick up strenuous physical labor in DC on an occasional, volunteer, or (extremely) part-time basis? [more inside]
posted by Inspector.Gadget on Aug 14, 2009 - 13 answers

NGOfilter: I think I've discovered my vocation - the question is, how do I go about achieving it? Lots of background, questions from clueless young person and more. [more inside]
posted by monocot on Aug 7, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me with my nonprofit's accounting and audit practices. Just looking for some general tips on (1) learning the basics on accounting; (2) learning how to prepare audits most efficiently; and (3) bonus points for help on the more stringent 2008 IRS filing requirements for nonprofits. [more inside]
posted by johnasdf on Aug 5, 2009 - 4 answers

How long should it take to write/update a nonprofit case statement? [more inside]
posted by Jacqueline on Jul 24, 2009 - 4 answers

Help For A Newbie Charity Campaign Coordinator? [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian on Jul 18, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I start my own church in California? If L. Ron Hubbard can have a church, why can't I? I have tried searching for "how to start a church" on google and askmefi, but no luck. I think there's something about filing a 501c non-profit form, but there are a lot of forms for similar things (non-profit raffle? commercial coventurer?? what the crap?). [more inside]
posted by runcibleshaw on Jul 6, 2009 - 22 answers

Looking for resources on creating a small library for a non-profit company [more inside]
posted by andendau on Jul 3, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I turn this nonprofit around? [more inside]
posted by futureisunwritten on Jun 18, 2009 - 14 answers

Can we elect a co-Treasurer? [more inside]
posted by Flakypastry on Jun 12, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a human rights NGO to work for in the Francophone world. My preference is for a Francophone Arab country, but I'm open to any option that would be a good work experience. Does anyone have experience or other knowledge of NGOs they would recommend? [more inside]
posted by totalbs247 on May 24, 2009 - 5 answers

501(c) status for non-US NGOs? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on May 22, 2009 - 9 answers

My nonprofit did not send out 1099s. Now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 27, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the best way to ask bloggers to promote a nonprofit fundraising event? [more inside]
posted by anthropoid on Apr 23, 2009 - 14 answers

I need a fund raising party planner in Chicago. [more inside]
posted by Uncle on Apr 14, 2009 - 5 answers

How to set up a way for my non-profit's supporters to send letters to the editor and to elected officials online? [more inside]
posted by acridrabbit on Apr 12, 2009 - 5 answers

You may have heard of MinnPost.com, voiceofsandiego.org and propublica.com. All are nonprofit websites dedicated to quality journalism. All must have had their start somewhere. I’ve had a similar idea. I’m an editor at a small local daily, although I’ve had a long stint as a pretty good political reporter. Three reporter friends and myself are looking at founding our own nonprofit online-only journalism organization dedicated to state politics. I should note that all of us have some pretty strong credentials and between us have won a number of awards, so we know we can handle the reporting end of this venture. [more inside]
posted by Gagglehack on Apr 2, 2009 - 8 answers

After 28 years of existance and 5 years of working toward this goal, my community band became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization six months ago. Yay! Now... How can we start getting donations? [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek on Apr 2, 2009 - 8 answers

How has the financial crisis affected the nonprofit sector? [more inside]
posted by drea on Mar 15, 2009 - 26 answers

Has anyone here participated in (or know someone who has participated in) the Industrial Area Foundation's National Leadership Training? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 11, 2009 - 0 answers

What happens when a prospective nonprofit Board Member disagrees with a major initiative? [more inside]
posted by franklen on Feb 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Are there recruiters in NYC who specialize in non profit executives? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 12, 2009 - 5 answers

Why would two non-profit organizations merge? [more inside]
posted by XMLicious on Feb 6, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm starting up a new non-profit organization and need some help streamlining my message for presentations and explanation, but I've not had any success looking for such information. I need to know what I should be looking for in terms of vocabulary, etc. [more inside]
posted by Gideon on Jan 26, 2009 - 8 answers

Seeking help in facilitating a group discussion about the future of a nonprofit organization. [more inside]
posted by Framer on Jan 7, 2009 - 8 answers

Looking for sites with free screencasts on job training, resume development, basic computer tutorials, etc. [more inside]
posted by lunit on Dec 31, 2008 - 0 answers

We have a great idea for a nonprofit organization. However, we have zero experience founding or maintaining one. Where should we start? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Dec 17, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm looking for a web-based app (free or otherwise) or a hosted app which will handle membership for a non-profit / club. It needs to provide different membership levels, handle payments (via PayPal or Google Checkout), and provide some method for allowing members to renew or upgrade their memberships, change their info as needed, etc. It does not need to be free, even though that would be nice. [more inside]
posted by c0nsumer on Dec 15, 2008 - 1 answer

Are private universities non-profit institutions? What standards of transparency/accountability [to the student body and/or public] are they required to uphold? Examples of governance models? [more inside]
posted by lunit on Dec 12, 2008 - 7 answers

We have an intern. Now what? [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven on Dec 10, 2008 - 11 answers

How to crack into the nonprofit sector? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger on Nov 30, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm talking with a non-profit org that wants to buy a domain I've owned for years and haven't used at all. It's time to name a price. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by kalapierson on Nov 14, 2008 - 17 answers

I recently got a job in a pre-sales position, and I'm a bit worried that it isn't going to work out. What else can I do with my English degree and skills, especially in this economy that does *not* involve going back to school? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Nov 11, 2008 - 12 answers

Looking for useful marketing projects for volunteers [more inside]
posted by faineant on Oct 27, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm thinking of starting a Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) chapter in my city. Has anyone ever joined or started a chapter? What is the organization like?
posted by trillian on Oct 9, 2008 - 1 answer

Help me find, buy or build a donor-friendly online giving management system for our non-profit. [more inside]
posted by Milkman Dan on Oct 7, 2008 - 5 answers

The Non-Profit I'm working for is looking into the issues of technology and culture. That is.. how technology effects culture, how it changes the way we think, learn, etc. Despite this seeming a rather obvious topic, I'm having a hard time finding good research sources. My guess is I'm not asking the question properly, but that doesn't change what I need to know. [more inside]
posted by Gideon on Oct 1, 2008 - 12 answers

We want to form a 'for profit' trade association. Several of us (in my industry) think we should be represented by a trade association, but all the research I've done so far points to associations as 'non-profit' organizations. Is there any reason why a commercial company can't set itself up as an industry association and sell memberships and attempt to represent it's members ? (in marketing and regulation and public education, etc.) [more inside]
posted by Xhris on Sep 24, 2008 - 7 answers

Board Members who founded non-profit want to obtain salaried positions within the same organization. How is this handled? [more inside]
posted by franklen on Sep 23, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I help stop child abuse, other than writing a check? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Aug 28, 2008 - 19 answers

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 by AONeal79 on Aug 18, 2008 - 14 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 by vindyloo on Aug 14, 2008 - 12 answers

Can you help me find office space for a non-profit in NYC? [more inside]
posted by jasbet07 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 by Falconetti 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 by actionpact on Jun 17, 2008 - 7 answers