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   <title>About.com Nonprofit Charitable Orgs: Most Popular Articles</title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Grant Proposal Basics]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/tp/grantproposalhub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Grant proposals are a part of any fundraiser's portfolio. Although grants can be from a variety of sources (such as a foundation or a government entity), most require the same basic information in the grant proposal.&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tips for Starting a Nonprofit]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/gettingstarted/tp/tipsstartup.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The number of new nonprofits has proliferated in recent years. Unfortunately, not everyone who starts a nonprofit has carefully thought out his or her enterprise. Don't make the mistake of just jumping into the nonprofit arena.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Writing a Mission Statement]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[How to write your mission statement.  Writing a good, succinct, and clear mission statement is not hard but it does take care and thought.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Grant Cover Letters]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/coverletters.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You may think that writing the proposal is the most important task a grant writer has. It is, but attention to the finer points of putting the proposal package together, such as the cover letter, can make or break a funding request.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fundraising Brief]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/fundraising101.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Fundraising is the life blood of any nonprofit organization. But, where do you start?  Here is a briefing on the major methods of fundraising and sources of those donor dollars.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Incorporation]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/ht/startingsteps.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are a number of steps to incorporating as a nonprofit organization. Here are the most important ones, in the order in which they should be done.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sample of Thank You Letter]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/donorrelations/a/thankyoulettersample.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Thank you letters to donors not only seal the deal, but also cultivate donors for future donations.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Charitable Car Donation]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fordonors/a/cardonation.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Making a car donation to a worthy charity seems like a good move, but, unfortunately, car donation is an area of charity that is rife with fraud and misleading information.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sponsorships]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/fr/sponsor.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Every year, corporations spend millions of dollars on cause-related marketing and event sponsorships.  Unfortunately, many nonprofits don't have a clue about how to approach a potential sponsor....]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Write Thank You Letters]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/donorrelations/tp/thankyouletters.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Thank you letters to your donors conclude one transaction but, more importantly, thank you letters are a bridge to future support.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Profit vs Nonprofit]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/qathebasics/f/nopvspro.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Here are some of the differences between a business and a nonprofit.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Annual Reports]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitpromotion/a/annualreps.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Annual reports can help you demonstrate your accomplishments to current and future donors, cultivate new partnerships, and recognize important people. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[3 Tips For Viral Marketing]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/marketing/a/viralmarketing.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Word-of-mouth is the original &quot;viral&quot; marketing. When you are Twittering and Facebooking, don't forget to make it possible for your supporters to spread the word about your organization by talking (voice to ear) to their friends.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Business Plan]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/f/busplan.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nonprofits have a lot in common with a business and managers of both must understand and follow a lot of the same practices.  One of those is to have a business plan.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Great Fundraising Letters]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/tp/fundletters.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Just like copywriting, writing great fundraising letters is not for the amateur. However, unlike businesses that can often afford to pay the big bucks for great copywriting, nonprofits usually depend on in-house staff to write that crucial letter and to put together their direct mail package. Here to help are the Cardinal Rules of writing a fundraising letter.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Online Fundraising Guide]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/onlinefundraising/tp/onlinefundraisinghub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Online fundraising is the wave of the future. Already, it is making a dent in direct mail fundraising, and, as the &amp;#8220;wired&amp;#8221; generation matures, online may become the dominant form of fundraising.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Startup Questions]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Should You Start a Nonprofit? Before you do, ask yourself yourself some hard questions. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legalities of Naming NPOs]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/a/naming.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[So you've decided to organize a nonprofit.  Among the first things you need to do is decide on an appropriate name.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[6 Strategies for Donations]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fordonors/a/donationsasinvestments.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It is a tough time right now for charities. Donations to charities are down; demand for services is up. But giving donations to charity is an investment in our society...one that we should not give up because times are tight.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[501(c)(3)]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/glossary/g/501corporation.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the most common types of nonprofits, a 501(c)(3)corporation has many advantages, such as tax-exempt status, ability to receive donations from foundations, and that its donors can take tax deductions for their gifts]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Simple Fundraising Plan]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraisingbasics/tp/basicfundraisingtips.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With the mass of fundraising advice, sources, strategies and tools, a new nonprofit, just getting started with its fundraising, can be more than confused.  Here are some simple steps to get you started toward a successful fundraising plan.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Grant Budgets]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/grantbudget.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[For many writers of grants, the budget component can be very intimidating. However, knowing some basic principles of writing grants, such as how costs are presented, can make writing grants less stressful.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Writing Goals and Objectives]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/goalsobjectives.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The goals and objectives section of your grant proposal provides a description of what your organization hopes to accomplish with your project.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Endowment]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/glossary/g/endowment.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A well funded endowment is the goal of most nonprofit organizations.  It is a fund that produces income.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mission and Your Name]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/marketing/a/nonprofitnames.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A lot rests with the name of your nonprofit and even on what you name your projects and programs. Will your name become a household word? Will it convey quickly and eloquently what you do? Does your name help your marketing?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[IRS Classifications]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/a/classifications.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The IRS has several classifications under which you can register your nonprofit organization. Determining which category to use is an important part of applying to the IRS.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Executive Summary of Proposals]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/proposalsummary.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A well written summary invites the reader of your grant proposal to read further, and delivers, succinctly, the bones of what you are asking for.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Need Statement]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/needstatement.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The need statement of your grant proposal is where you may want to start writing your proposal since it answers the question: What is the need that my organization will address? ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Letter of Inquiry Tips]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/LOI.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Many foundations prefer or even require grant-seeking nonprofits to submit an LOI, or Letter of Inquiry, before sending a complete proposal. The LOI allows the foundation to quickly screen potential candidates for funding, making sure that they do not waste time on ill-conceived ideas or those that do not fit with the foundation's mission. Make your LOI a winner.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Better Boards]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitboards/a/boardhub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nothing will have such an impact on the success of your nonprofit&#10;as your board of directors. A great nonprofit board is essential to the legality of your enterprise, how much money it raises, and the quality of the leadership it hires.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Board Responsibilities]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/p/boardbasics.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What are the responsibilities of a board of directors of a nonprofit? ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Postage Rates]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/ht/postage.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A perk of nonprofit status is nonprofit postage rates.  Here is how you can apply for this privilege.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pros &amp; Cons of Incorporating]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/bb/corppros.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Not every nonprofit needs to incorporate and apply for 501(c)(3)status from the IRS.  To help you decide, we've compiled a list of advantages to nonprofit incorporation and some important drawbacks.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Recruiting Volunteers]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/volunteers/a/recruitvols.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous methods you can use to recruit volunteers. However, not all of them will be appropriate for your organization or your specific needs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sample Gift Chart]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/giftchart.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What is a gift chart? It&#146;s a planning tool to tell you how many gifts and prospects you will need to raise a specific amount of money.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Career]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitwork/tp/nonprofitcareer.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It is more appealing than ever to work for a nonprofit organization. Find out why and cool reasons to go there first.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Branding a Nonprofit]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitpromotion/fr/branding.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Branding your nonprofit is not marketing and advertising (although both of those activities will help your brand). Branding is about selling everything associated with your organization. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Form 990]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/tp/Form-990.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The 990 allows the IRS and the public to evaluate nonprofits and how they operate.  Since nonprofits are not required to file annual reports or even to have financial audits by independent accountants, the 990 is a critical disclosure.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Alternatives]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/tp/nonprofitalternatives.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Serving the greater good can be accomplished in many ways. And most don't require setting up an IRS approved nonprofit, a risky endeavor in this economic environment, and always a complicated task that many people underestimate.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[FAQ&#039;s Re Starting a Nonprofit]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/a/qandastartnonpr.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[We have received dozens of questions about starting a nonprofit. Maybe yours is answered here.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fiscal Year]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/f/g/fiscalyear.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A fiscal year is a 12-month period for which an organization plans the use of its funds.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Charity Tax Deductions]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fordonors/tp/taxdeductionsforcharity.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Here are some things you should know about the tax benefits of giving to charity.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Board Fundraising]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/fr/boardfundraise.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It is a common problem.  Board members are reluctant to accept their responsibility to give and to solicit gifts for the nonprofit they serve. Here are some ways to overcome the board's resistance.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[3 Ways to Process Credit Cards]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/onlinefundraising/a/creditcardhub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are a number of options for nonprofits when selecting a credit card processor to accept gifts from donors who want to use a credit card, either directly or through the Internet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Guide to NPO Grad Programs]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitwork/a/gradschl.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Whether you&#146;re looking for a career boost or an opportunity to break into the nonprofit world, a master&#146;s degree focused on the public sector can help you get there. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Types]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/becomingtaxexempt/a/nonprofittypes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The most common form of nonprofit is the 501(c)(3), a tax-exempt organization recognized by the IRS. But, there are many types of nonprofits that are registered by the IRS, and they all have different designations.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tax Numbers]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/qathebasics/f/taxnumber.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Does having a tax id number make you a nonprofit? ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Start an Endowment]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraisingbasics/a/startendowment.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An endowment is something a nonprofit of any kind and size can attain. An endowment is also something that can insure your organization against the future.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tax-Exempt vs. Non-Tax-Exempt]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/qathebasics/f/donothaveto.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Does your organization have to become a tax-exempt nonprofit?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Apply for 501(c)(3)]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/qathebasics/f/apply501c3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Applying for 501(c)(3) status is not easy. We have some suggestions and resources for you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Promote Your Nonprofit]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitpromotion/tp/promotionhub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Promoting a nonprofit is similar to promoting any business, but somehow it feels a whole lot better. Do it well, do it professionally, and the public and media will love you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Board Compensation]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/f/boardcomp.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Only about 2 percent of nonprofits compensate board members, and it is unusual outside of large, complex entities such as health care systems or large foundations.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fundraising Registration]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/qathebasics/f/registration.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It is not enough to become an IRS registered nonprofit in order to raise funds.  Most states require registration too.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Needs Assessment]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/f/needsassess.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Even though the goal for your new nonprofit is not to make a profit but to change lives, it is also a business.  As such, it is important to adopt many business-like procedures.  One of those is conducting a survey and/or other research before you launch a product or service.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Grant Information Sources]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/resources/tp/grantinfo.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Finding grant opportunities and information about possible funders is an ongoing project for any grant seeker.  There are dozens of resources for grant information and some of the best are online.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Capital Campaign]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/c/g/capitalcamp.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A capital campaign is a time-limited effort by a nonprofit organization to raise significant dollars for a specific project.  ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Thank You Letters Important]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/donorrelations/qt/thankyoultrshub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Once you have a donation from a contributor in hand, don't neglect the follow-up steps necessary to keep that donor and cultivate more donations. You need a thank you letter and a donor disclosure letter.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Grant Proposal Evaluation]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/proposalevaluat.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A key question any grantor will ask of an organization applying for funding will be, &quot;How will you know your idea worked?&quot;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Writing Methods for Grants]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/proposalmethods.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Once the goals and objectives of your grant proposal are in place, you need to walk the grantor through the methods you will use to achieve those goals and objectives.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tips for Social Networking]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/socialmedia/tp/Tipsstartsocialnetworking.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Social sites are about relationship building and it is harder than it looks. Many nonprofits are struggling to get their social site networks to actually pay off. But all nonprofits need to be investing in social networking because that is where the future lies.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cause-Related Marketing]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/causemarketing.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Cause-related marketing, or CRM, has exploded in recent years even though it is a relatively young concept.  It began, on a national scale, in the early 1980s when American Express joined with the nonprofit group that was raising funds to restore the Statue of Liberty....]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Writing Fundraising Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/fr/writematerials.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tom Ahern, master of fundraising copy, suggests that when you start writing any communication piece, imagine that you have &quot;four sets of ears.&quot;  Each set of ears pays attention to a different group of stimuli and represents one of the four basic personalities that resides in the minds of your readers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Articles of Incorporation]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/faqsthebasics/f/articlesinc.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When you incorporate as a nonprofit, the state in which you incorporate will require Articles of Incorporation.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Are Bylaws?]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/faqsthebasics/f/bylaws.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Bylaws are the rules that govern the internal management of an organization.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Job Search]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitwork/tp/gettingjob.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Here are some tips to help you find your dream nonprofit job.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fiscal Sponsor]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/glossary/g/fiscalsponsor.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Fiscal sponsors are nonprofit organizations that help other organizations to receive grants or tax-exempt funds.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/glossary/g/restricted.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Donors can choose to designate how a nonprofit can use their gifts.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/pq/g/plangiv.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Planned Giving is a complex program of various financial instruments that can be adapted to each donor's needs.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitpromotion/a/socialmarketing.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Social marketing is a lot about regular marketing except that you are trying to promote behavioral change such as cessation of smoking or safe sex. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Is Your Board Helpful?]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitmanagement/a/goodboard.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Your board of directors can be a help or a hindrance.  Here are some characteristics of a healthy board.  Use them to evaluate yours.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/glossary/g/bylaws.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A legal document outlining the self-imposed rules that will regulate an organization's own actions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Usea Gift Chart with Donors]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/qt/gifttableask.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Articulating a specific amount to ask from a donor is not easy, but it is necessary. One way to do that is to use your gift chart.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Writing a Case Statement]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraisingbasics/a/casestatement.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Every fundraising campaign has the Case Statement at its center. It is the core document that sits at the center of your plan and strategy.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Course Review]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitpromotion/fr/annrepreview.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This beautifully arranged four-week course walks you through the basics of creating your annual report and takes the fear out of the process, from collecting the information to production and mailing.&#10;]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitboards/tp/boardandbranding.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Even those who join boards for all the right reasons still need to know what is expected of them once they agree to become board members. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is a Nonprofit?]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/qathebasics/f/whatisnonprofit.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The term, nonprofit, is used rather loosely to describe groups that come together to achieve a mission, rather than to make a profit.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cultivating Donors]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/tp/cultivating.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Cultivation is what makes solicitation possible, and ultimately donations. Done well, cultivation sets the stage for easy and successful &quot;asks.&quot; ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Business Activity]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitmanagement/f/Unrelated.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Most nonprofits engage in some kind of business activity to help support their organization.  But, what activities are related and what are unrelated?  And, what are the tax implications?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Donor Recognition]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/donorrecog.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Instead of fancy baubles or plaques, find inexpensive and personal ways to thank your donors and connect them to your mission.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Corporation]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/fr/startreview.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The most frequently asked question of visitors to our site is &quot;I want to start a nonprofit...Where do I start?&quot; Here is a book that will guide you through that crucial first step of incorporating your nonprofit.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Grant Proposal Evaluation ]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/proposalevaluat_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This is a short sample of an evaluation section from a grant proposal.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Basics of Corporations]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/qt/corpbasics.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You don't have to be a lawyer to set up your nonprofit organization, but here are some basics about corporations that will be helpful.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/tp/whatworkshub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Fundraising in a recession is not fun, but it is necessary. Here are some areas of fundraising that show promise despite the bad economic news.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Market Planned Giving]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/markplangift.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Planned giving is not just about setting up the many planned gift vehicles. It is also about marketing your program to donors and prospective donors.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Don&#039;t Lose Tax-Exempt Status]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/a/loseexempt.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It is wonderful that you have jumped through all the hoops to become a tax-exempt, charitable organization. But now you must be careful that your actions don't draw attention from the IRS or cause you to lose your exempt designation.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sustainability  for Proposal]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/grantsustainabi.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[No funders like to think that their grant will only fund a project for a short time. Before investing in your project, your funder will want to know your plans for carrying the project into the future, with or without this particular funder's help.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Special Events]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/specialevents.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Special events are not a way to raise a lot of money immediately, but they can be a part of your strategic plan to cultivate future donations, and to boost your profile in the community.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Board Questions]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/volunteers/bb/serveboard.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Serving on the board of a nonprofit is not something to be taken lightly.  Board members need to be prepared to pay attention and willing to make hard decisions.  But what should someone who is approached to serve on a nonprofit board think about?  What should he/she look for before making a decision that will affect them in terms of money, time, and perhaps even reputation?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hiring a Grant Writer]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/grantpro.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You may be fortunate enough to have an experienced grant writer on staff, especially if your organization has a developed and long standing grants program. But for many nonprofits that is not so, and it might make sense to hire a grant professional or consultant, at least for a limited time.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Money From Newsletters]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/fr/newslettersrev.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Research has shown that donors like to receive newsletters...the problem is that they are not always read.  Author Ahern says this is because so many donor newsletters are simply not interesting.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fundraising In a Recession]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/tp/recessionfundraisinghub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It takes perserverance, innovative thinking, and a strong belief in your mission to be a successful fundraiser during a recession.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Effective Fundraising]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/fr/effectivefund.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This book by Nolo Press is the perfect gift for the newly minted nonprofit manager or development director.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mission Creep]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitmanagement/tp/Mission-Creep.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Mission statements are more than just decoration for your office wall, and your website. A good, focused mission statement makes decisions much easier.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Donor Disclosures]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/donordisclose.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[501(c)(3) nonprofits must abide by many IRS rules in exchange for their considerable tax advantages.  The most common rules have to do with donor disclosures. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Apply for 501(c)(3) Status]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/qathebasics/f/Needfortaxexemp.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Many nonprofits do not need to apply for 501(c)(3) status. Here are two questions to ask yourself before you go through the arduous process of applying....]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Organizational Information]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/organizationinf.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This section of your proposal needs to be just as succinct as the rest. Stick to the information that will establish your organization's credibility and ability to accomplish the goals of this project.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitmanagement/fr/boardreview.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Ken Burnett, guru of nonprofit management and fundraising, has a new book to help you with your board of directors.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Grant Proposal Mistakes]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/tp/proposalmistakes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Teitel gives us the view from the other side of the desk as the ED of a foundation who has seen thousands of proposals over the years. He says that there are five common mistakes that proposal writers make.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[PayPal and Nonprofits]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/onlinefundraising/a/paypalandnonprofits.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[PayPalrecently teamed up with BlackBaud to offer, a point-and-click website builder with secure donation processing and the ability to send emails and record donors&#146; giving histories.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fundraising Without Fear]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraisingbasics/fr/fundraisingfear.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pitman's book is quick and precise. He has developed what he calls his R.E.A.L. process to guide us through the fundraising cycle.  R.E.A.L. represents research, engage, ask, love and back to research. Follow the process, rinse and repeat.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Volunteer Position Description]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/volunteers/ht/voldespos.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An incredibly useful tool, the volunteer position description creates the basis for your volunteer recruitment efforts. It explains the assignment, plus the skills, abilities and interests necessary to perform the volunteer task successfully. Position descriptions can and should be written for both individuals and volunteer committees. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[When File?]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/qathebasics/f/27month.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In order to receive a tax-exemption dating from the time of your incorporation, you need to file IRS Form 1023 within 27 months of your incorporation.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Identify Major Donors]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/majordonorprosp.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[We all dream of the ultimate goal in fundraising, a major giver who endows our organization with millions.  We hope he or she will walk into our door one day and plop down a check.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gates Foundation]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/profiles/p/gatesfound.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest in history. It may well be the most important as well. Approaching intractable world health problems as systems failures that can be solved, the Foundation is bringing new hope to those who had given up on helping the poorest people in the world.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Build a Planned Giving Program]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/plannedgiving/a/plannedgivehub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Planned giving requires a very long time horizon, so people new to the field should start with self-education and take one step at a time.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fundraising Products]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/fundproduct.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Fundraising comes in many forms. Here are frequently asked questions about fundraising products, and how to find fundraising products that you can use for your school or church.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fees for Services]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/financialconcerns/f/feesforservices.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Many nonprofits count on fees from services they offer to clients for part of their annual incomes. There are several things to be aware of however.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Annual Fund]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/a/g/annualfund.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Annual Fund is an organized effort to obtain gifts on a yearly basis to support, at least in part, general operations of a nonprofit organization.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Best Websites for Giving]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fordonors/tp/Websites-for-Good.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Online Giving is transforming the game of philanthropy. Now donors of any means can connect with good causes and be sure that their donations, even when small, can have a decisive impact on the world. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Subject Lines]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/online/a/subjectlines.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There is no doubt that how you label your email to donors and supporters can make or break your communication. Want that email to be opened? Then pay most attention to the subject line.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Finding Good Board Members]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitmanagement/tp/findboardmembers.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Good candidates for your board may be closer than you think. Start with the closest networks and work you way outward to the community.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pay Staff?]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/faqsthebasics/f/paystaff.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I want to set up a nonprofit organization. Can a nonprofit pay its staff?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Planned Giving Considerations]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/tp/plangive.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Every nonprofit wants to raise funds...fast.  A planned giving program is not a fast project.  It takes time to construct and even more time to realize results.  ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reaching Local Media]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitpromotion/tp/localmedia.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Whether your nonprofit is in a large city or a small town, reaching your local media is essential to your public relations program. Here are tips for becoming a favorite source for your local reporters.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/tp/researchfunders.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Whatever source or directory you use to find prospective funders for your grant, the authors of Winning Grants, Step by Step, suggest that you keep these goals in mind as you compile your list.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Tips]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/tp/emailtips.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are a lot of issues around email communication, but the fact is that electronic-based communication is here to stay. So, whether you use email for fundraising or communicating with your volunteers, what can you do to make sure your emails are done right?  Here are some tips.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/boardquestions/a/problemboardmem.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[We are often asked how to handle a problematic board member. The question is a good one and most boards will likely be confronted with such a problem at some time.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is a Logic Model?]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/f/logicmodel.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A &quot;logic model&quot; is used by grant writers to paint a picture of how an organization's proposed program will work.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/tp/donorrelations.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Great customer service is the key to donor relations. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Finding Board Members]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/f/findboardmember.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Good board members are not that difficult to find once you know where to look.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Earning Donor Trust]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/tp/donortrust.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It's true. Many donors do not trust many nonprofits. How can you avoid being on the list of distrusted nonprofits? Here are some tips for a trustworthy future:]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Your Volunteers Want]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/volunteers/tp/whatvolunteerswant.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Volunteers are not that hard to please. Here are a few things they have a right to expect from you - master these and you should be able to recruit and keep your volunteers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Before Recruiting Volunteers]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/volunteers/bb/beforerecruit.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You may be very anxious to get started on recruiting volunteers for your organization, but some preliminary work needs to be done first. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Grant Writing - a Review]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/fr/proposalsreview.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If you are new to grant proposal writing, or simply want a refresher course, you would do well to start with these two books from Jossey-Bass.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Donor Research]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/tp/donorresearch.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You may not be able to hire a donor prospect researcher to prepare detailed information about your donor prospects, but you can start pulling together some basic information just with some time and patience.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Foundation]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/glossary/g/famfound.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A Family Foundation is one that derives its funding from one family.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Writing 101]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/marketing/tp/writing101.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Writing material for nonprofit publications, direct mail, email communications, and fundraising is a specialized subset of writing. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Optimizing Press Releases]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/mediarelations/a/onlinepressreleases.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[By optimizing your press releases and posting them online, you can significantly boost traffic to your nonprofit website.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/f/fiscalsponsorsh.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sometimes, organizations are too small and have too few resources to become a full nonprofit.  Or, their purpose is limited and temporary. How can they solicit tax-free contributions?]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/glossary/g/corpgiving.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Corporations are a major source of funding for nonprofits. Learn what corporate philanthropy means and the forms it can take.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Job Search Websites]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitwork/tp/jobwebsites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Although nonprofit job hunting still takes old fashioned &quot;boots on the ground,&quot; today's online job boards make it easy to find leads to jobs across the country. Here are our favorite sites.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sample Prospect Worksheet]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/prospectresearchsample.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nonprofits with active grants programs should be continually searching for grant opportunities. Spending 3-4 hours a week on this task is probably minimum.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Online Fundraising Auctions]]></title>
            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/auctions.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With the help of the Internet, online auctions break the barriers of time and geography and allow organizations to reach a broader audience and increase their fundraising potential. Online auctions also offer a more quantifiable value proposition to donors and sponsors. They also dramatically expand the marketing reach for organizations as a whole, creating a greater awareness of the cause and a greater fundraising capability. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[As bad as this economic downturn has been for nonprofits, those who survive will have learned lessons that will prove invaluable later, whether times are good or times are bad.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[A good question that is floating around among nonprofit professionals is &quot;How can nonprofits use social media?&quot;  &#10;I'm not sure what the answer is and probably few people so far really know. But we all need to get educated because the young are already there.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Are your board members nodding off at your board meetings? Or maybe not even showing up?  They may be afflicted with boardroom ennui resulting from not having anything of substance to think about or do.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Many of us, when we first think about volunteering, think that it should be enough that we give our time. Why should we pay for the privilege of volunteering? The truth is that it is commonplace to pay your own expenses when you volunteer abroad. Those expenses include airfare, meals, and lodging.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[From where you find announcements of government grants to how you write the grant is different in many respects from dealing with grants from foundations.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[We have samples of some sections of grant proposals scattered throughout our articles, but here are some other sources.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[A corporate foundation often maintains close ties with the donor company, but it is a separate, legal organization.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Every business, profit or nonprofit, has to have an EIN from the IRS.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[I know that in-kind donations can be included in the P&amp;L as long as they are off-set as both income and expense. But can the same be done for volunteer hours?]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Even though the nonprofit sector has, over the last several years, created more jobs than the for-profit world, the current economic turmoil is bound to take its toll.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[When asked how they would feel about operating in a more business-like fashion, as well as incorporating branding strategies into their daily activities, many nonprofit leaders still tell me that &quot;it would make us look too much like the for-profit sector.&quot; And my response is always the same&#151;&quot;Get over it!&quot;]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Social entrepreneurs buck trends, swim upstream, and break through the bounds of ideology and disciplines.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Middle East is the hot spot right now, but there are more than enough emergencies around the world today. We all want to help but are sometimes confused about how.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[That wealthy donors are quite active online is the conclusion of an excellent study by Convio and others that explores the &quot;wired&quot; lives of wealthy donors, and how nonprofits are either capitalizing on the wired behaviors of their donors, or are missing the boat.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[How do you keep your nonprofit financially stable when the economy has the jitters and donors have cold feet?]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Giving circles are rapidly becoming a popular way for individuals to channel and amplify their philanthropic impulses.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Most experts think that nonprofits need &quot;Directors and Officers (D &amp; O) liability insurance.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[An organization that is&#10;exempt from federal&#10;income tax,&#10;as described in&#10;Internal Revenue&#10;Code 501(c)(3), is&#10;required to report changes to its bylaws.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Typically, a nonprofit and for-profit pay for unemployment claims through a state unemployment insurance tax (SUI).  But unlike their counterparts, nonprofits have an alternative choice &#150; to become a reimbursing employer.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/steptodirectmai.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Before a small or startup nonprofit gets into direct-mail fundraising, it should establish some basic procedures and regular mailings. ]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/onlinefundraising/f/networkforgood.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Many nonprofits successfully use sites such as Network for Good to process their donations made online and with credit cards. ]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/qathebasics/f/givinglevels.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Should you include suggested donation levels on your donor's return envelope?]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitpromotion/a/socialmedia.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[So, what are social media?  The characteristic that most applies to social media is the ability to &quot;upload.&quot;  That is, individuals (formerly the audience) are now providing  content by uploading information for all to see.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/qathebasics/f/onlineregister.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are new rules governing online fundraising.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrants/a/grantwriting.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Journalists know that an effective article tells the reader who, what, where, when, why, and how. Well-written, interesting grant proposals should do the same for their readers and, in the process, tell a compelling story.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fordonors/tp/Best-Environmental-Nonprofits.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It is not easy to choose among the hundreds of nonprofits today that are working on environmental issues ranging from global warming to animal protection to biological diversity. Where should you put your donations among this sector's organizations?]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/marketing/a/marketresearch.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[That is the nature of market research. The results are often surprising and counterintuitive. What we thought was the problem turns out not to be. The research usually saves money because our marketing efforts are directed squarely at the problem and not squandered on unimportant issues.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/fr/emailbook.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Email, or online, fundraising is coming of age.  In a world of instant news, email is now the medium to raise funds around the globe and almost instantly.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitmanagement/ht/audit.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With the increasing need for accountability by nonprofit organizations, more and more nonprofits are turning to audit services. ]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/volunteers/fr/manvolsreview.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This short book is packed with suggestions and real life experience. It begins with a discussion of &quot;What is Supervision?&quot; thus swinging attention away from the volunteer to a consideration of what you, the supervisor, should understand about supervising volunteers. ]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitpromotion/a/webdesign.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Your donors and volunteers are aging. Learn how to design a website that will keep those mature readers coming back.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[It has never been easier to find your perfect volunteer opportunity. Just let your fingers do the searching at your computer keyboard, and you're bound to come up with some great ideas and contacts.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/onlinefundraising/a/donorsandwebsites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Jakob Nielsen, a web page usability expert, has found that bad nonprofit web sites result in fewer online donations.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitmanagement/f/sarbanes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, enacted to govern publicly-held companies, provides a blueprint for nonprofits that want to ensure financial responsibility and transparency.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/socialentrepreneurs/f/socialentrepren.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Social entrepreneurs use a business model to address a social need. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Most nonprofits of any size should be able to accept donations by credit card. Donors love the convenience and perks that they get when they pay with a credit card; and the nonprofit benefits from quick collection of funds. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Donor-advised funds are charitable giving accounts offered by a sponsoring charity that are designed as an accessible, simple, and less expensive alternative to private foundations.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/volunteers/tp/famvol.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Family Volunteer programs are more than a trend these days. Busy families welcome the opportunity to do something together. Setting up a family volunteer program could be a great plus for your organization.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/qathebasics/f/publicfundraise.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[501(c)(3) charitable organizations have to have a certain percentage of funding from the general public]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitwork/fr/jobtrans.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Finding a nonprofit job is not a slam dunk by any means. But, a new book, Transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector:Shifting Your Focus from the Bottom Line to a Better World, by Laura Gassner Otting, provides specific information to help you find your way through what can be a confusing, even daunting challenge.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Not every charity is a good candidate for such programs, but don't count them out if you are a new charity or a small one.  Here are some tips to pursuing corporate employee donor programs.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Are the services that I offer through my nonprofit required to be free?]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Would you like to reduce your fundraising costs, increase the lifetime value of your donors, while making it as easy as possible for your donors to give on a regular basis? It may seem too good to be true, but by creating a successful preauthorized gift program, you really can achieve all these benefits for your organization.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[We wanted to find out just how people and organizations go about setting up giving pages on a charitable giving site.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The IRS does charge a non-refundable processing fee for exemption applications.]]></description>
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            <link>http://nonprofit.about.com/od/onlinefundraising/a/wealthywiredrec.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These donors generally prefer giving online and find that charity websites and other online communications usually fulfill their expectations but rarely exceed them.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[One of the simplest and most popular forms of life income gifts is the charitable gift annuity.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[D.B.A. (Doing Business As): An alternative name or trade name used by a business. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[For creating a teaser for your fundraising package, Mal Warwick suggests thinking of the &quot;need&quot; the teaser fulfills before you write it.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[There is plenty of opportunity for corporate employees to move into the nonprofit world if they are drawn to work that is mission-driven. But it takes more than a fuzzy dream.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Most of the rules that apply to commercial emails apply as well to nonprofits.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Online auctions are a cost-effective way for charities to expand their reach and engage supporters willing to donate but who for reasons of geography, babysitters or other conflicts find themselves unable to attend the annual gala or other live event.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Young people actually volunteer at a much greater rate than adults. How can you take advantage of this youthful drive to do good?]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[A Case Statement is at the heart of your fundraising strategy.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Coming up with fresh and creative ways to build a charitable auction is the key to enticing bidders, driving up earnings, and raising more money from your fundraiser. One way this can be done is by running &#147;theme&#148; or &#147;concept&#148; auctions. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[A website should be living, dynamic and energetic. It should reflect your organization's personality and mission through great photos, copy, and design.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Baby Boomers are 77 million strong and present a tremendous opportunity for social engagement. A major campaign is being waged to recruit them. Learn facts about baby boomers and read tips on how to recruit them as volunteers.]]></description>
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