November 15‚ 2004 Dear (general)‚ I am writing to you because I have just discovered a wonderful opportunity for an overseas experience that is bound to change my life. Cross-Cultural Solutions‚ a non-profit volunteer organization‚ offers a program that places volunteers in countries such as India‚ Ghana‚ Costa Rica‚ Brazil‚ Guatemala‚ Tanzania‚ Russia‚ China‚ Thailand‚ and Peru for a variety of community development projects. Cross-Cultural Solutions’ mission is to operate volunteer programs
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Team Research Paper Fundraising for a nonprofit organization in a weak economy is very uncertain; not many individuals or businesses have the financial means to lend money. Thus‚ it is imperative to use all approaches to fundraising. Fundraising for a nonprofit organization typically involves applying for loans‚ grants‚ and using other forms of government and public assistance. When implementing non-traditional approaches to fundraising‚ it is important to use every possible means of government
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marketing and organizational development field. He has worked with international management consulting firms and with provincial non-profit organizations. David’s practical experience is supported by formal training in economics‚ marketing‚ and strategic planning. Two principles guide David’s work. One is a belief in the strengths and values people bring to organizations. The second is the view that outcomes drive process. Practising these principles‚ together with his analytical and practical approach
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is an organization that was founded in 1980 due to the tragic death of a thirteen-year-old year girl in California that was killed by a repeat offender drunk driver. The organization quickly grew larger when the girl’s mother had found out how lenient the laws against drunk driving were. MADD is kept alive by its founders and activist who all have strong beliefs towards what the organization stands for. In 2000 the organization had more than two million members and
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the philosophy that guides their daily operations. Clarifying your mission will help you see the natural connection between your organization and a potential charity partner. You will be able to help identify other goals more readily in other areas of your business. • Find out where your stakeholders are donating: Survey your customers to identify which causes and non-profits they support. Demographic and psychographic profiles may provide you with more insight about the cares and concerns of your
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nonprofit that provides psychotherapy for clients with Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder (PSTD). Magnolia contributed several hours of intensive help to the victims of 911. In return NYC gave the organization a large grant to help it meet the demands of PSTD services. Mary Stewart‚ the founder of the organization believed that the grant given in 2001 would be renewed in 2002 as well. Much to her surprise the grant was not renewed. The grant was already factored into her budget for 2002 and she had to
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Financial Management in Human Services University of Phoenix Magnolia Therapeutic Solutions Case Study Magnolia Therapeutic Solutions a nonprofit organization in New York City. The organization created in 1998 by Mary Stewart started the organization through grant funding. Over the years the organization prospered and grew into a million dollar organization. September 11‚ 2001 when New York City was attacked by terrorists‚ brought a new opportunity of funding from a grant provided from the city‚ to
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that are accompanied with donating. The American Transplant Foundation offers anyone and everyone the opportunity to obtain the proper information needed when deciding whether or not to donate. The American Transplant Foundation itself is a non-profit organization that aims to diminish the human transplant organ deficiency. In order for them to be successful in doing this they reach out to everyone and offer their
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Stakeholders can be defined as all entities that are impacted through a business running its operations and conducting other activities related to its existence. The impact can be direct in the case of the business’s customers and suppliers or indirect in the case of the communities in which the business chooses to place its locations. Businesses must consider the needs and expectations of its stakeholders‚ though it need not consider them to be of equal importance. Certain stakeholders such as owners
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Accrual Method Checkpoint October 2‚ 2011 HSM/260 In a nonprofit organization it is important to make sure we are utilizing the best accounting system for our organization. Organizations that are non-profit are expected to provide financial statements that are based upon the accrual method of accounting. The accrual method of accounting differs from cash basis accounting. In the accrual method‚ income is recognized when services are rendered (Kokemuller‚ 2013)
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