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Free Resources:

Fundraising:

Worksheet: Creating A Strong Case Statement

Article: 10 Tips to Writing Grants that Get Funded

Worksheet: Grant Writing Schedule Template

Worksheet: Foundation Research Template

Guest Article: Choosing the Best Fundraising Software

Guest Article: Things to Consider Before Hiring A Professional Fundraiser

GuestArticle: Tips for Making Your Next Fundraiser More Successful

Guest Article: Online Fundraising Tips

Guest Article: Simple Fundraising Tips Every Fundraiser Should Know

Special Report: Writing A Winning Proposal   

 

Creative Fundraising - Ideas for "Livin' Large" on your stipend:

Creative Ideas for making money, saving money and using money wisely

 

Hunting for Housing Hints:

Finding Affordable Housing

 

Student Loans/Grants

Article: How to Get A Student Loan - Even if You Have Bad Credit

 

Marketing Your Nonprofit:

Article: Creating Exciting Powerpoint Presentations

 

Computer How-Tos:

Data Recovery - How to Protect your Data

Data Recovery - What to do When Your Hard Drive Crashes

My Personal Computer Resources Rolodex

 

Everything About Personal Credit:

Credit 101 - How to Get it, How to Use It, How to Repair It:

The Basics of Good Credit

 

How To Save Money When Traveling

Discount Travel Tips, Techniques and Resources

 

Your Health and Safety:

Warning! This Could Happen to You! Are you at risk for Identity Theft? Read this

article to find out more about a crime that can ruin your credit, your future and your

life!  Click here to find out more.  

 

Volunteer Management:

An Application Process that Works

Attracting Workplace Volunteers

Building Relationships to Engage Volunteers

 

Website Design:

Simple Steps to Creating A Professional Looking Website

How to Decide If It's Time to Redesign Your Website

 

Highly Recommended Links:

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The Corporation for National and Community Service

VISTA O-LINC

The Hands On Network

The Points of Light Foundation

 Volunteer Today:  Electronic Gazette.  A newsletter for those who work with volunteers.  http://www.volunteertoday.com Free

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