by Denisha Ferguson Although typically a non-profit organizations’ primary concern is with positively impacting the community that they serve, it takes money to make that happen. As with everything else in life and business, however- the greater the non-profit’s ambitions, the greater their financial need will be. This also means that the less money […]
The ‘Holidays’ … … offer entrepreneurs a renewed opportunity to serve, solve, & be civil, especially in hyper competitive industries. With this mindset, we can ask ourselves a key question: How can business owners strengthen the pillars of our civil society? Please think & then brainstorm ways to turn thoughts […]
by Cherylyn Harley LeBon | Featured Contributor One who runs a business, manages a staff, or perhaps raises a family, might question the value or reality of adding volunteer activities. Many cite non-profit board experience as an entrée to new job opportunities, the ability to leverage their networks, and an expansion of their skills. Here […]
Sometimes it gets lonely out there in the non-profit sector.
And you certainly don’t feel like saying, “rah-rah-sis-boom-bah” when you’re the only one cheerleading for your cause. You may work in isolation most days and take on the majority of duties doing everything under the sun yourself. But know that volunteers are the secret weapon to helping you run your cause.
But in a world where money talks and everybody has their hand out, there is indeed hope for getting free help through recruiting volunteers. I think a lot of times we look for help in all the wrong places. Putting up flyers in the grocery store is not necessary the best approach.
10 FREE Nonprofit Resources that will help amplify your cause
You are not alone. There are plenty of resources here for you. One of the top concerns non-profit organizations have is whether they can get the resources they need at an affordable price. And if they don’t have to pay anything at-all, then that’s an added benefit and truly helps to keep an organization’s bottom-line cost-effective. From social media tools to services, there are lots of help out there to amplify your cause. I’ve outlined 10 that you’re likely to need starting up a non-profit organization.
