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Fundraising for a Mission Trip

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Fundraising for a mission trip is a great way to get active and keep involved in your church. Mission trips are mutually beneficial. Both the group receiving the help and the group providing the help come out feeling good about the whole experience.

In the months prior to your mission trip begin to advertise your event with posters and flyers. You... (Read All)

Should Nonprofits Increase Their Focus on Advocacy?

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The explosive growth of nonprofit advocacy and public policy groups in the last thirty years has coincided with the expansion of government. There are currently more than 1000 nonprofit organizations classified by the IRS as working to change public opinion and public policy. Three-fourths of the 1,200 public policy research organizations were founded after 1970 emphasizes Johnson (2007). They perform an invaluable role. Nonprofits operate with "non-distributional restraint" offers donors and... (Read All)

Old Colony Elderly Services to Hold âelder Care Expo for Seniors and Their ...

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Expo is designed to broaden the communityâs awareness about resources available to help manage elder care issues. Throughout the day, attendees can visit information booths that promote good health and well-being and receive free health screenings.

At 11 a.m., Allen C. Waltman, M.D., Director, Geriatrics, Signature Healthcare PrimaryCare Affiliates will present the workshop âPrimary Care in the Elderlyâ. Dr. Waltman is Board certified by the American Board of Interna... (Read All)

Babysitting Course to be Held at Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield on April 12th

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

DATELINE: MARSHFIELD, MAâ¦ In conjunction with EMS Academy of Marshfield, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will hold a babysitting course for children ages 11 to 17 years old on Saturday, April 12th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The âBLAST Babysitter Lessons and Safety Trainingâ course will instruct the students in:

â¢ Proper first aid procedures for common childhood emergencies
â¢ Fundamentals of emergency care procedures such as choking and CPR
â¢ ... (Read All)

California Disaster Relief: Support National Voad Members

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

''Aidmatrix is working with the California Office of Emergency Services on relief efforts for the wildfire victims. The State requests donations be made through the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD). Click here to share your support ''

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How Business Can Help the Poor

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This small, private company is a good example of how any business can share its wealth between its employees and other external parties who need help such as rural communities in third world countries.

The company was founded by an Englishman and his German wife who are risking part of their retirement savings to invest in Tanzania. They have grounded a sa... (Read All)

Nursing in Crisis: How Hospitals are Dealing With the Shortage

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Current State of Nursing

Healthcare delivery has undergone critical change over the last several years, and the nursing profession has changed along with it. The end result: A reduction in the supply of qualified, experienced nurses. Those who remain are working under conditions of heavier case loads, technological complexity and increased acuity of patients. A condition which once warranted a lengthy in-patient stay is now treated on an out-patient basis, largely becaus... (Read All)

Babysitting Course to be Held at Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield on February 24th

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The âBLAST Babysitter Lessons and Safety Trainingâ course will instruct the students in:

â¢ Proper first aid procedures for common childhood emergencies
â¢ Fundamentals of emergency care procedures such as choking and CPR
â¢ Proper response to common childhood behavioral changes
â¢ The types of games and toys appropriate for each age group
â¢ How to childproof a room according to the age of the child
â¢ How to meet all of a childâs needs properl... (Read All)

Internationally Known Journalist and Educator to Speak at Banquet and Fund-raiser to Support ...

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The banquet will take place on Saturday, March 29, 6 p.m. at the Samuel Fuller School, 6 Plympton Street, Middleborough, Mass. The event will be catered by the Lobster Trap Restaurant, a regional favorite based in Bourne, Mass. Contribution is $30 per person and goes directly to the new schoolâs scholarships to help defray the costs for families.

Belz frequently writes and speaks on Christian education. JOEL BELZ is founder of WORLD magazine, serving also with God's World Public... (Read All)

Safe Boating Course to be Held at Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The course will be held on Saturday, April 12th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Sunday, April 13th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. There is no charge for the course.

Mike Devine of the Boys and Girls Club Development board, who is a licensed captain, will lead the course.

The Safe Boating course conforms to the Massachusetts Environmental Police Regulations for the safe operation of boats, personal water craft and sailboats.

Upon successful completion of the course, part... (Read All)

7 Ways to Make your Fundraising Letter Effective

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Fundraising letters are so much more than just a simple request for a donation. These letters really are a great sales letter with a great sales pitch that hooks the reader and has them opening their wallets and donating before they set the letter down. A quality well written fundraising letter can be the key to any successful fundraising campaign.

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âtexas Hold âemâ Tournament at Venus II in Marshfield to Benefit Boys and Girls ...

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Registration for the event starts at 5 p.m. at the Venus II, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. The tournament begins promptly at 6 p.m. and buy-in is $100.

Pre-register for the event at the Venus II, or by visiting or calling the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield at 781-834-2582.

The 1,000 member strong Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield provides the areaâs youth between the ages of 6-18 with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment.
F... (Read All)

Mayor Delivers Meals on Wheels in âmayors for Mealsâ National Initiative

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

âMarch For Mealsâ is the Meals on Wheels Association of Americaâs national campaign to increase public awareness, recruit new volunteers and encourage local fundraising. Old Colony Elderly Services participates in this campaign each year, and this year, a special component was added.

March 19th was deemed âMayors For Mealsâ day. On this designated day, Mayor Harrington, along with over 1000 mayors across the country, showed their support for the Meals On Wheels program i... (Read All)

Flea Market Fundraising

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Fundraising is a necessary evil for most non-profit organizations such as churches and small ministries. With just a little bit of imagination the ways to fundraise are endless. Ideally you would receive gifts of sponsorship from your supporters and you would never have to fundraise again. But in the real world fundraising is part of life.

One gre... (Read All)

Powered by Intellect and Driven by Values

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

POWERED BY INTELLECT AND DRIVEN BY VALUES

BY PROF M S RAO ACADEMIC GUIDE, ICFAI UNIVERSITY, INDIA

"Be the change you want to see in the world", Mahatma Gandhi.

The Infosys Technologies Ltd. (Infosys) selected the author along with other faculties from various professional colleges across Andhra Pradesh for 5-day workshop from 23 t... (Read All)

âjumping Over Caregiving Hurdlesâ

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

DATELINE: BRAINTREE, MASSâ¦ South Shore Elder Services will cover topics such as handling stress and coping with challenging behaviors of a loved one to strained family relations and lack of support, in their upcoming âJumping Over Caregiving Hurdlesâ seminar.

The seminar will be held on Thursday, March 27th from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at South Shore Elder Services, 159 Bay State Drive in Braintree.

Caregivers who are caring for a parent or other loved one will l... (Read All)

Boot Camp for New Dads Receives Grant From Pacific Life Foundation

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The grant will be used to develop tools for outreach and marketing to âdads-to-beâ in communities across the U.S.

âWeâd like to thank the Pacific Life Foundation for their generous donation and their commitment to helping men âhit the ground crawlingâ in their new role as fathers,â said Greg Bishop, founder and Head Coach of Boot Camp for New Dads. Research has shown that if men get involved early, they are more likely to stay engaged with their kids and continue t... (Read All)

Non-profit...or not Just not Profiting?

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Do you run a church or non-profit organization? Is your organization donation-based? Is your company a 501(C)3? If you run a non-profit, you might be surprised at the changes in landscape that can help you create an online experience that would even surpass secular businesses. The goal, of course, would be to help you develop better affinity and loyalty for your donors and give them a reason to continue supporting your cause â whatever that may be.

One of the big barriers to non... (Read All)

Rallying the Troops: Keys to Not-for-profit Management Success

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Despite what some may believe management of a not-for-profit company is not a walk in the park. There is financial management, staff responsibilities, ensuring your company files all the correct regulatory filings, donor management, and volunteer coordination. Often times not-for-profit management become such a daunting task that you tend to let things ... (Read All)

Theresa Nichols Named Boys and Girls Club of Marshfieldâsâvolunteer of the Monthâ

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Ms. Nichols, whose daughter Clara is a member of the club, heard that the boys and girls of the club wanted to participate in the Marshfield Community Christmas Telethon. Since there wasnât anyone on the clubâs staff with a strong musical background, Ms. Nichols immediately volunteered to work with approximately 20 children ranging in age from 6-14 and preparing them for their live performance on the telethon.

The kids had a great time performing while learning a valuable le... (Read All)

Rummage Sale Church Fundraising

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

It is a simple concept lets have a garage sale. An average family can raise as much as one â two hundred dollars with a weekend garage sale. Now letâs take that idea and apply it to a church with an average attendance of 100 people. How much money do you think this sale would raise?

A church with an average attendance of 100 people can easily ra... (Read All)

The Perfect Fundraiser - Make Money by Making a Difference

Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Over the years I have donated thousands of dollars to all kinds of groups to help raise money. I am on some kind of list because I get tons of solicitations each day. Donor fatigue has set in. There is so much need and we can only give so much. The problem with fund raising is that the person who gives doesn't get anything of value back othe... (Read All)

Fundraiser Planning Guide

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

All fundraisers need to have a firm plan set in place before the fundraising begins. By following this fundraiser planning guide your fundraiser will have a higher successes rate.

First thing to set is the dates for your fundraiser. Your fundraiser must have a beginning, middle and an end. If you find that your fundraiser has not made the money you... (Read All)

PROVIDING ON-GOING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER VOLUNTEERS