Articles for category: Nonprofit Information

How to Stop Phone Solicitors from Calling

The problem with phone solicitors did not completely end when the do not call list was developed. First of all, it can take weeks to appear on the list after a new phone number is established. Secondly, some organizations are legally allowed to keep calling without invitation. Charitable organizations are on that list, and even ...

Things to Donate to Women’s Shelters

Imagine it. A woman arrives at a shelter with her children in tow. She is battered and bruised, and she has nothing..only what she is wearing. She is sure he meant to kill her this time and she had to leave..had to make a break for it. There was no time to pack anything. This ...

How to Paint a Beach Scene

Painting a beach scene for the Hawaiian Cub Scout Blue and Gold may be easier than you think! Materials: Paper, Canvas, or Wood, dimensions chosen by you (I use acrylic paint.) Blue paint Brown paint Yellow paint White paint Purple paint Pencil Paint brush I used donated end roll newsprint paper to make this painting. ...

Volunteer Fire Department Fundraising Ideas

Fundraisers can be a life-line for struggling volunteer fire departments. With their operating costs rising and their budgets getting cut, a good fundraiser can bring in some much needed income. Event Fundraisers The event fundraiser is a good one because it is getting your community involved in your department. Selling food is a popular fundraiser. ...

Where to Donate in Las Vegas

table { font-size: 10pt;}Goodwill Of Southern Nevada http://www.sngoodwill.org/ Donation Hot Line: 702-214-2059 Goodwill has numerous locations throughout the Vegas valley. Check the website for the closest donation location to you by simply entering your zip code. They offer both retail locations where donations can be dropped off, as well as trucks parked in grocery store ...

Secret Sister Program & Questionnaire

The secret sisters program is a great way of making new friends. Recently we have started the program where I attend worship. Since it was my brain child, I did the prep work. I spent several hours scouring the Internet trying to find a secret sister questionnaire, but I didn’t have much luck. So, after ...

How to Support Your Deployed Soldier

It can be a very trying experience to see a loved one off on a military deployment. The countdown ticker seems to move so slowly, while your life back home just doesn’t seem the same. It’s difficult for your soldier, too! The best thing you can do while your loved one is overseas is to ...

Tips to Prepare You For Acting Auditions

So you want to be a star. Or maybe just a community player. No matter how far up the strata of celebrity, you must know how to audition to land a spot. Here are some tricks to help you succeed: Early Bird Gets The Part Okay, so being early doesn’t automatically reward you with that ...