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Tales of faux donors scamming charities

Robert Weiner

The following is a compilation of online discussions of faux donors trying to scam colleges, schools, and nonprofits. The donor promised his patent would completely fund the university, wipe out the national debt, and make America the happiest place on Earth. BTW beware potential donors who only correspond using cap lock.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

Also, don’t miss out on my lists for Education and Arts & Culture funders. Areas served: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont. They provide access and opportunities in education, housing, mentorship, health care, environment, and the arts. First Nations Development Institute.

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5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!

Get Fully Funded

Spend time building your donor base by doing things like online fundraisers, fundraising appeals, starting a monthly giving program, and asking folks within your network for donations. Candid’s Foundation Directory Online database provides access to over 140,000 foundation and corporate donors.

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Community Is Better than Cute Cats: How to Raise Money for Your Unsexy, but Important, Cause

NTEN

Turning friends into donors. And then, most importantly, Turning donors into fundraisers. Don't forget to follow up with donors, telling them where their money went. From child abuse to local community to arts programs, small nonprofits have been finding they can have success at fundraising online. Communicate regularly.

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Who's Behind That Voice on the Phone: Meet TechSoup Client Services

Tech Soup

They also don't provide tech support, but they can refer you to support resources from our donor partners, when available. He is a great fan of arts charities. As an AmeriCorps volunteer, she ran environmental stewardship programs for schoolchildren at Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire.

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Adding value all-around: knowing when to hire staff or engage volunteers

Twenty Hats

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), for example, prioritized diversity and community engagement in its strategic plan – and its volunteer program reflects this focus. Volunteers who assisted with membership mailings now update donor records or file important documents. Legislation and the Staff/Volunteer Question.