Many people who first begin fundraising do not always know what a non-profit is, and many groups assume that it does not matter whether their organization is a non-profit or not.However, how much money you make and how you are able to use that money is determined largely by the way you are classified. A non-profit group is simply a group that is designed for a charitable purpose; no money that the group makes is used for the gain of individuals.Rather, a non-profit uses its earnings to further its goals. Groups such as the United Way, as well as groups such as the Scouts, hospitals, and mo st universities are non-profit groups. There are also many smaller non-profits such as animal shelters, human rights organizations, and women\'s shelters. In most cases, these groups try to make the world a better place in someway.In this book you\'ll learn :Who Gives Money?Figuring Out Who You are Fundraising FromFundraising Ideas: Finding the Best Ones for Your Non-Profit Developing aFundraising Plan Recruiting a Fundraising Team Staying Organized WhileFundraising Communicating with Donors: The Best Way to Raise MoneyFundraising and Technology: Can You Really Fundraise from a Computer?Secrets of Successful Fundraising: How to Raise More Money with Less HassleFundraising Mistakes that Could Get Your Non-Profit into Trouble
