Archive | August, 2007

Belgian Waffle Fundraiser

Posted on 07 August 2007

Looking for a great food-based fundraiser that spans different hours of the day? One that will also work wonderfully as a Vegetarian meal without being obvious? Try a Belgian Waffle Fundraiser for a delicious fundraising success!

Fundraiser for Paralyzed Teen in Skiing Accident

Posted on 06 August 2007

A fund-raiser was held Saturday, July 7th for 17-year old Jared Talaga. Talaga was paralyzed in skiing accident during a spring break trip to Colorado. He is a member of the Grand Haven High School ski team. The fund-raiser titled “Life Rolls On” is the name of a national organization that supports youths that have […]

Individuals Are The Biggest Donors to Charity According to Giving USA Foundation

Posted on 03 August 2007

According to a study done by the Giving USA Foundation, individuals were the most generous contributors to charity. Individuals contributed more than 75 percent to the $295 billion in donations received by charities in 2006. Both corporate donations and bequests were down, by 2.1 percent and 7.6 percent. “Even though the 2006 sum, adjusted for […]

Flamingo Fund-raiser to Benefit Respite Care Program

Posted on 01 August 2007

The Caring Community Respite Care Program held thier third annual flamingo fund-raiser on Monday, July 9th, 2007. The bright plastic pink birds began their day at 9 a.m. at the Richmond Municipal Building for Mayor Sally Hutton. Hutton then was required to name the next recipient of the birds. Some may wonder how this unusual […]

Additional Non Profit Accounting Guidelines

Posted on 01 August 2007

Recently The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) released additional guidelines regarding how charitable organizations report expenses related to fundraising efforts. These new guidelines cover three specific situations: Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) reporting no fundraising expenses. Should an NPO report amounts charged to the NPO by a professional fundraiser gross (as fundraising expenses) or net […]

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