Find Free Stuff! FASTEN has launched a new resource--Find Free Stuff—for faith-based nonprofits. This department includes detailed information on: - National clearinghouses that FBOs can join for free (or cheaply) that provide them access to donations made by individuals and corporations. Inventories typically include such items as office furniture, office supplies, and clothing.
- Organizations from whom FBOs can gain free (or significantly discounted) computers, computer-related equipment, software, and technology consulting.
- Organizations offering free professional clothing to low-income men and women seeking employment.
If your FBO needs equipment, computers, supplies or free consulting, the Find Free Stuff department can help. Click here to visit it.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Second Annual Faith and Community Institute Day sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Faith-Based Task Force and the Faith-Based initiative of the Points of Light Foundation will be held in Washington, DC on August 3, 2005. (The conference is being held in conjunction with CNCS and Points of Light’s annual national conference on volunteering and service.) Registration fee: $25. This event is being co-sponsored by FASTEN, Hope worldwide, KAIROS, and We Care America, among others. The 2004-2005 “Partners in Transformation” Awards Ceremony will be held during an afternoon plenary session.
Samaritan Award Contest On-Line Applications Now Being Accepted The Acton Institute’s Center for Effective Compassion sponsors an annual contest for nonprofits engaged in community social services called the Samaritan Awards. U.S. charities that accept little or no government funding and that serve individuals should apply for the $10,000 first prize and additional organization capacity building prizes from nationally acclaimed consultants and services. All entries will be featured in the Center for Effective Compassion’s online Guide to Effective Compassion. For more information and to apply, click here. The application deadline is June 30, 2005.
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To be a successful fundraiser, you need to be able to tell your story effectively and persuasively. It is important to learn, in particular, how to generate favorable media coverage for your organization. Stories and articles in print or on the radio/TV provide additional “gold stars” for you to show off to potential donors. Margot Friedman of Dupont Circle Communications has just finished training a small nonprofit in launching a media relations department. To help other programs, she’s posting free materials online, including the article, “How to Create News and Pitch Stories.” Click here.  |
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