Running a nonprofit organization requires a lot of resources and patience. The good news is that there are lots of organizations willing to help nonprofits get on their feet and prosper.General SourcesIdealist: Resources to help you find everything from non-profit volunteers to campaigns and even non-profit speakers.NPRC: Provides guidelines about regulations that need to be followed when running or starting a non-profit organization. It also provides access and help with the forms.GuideStar: Encourages non-profit organizations to post their profiles so they can attract more attention and raise their profiles.CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: A list of useful FAQs from consulting to fundraising to funds management.Non-profit Support Center: Provides consulting and training to help non-profits.Non-profit Resource Guide: Detailed list of companies that serve non-profit organizations.FundServices: Director of non-profit fundraising programs, divided into categories depending on what a non-profit supports.Funding OpportunitiesUS Grants: A list of the types of government grants available to non-profits.Council of […]
“As an experienced non-profit professional, I know that charity fundraising to provide essential services to people in need is a constant challenge. Please be aware that millions of dollars are going to charities every year from high value vessel and yacht donations and there is no reason why some of that money shouldn’t be going to your non-profit, university, or foundation.I feel strongly that most charities and vehicle donation company’s do not have the expertise to effectively, safely, and profitably handle yacht and high value property donations. Therefore, it is essential that charities have a trusted organization with the experience, expertise, and proper facilities to process these donations in a way that complies fully with all IRS requirements. And at the same time, maximizes the income going to the charity and the potential legal tax deduction available to the donor. Action is a “for profit” corporation that has been facilitating […]
We Do Everything Reasonable to Maximize Your Legal Tax Deduction!Considering a yacht donation? We are different from our competitors in several significant ways. Whenever it will be financially beneficial for you and your charity, we will refurbish or repair your donated high value vessel – making significant material improvements to your donation. Doing so will usually increase the selling price of your donation and help you to qualify for a larger tax deduction, and usually results in larger proceeds for your charity of choice!When “significant material improvements” meet the definition of the IRS, the donor can claim a tax deduction for the full survey value of the vessel at the time of the donation.Action has several different donation programs that can be selected — when mutually agreed upon by Action, the donor and the charity. Some non-profits may wish to use the vessel to further the mission of the charity. […]