Check out these websites!
Use these for yourself BUT ALSO forward them onto others!
www.GiftsinKind.org Gifts in Kind International is the largest nonprofit organization in the United States that distributes in kind contributions from Corporations. It assists to effectively and efficiently donate top quality products/services to nonprofit organizations worldwide. Contributions include office equipment, supplies, computers, software, building materials including construction materials, appliances, fixtures, and furniture, products for youth programs (arts and crafts supplies, books, computers labs, and recreational supplies and equipment), and items such as clothing and personal care products used by shelters, nursing homes, and similar facilities.
www.GrantStation.org Access to tens of thousands of grant-making sources for a price (watch for quarterly discounts).
www.overnightprint.com Free business cards and other items.
www.techsoup.com Greatly reduced prices on computer-related packages, word-processing, etc.
www.NAEIR.org The website of the National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources.
www.TECHmd.org Technical Exchange for Christian Healthcare is a membership association focused on Health Clinics and related products. Join for +-$140 annual and receive weekly lists of products available that their members get for Free (only the cost of shipping to deliver the products), and information on product distribution to members.
www.independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.html This is a valuable site for many things--however, this link is for finding the value of a volunteer hour in your State.
www.ShareNetworkMO.org This easy to use Resource Directory could be your "One Stop" for links to local community resources. Check it out today. Each state has their own so you may need to google something similar for your state.
www.RACOnline.org Rural Assistance Center. An abundance of resources available to help rural communities and many links...
www.OurCommunityMakeover.com This is a wonderful organization made up of professional architects, builders, financers, capital campaign consultants, and others that help cities, municipalities, communuties, and neighborhoods with restoration and refurbishing access.
www.iDonate.com idonate.com facilitates your being able to accept cars, stocks, etc. contributions for a small fee.
www.SendJoyToday.com An online hold-in-your-hand greeting card system you can use to say “thank you” to funders in a very powerful way. Use the system to give appreciation to your volunteers, staff, or anyone! Use it for residual income that can become enormous. The system has over 12,000 cards to choose from OR upload your digital photos and design your own card. After typing in your message you click the send button and the company prints a beautiful card (valued at about $4 in the store) stuffs them, addresses them in blue ink, stamps them (a real stamp) and mails them for you. The cards are $1.50 or less plus postage. Try sending a sample free card or two at: www.sendjoytoday.com or call Darryl Manning at: (405) 413-5447. He'll answer your questions, coach you to get started, or help you.
www.GoodSearch.com This is the giving entity owned by Yahoo! Provides residual income as you and your constituents search online. Use this search engine and make money as you do! Tell others to use it and give your church/school/charity as the recipient! www.GoodShop.com is a similar residual producing site that gives you income from sales you help generate!
www.ChristianFoundationGrants.com The largest online Christian-funding database available for a "fair" price. More than 4,400 entires that are not always common in other lists of funders. An excellent online investment.
www.LifeStewardMinistries.org Excellent resources specifically for Pregnancy Resource Centers BUT the information/process is great across the board for everyone!
www.MultiplyingTalents.com Information and consulting at a reasonable price to help you incorporate your nonprofit and access a 501(c)(3) at a fair price! The more you do for yourself, the less you pay for the help.
www.Grants.gov Clearing house for federal grants. Even if you don't qualify OR apply, this will provide you great newly-released information, updates, and statistics.
www.UPCsites.org Get a website for only the hosting fee and learn via tutorials to do YOUR website yourself!
www.gsa.gov Learn about government auctions of cars, products, materials, etc. . .
www.craigslist.com Find products and items in your area at incredibly cheap/reduced pricing.
www.modestneeds.org A simple compassionate way to help the working poor get back on their feet. A little change makes a HUGE difference. Remember, giving IS receiving. A GREAT model--check it out!
