Posted: March 18th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Non-profit Organization | No Comments »Would you like to spend interesting time in an exotic country knowing that you help to protect one charismatic species? If yes, we are looking for you.
The Tarsius Project focuses on research and conservation of endangered primate species, the Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) in-situ, in area of origin. We focus on radio-telemetry of the Philippine tarsier, study of their communication and also conservation education of local people focus on tarsiers and nature conservation. These are the topics where we welcome your help. We are looking for volunteers working in research or conservation education together with Czech-Filipino team. Minimal fieldwork period of is one months any time during 2010 starting in January.
See www.tarsiusproject.org for more information on the project.
Posted: March 17th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Non-profit Organization | No Comments »
Non profit Fund raisers
If you are a non-profit organization, you can use online resources to setup a quick way to accept money. Donors can pay by credit card or online bank account checks. It is safe and convenient and it reduces a lot of hassle for the donors.
Here are a few resources for you:
https://www.paypal-portal.com/charity/
http://www.echo-inc.com/nonprofit_donations_internet.html
http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/u/happydonors.htm
Make sure your messaging is clear, your organization mission succinct and clearly articulate how the money you are raising will be used. Donor frustration is really high with most non-profit websites who miss this clarity test. Here are some resources to drive the point home: http://www.useit.com/alertbox/nonprofit-donations.html
Don’t turn away your donors, make the “donate now” button as easy to use and hassle free as possible – avoid having long registration process.