:''This page is an encyclopedia article on fundraising; for fundraising on Wikipedia, see [http://wikimediafoundation.org/fundraising our fundraising page], or read about [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/What_we_use_the_money_for how we use the money].'' Fundraising is the term referring to the process of soliciting and gathering money by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies. Although fundraising typically refers to efforts to gather funds for not-for-profit organizations, it is sometimes used to refer to the identification and solicitation of investors or other sources of capital for for-profit enterprised. Fundraising is the primary way that non-profit organizations obtain the money for their operations. These operations can involve a very broad array of concerns such as religion or philanthropy groups such as research organizations, public broadcastings, and political campaigns. When special events are arranged to raise funds, they are often known as fund drives, pledge drives, or, sometimes when television is involved, telethons. Some examples of charitable organizations include student scholarship merit awards for sports or academics achievement, humanitarian concerns, disaster relief, human rights, research, and other social issues. Equally important are fundraising efforts by virtually every recognized religious group throughout the world. These efforts are organized on a local, national, and global level. Sometimes, such funds will go exclusively toward assisting the basic needs of others, while money may at other times be used only for evangelism. Usually, religious organizations mix the two, which can sometimes cause tension. Fundraising also plays a major role in political campaigns which, despite numerous campaign finance reform laws, continues to be a highly controversial topic in United States politics. Political action committees (PACs) are the best-known organizations that back candidates and political party, though others such as 527 groups also have an impact. While public broadcasters are completely government-funded in much of the world, there are many countries where some funds must come from donations from the public. Pledge drives commonly occur about three times each year, usually lasting one to two weeks each time. Viewership and listenership often declines significantly during funding periods, so special programming may be aired in order to keep regular viewers and listeners interested. (Commercial television interestingly has a similar situation to this, known as sweeps). Fundraising organizations in the United States are given a specific designation by the Internal Revenue Service, noted as 501(c)(3), as a nonprofit organization. A fundraising organization must outline a mission statement, which states its main purpose and objectives, and its overall policies. Major organizations will list the programs with which it is involved in, the kind of funding it receives, and how it allocates its expenses. In addition these organizations are rated annually for both efficiency and compliance by the American Institute of Philanthropy and other watchdog groups. Many non-profit organizations receive some annual funding from a financial endowment, which is a large sum of money that is usually investment to generate a sizable amount of interest each year. Endowments are generally created when a sizable gift is received from an individual or family, often as directed in a Will (law) upon the death of a family member. Corporation entities also may also contribute to endowments, which are often handled by charitable organizations known as foundations. While fundraising often obtains money in the form of gifts, money may also be generated by selling a product of some kind. Girl Scouts are well-known for selling cookies in order to generate funds. ==Some prominent charitable fundraising events== * Band Aid (band) (1984), Live Aid (1985) and Sport Aid (1986), for famine relief in Ethiopia * the annual Terry Fox Run, in honour of Terry Fox, for cancer research in Canada * Comic Relief in the United Kingdom ==External links== *[http://www.fundraisingplans.com/ Fund Raising Plans for schools and youth groups] *[http://www.charitywatch.org/ American Institute of Philanthropy] *[http://www.bbb.com/ Better Business Bureau] *[http://www.charitynavigator.com/ Charity Navigator]
Is there a reason that this "article" is a blatant spamvertising page for Wikipedia? I can think of a million other charities (i.e. Red Cross) that would like a link here too. The example of "Wikipedia's merchandise at Cafe Press" as a method of fundraising is blatant spam and in poor taste, IMHO. *I have to disagree. I think that this page needs major work. For example, there are legitimate fundraising organizations in America and they have a specific designation: 501(c)3. There is a standard "rule of thumb" for operating expenditures such as salaries, campaigns, staff, and et.cetera versus the funds that are generated and actually do go to the sources that are pledged. I think that needs to be clarified in this entry. This is NOT spamvertising at all. The category should not only includes the definition of what a fundraising organization is, but also a charitable foundation, the process of grant writing, and more. So...instead of linking the Red Cross for example, it would be just as easy to link a site that actually rates the top fundraising organizations - and what the criteria are. Finally...the worst of fundraising. How can you NOT consider an article on what happens when a charitable organization goes awry? There are so many examples, from the above-mentioned telemarketers, to the spate of evangelical rise and declines in the 1990's. in my NOT so humble opinion, this is an extraordinarily important stub that could use some very creative and careful planning to give it the justice that it deserves. Thanks, alisonsage. **You are not viewing the same version I commented on. User:Smadnani 17:58, 30 Dec 2004 (UTC) **Oh. Ahem. Glad to hear it. (big blush) Thanks for the help link, btw. Very useful and appreciated! User:allie have to figure out the date stamp thing...give me a day or two.
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:''This page is an encyclopedia article on fundraising; for fundraising on Wikipedia, see [http://wikimediafoundation.org/fundraising our fundraising page], or read about [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/What_we_use_the_money_for how we use the money].'' Fundraising is the term referring to the process of soliciting and gathering money by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies. Although fundraising typically refers to efforts to gather funds for not-for-profit organizations, it is sometimes used to refer to the identification and solicitation of investors or other sources of capital for for-profit enterprised. Fundraising is the primary way that non-profit organizations obtain the money for their operations. These operations can involve a very broad array of concerns such as religion or philanthropy groups such as research organizations, public broadcastings, and political campaigns. When special events are arranged to raise funds, they are often known as fund drives, pledge drives, or, sometimes when television is involved, telethons. Some examples of charitable organizations include student scholarship merit awards for sports or academics achievement, humanitarian concerns, disaster relief, human rights, research, and other social issues. Equally important are fundraising efforts by virtually every recognized religious group throughout the world. These efforts are organized on a local, national, and global level. Sometimes, such funds will go exclusively toward assisting the basic needs of others, while money may at other times be used only for evangelism. Usually, religious organizations mix the two, which can sometimes cause tension. Fundraising also plays a major role in political campaigns which, despite numerous campaign finance reform laws, continues to be a highly controversial topic in United States politics. Political action committees (PACs) are the best-known organizations that back candidates and political party, though others such as 527 groups also have an impact. While public broadcasters are completely government-funded in much of the world, there are many countries where some funds must come from donations from the public. Pledge drives commonly occur about three times each year, usually lasting one to two weeks each time. Viewership and listenership often declines significantly during funding periods, so special programming may be aired in order to keep regular viewers and listeners interested. (Commercial television interestingly has a similar situation to this, known as sweeps). Fundraising organizations in the United States are given a specific designation by the Internal Revenue Service, noted as 501(c)(3), as a nonprofit organization. A fundraising organization must outline a mission statement, which states its main purpose and objectives, and its overall policies. Major organizations will list the programs with which it is involved in, the kind of funding it receives, and how it allocates its expenses. In addition these organizations are rated annually for both efficiency and compliance by the American Institute of Philanthropy and other watchdog groups. Many non-profit organizations receive some annual funding from a financial endowment, which is a large sum of money that is usually investment to generate a sizable amount of interest each year. Endowments are generally created when a sizable gift is received from an individual or family, often as directed in a Will (law) upon the death of a family member. Corporation entities also may also contribute to endowments, which are often handled by charitable organizations known as foundations. While fundraising often obtains money in the form of gifts, money may also be generated by selling a product of some kind. Girl Scouts are well-known for selling cookies in order to generate funds. ==Some prominent charitable fundraising events== * Band Aid (band) (1984), Live Aid (1985) and Sport Aid (1986), for famine relief in Ethiopia * the annual Terry Fox Run, in honour of Terry Fox, for cancer research in Canada * Comic Relief in the United Kingdom ==External links== *[http://www.fundraisingplans.com/ Fund Raising Plans for schools and youth groups] *[http://www.charitywatch.org/ American Institute of Philanthropy] *[http://www.bbb.com/ Better Business Bureau] *[http://www.charitynavigator.com/ Charity Navigator]
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Is there a reason that this "article" is a blatant spamvertising page for Wikipedia? I can think of a million other charities (i.e. Red Cross) that would like a link here too. The example of "Wikipedia's merchandise at Cafe Press" as a method of fundraising is blatant spam and in poor taste, IMHO. *I have to disagree. I think that this page needs major work. For example, there are legitimate fundraising organizations in America and they have a specific designation: 501(c)3. There is a standard "rule of thumb" for operating expenditures such as salaries, campaigns, staff, and et.cetera versus the funds that are generated and actually do go to the sources that are pledged. I think that needs to be clarified in this entry. This is NOT spamvertising at all. The category should not only includes the definition of what a fundraising organization is, but also a charitable foundation, the process of grant writing, and more. So...instead of linking the Red Cross for example, it would be just as easy to link a site that actually rates the top fundraising organizations - and what the criteria are. Finally...the worst of fundraising. How can you NOT consider an article on what happens when a charitable organization goes awry? There are so many examples, from the above-mentioned telemarketers, to the spate of evangelical rise and declines in the 1990's. in my NOT so humble opinion, this is an extraordinarily important stub that could use some very creative and careful planning to give it the justice that it deserves. Thanks, alisonsage. **You are not viewing the same version I commented on. User:Smadnani 17:58, 30 Dec 2004 (UTC) **Oh. Ahem. Glad to hear it. (big blush) Thanks for the help link, btw. Very useful and appreciated! User:allie have to figure out the date stamp thing...give me a day or two.
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