Kisskissbankbank How to start a successful NGO in 10 steps Photo by Ryan Libre . Ryan Libre explains how to start a successful NGO. Editor’s Note: In response to the overwhelming number of comments, author Ryan Libre has asked us to post this update on April 4, 2010: “It is amazing to see how many people have seen and commented on this article. I’ve worked with NGOs for most of my life, and even helped start a few. The following steps will help get your own NGO up and running: Step 1: Test the waters. Many new activists are ready to commit their lives to “the cause.” There’s no need to turn down the volume of your enthusiasm, but before starting your own NGO, consider joining one that does similar work for a while. If starting your own NGO really is right for you, the experience of working for an established NGO will only strengthen your resolve and direct your passion. Maybe you’ll find that NGOs are not your life calling after all. Step 2: Start on the right foot. “The leader’s main job is to make themselves obsolete.” Step 3: Clarify your goals.
Meet the Children’s Book Author: Dorinda Williams We’re looking forward to next week’s web conference, Using Books in Child Care to Connect with Military Children’s Lives. We hope you are, too! Children’s books are a uniquely powerful way to get in sync with young children’s thoughts and feelings, especially around difficult situations they may be going through. But finding just the right children’s book to address a situation can be a real challenge. During the web conference we’ll be previewing a new resource that will be available in the fall: a searchable database of children’s books that will make that task a lot easier! Included in our collection are books specifically written for young children from military families that deal with issues such as deployment or homecoming of a parent. We asked Dorinda to share more about the books she has authored, her tips for sharing those books with young children, and her vision for CTAMF. About the books How did the idea to create children’s books come about? Did you enjoy writing the books?
NGO Registration Methods in India: Trust, Society and Non profit Company NGO Registration Methods - 1 1. Trust 2. Society, and 3. Non profit Company In India non profit / public charitable organisations can be registered as trusts, societies, or a private limited non profit company, under section-25 companies. Non-profit organisations in India (a) exist independently of the state; (b) are self-governed by a board of trustees or ‘managing committee’/ governing council, comprising individuals who generally serve in a fiduciary capacity; (c) produce benefits for others, generally outside the membership of the organisation; and (d), are ‘non-profit-making’, in as much as they are prohibited from distributing a monetary residual to their own members. Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act – which is applicable uniformly throughout the Republic of India – defines ‘charitable purpose’ to include ‘relief of the poor, education, medical relief and the advancement of any other object of general public utility’. I. II. The procedure varies from state to state. III.
OperationMilitaryKids Implications of Relatives Raising Children While Parents are Deployed - Apr 5 Dr. Sandra Bailey of Montana State University is an Extension Specialist, and is Director of the Montana Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Project. Dr. • When parents in the military are deployed they often look to grandparents to take over the day-to-day caregiving role for their children. So many great resources were shared during the presentation. * If you were unable to join the live session of this web conference and have viewed this archived session, you may be eligible to receive 1.5 AFCPE CEUs (if AFC credentialed) by taking a short quiz about this sessions content. This session can be viewed on YouTube at: Veteran’s Day Thoughts-from my husband « JenREESources's Extension Blog For this Veteran’s Day, my wife asked me to write my thoughts on being a Veteran. I have served in the Nebraska Army National Guard for seven years now, and it has been a great opportunity to build myself as a person. I have been able to improve leadership skills, physical fitness, planning, self defense, and many other aspects. I had the honor of serving with Nebraska Agribusiness Development Team Two (NE ADT 2) in Afghanistan from June 2011 through May 2012. One of the best experiences from my deployment was the friendships I made within our unit. somewhere outside the wire are people that want to kill you. As a veteran, there are times when people will thank me for my service and I am not sure how to respond. On this day of remembrance, I say thank you to those I have had the opportunity to serve with, those who served before us, and those who are still in harm’s way. Like this: Like Loading...
Money Monday By Dr. Barbara O’Neill How can Personal Financial Management Program staff encourage eliminating duplicate/redundant expenses? When working with military families, Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP) staff can help service members reduce monthly expenses by pointing out possible redundant expenses. Such expenses may include cell phone service versus a land line telephone, cell phone Internet versus home computer Internet, postage stamps for bills versus online bill paying, and an automobile loan versus public transportation. An elimination of one expense over the other can yield savings for the service member. Find the answers to more military personal finance Frequently Asked Questions here.