Laken Lovely
Laken Lovely is a freelance writer and focuses much of her time on her position as the director of the LiveLovely Foundation, to help raise funds and awareness for childhood cancers and the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survival gap and she is an advocate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She is the author of the book, THROUGH CHARLIE'S EYES.
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Religion Gets the MoneyAlthough surveys says American donors believe it's most important to fund education, more than half of the funds donated to charities by Americans go to religion.
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CASA/LA Becomes an Organization to WatchLos Angeles Superior Court cut funding for the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Los Angeles (CASA/LA) almost exactly one year ago, in March 2010, making it the first CASA affiliate to become an independent and self-sustaining nonprofit.
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New Panel Holds Religious Groups AccountableSenator Charles Grassley, Iowa Representative, has combined forces with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) to improve policy and accountability within the religious sector.
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30 Year Mortgage No More?It appears that America's political parties have come to an agreement on at least one issue involved in our nation's economic crisis, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac need to be eliminated.
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Gas Prices Affecting Nonprofit BudgetsCharities that provide transportation or rely on the transporting of goods are beginning to prepare for budget cuts in response to rising gas prices.
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Benefits Are Diminishing for Nonprofit EmployeesAs the economy has headed south and the cost of healthcare has risen, nonprofit organizations have been changing plans, deferring costs and dropping insurance plans altogether.
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"Giving Day" Catching on Nationally"Giving Day" is a 24-hour holiday in which nonprofit organizations in a certain state attempt to get the highest amount of people to donate.
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A Nonprofit Business PlanBusiness Plans are excellent tools for success in an organizations development. This article provides a broad overview of how to create a business plan for your organization.
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Postal Service Hikes RatesPostage rates will increase for the first time in two years. On April seventeenth there will be a 1.47 percent race increase across the board.
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Gaming for NonprofitsOver the years, videogames have been used not only as valuable and lucrative marketing tools but also have been developed into and used as valuable learning tools.
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Best Places for Direct Mail CampaignsThe NonProfit Times released results from an examination of direct mail fundraising results over the past 10 years. You might be surprised at the identities of the top contributing ZIP codes.
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New Organization Holds Disaster Relief AccountableAccording to nonprofit experts there has been an avalanche of groups and websites forming to provide some oversight of disaster relief initiatives for the public.
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First Person: What a Republican Majority in Congress Might Mean for CharitiesAs the new Congressional staff prepares to address the debt ceiling, many government funded programs are in jeopardy.
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First Person: Nonprofit Investment Results for 2010Although organizations' 990 forms are mostly in the red, investments show signs of recovery.
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First Person: The Future of Volunteering and ImmigrationAcceptance of immigration and increase in awareness and activism could mean more support and a bright future for the nonprofit sector.
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2011 Revocations Changing Nonprofit SectorNon-profits brace for the impact of new requirements by the IRS for tax-exempt status as the time draws closer for revocations.
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Strengthen Your Organization OnlineAt a fundraising conference in Maryland, nonprofit leaders offered up their inside advice on revamping your website to attract more visitors.
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Getting Your Message HeardAt the Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation event, a panel of experts in nonprofit marketing and public relations put together a list of 11 tips to get your message out in a multi-channel market.
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USPS Denied Postage Rate IncreaseAs previously reporter, the United States Postal Service requested an average 5.6 percent rate increase that would take affect in 2011. The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has rejected this request.
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Advancing Education Online or In Person?Online education offers all of the benefits of attending class in person, including professor interaction and course material discussions. However, online classes aren't for everyone.
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Americans Leaving Less to CharityThe percentage of Americans planning to make a bequest to charity has dropped significantly, this article examines possible explanations for this decline.
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Nonprofits Use Social Media for Raising Awareness, Not FundsA recent study on the usage of social media by nonprofit organizations concluded that nonprofits were most likely to use social media tools like Facebook and Twitter to raise awareness for their cause and not necessarily raise funding.
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Using Community Partners to Provide Exposure for Your OrganizationIt is necessary for nonprofit organizations that address national issues to realize the importance of reaching out to people that can take a national cause and implement it locally because real change starts within smaller communities first.
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Nonprofit Management EducationThe benefits and necessity of continued education in nonprofit and small business education is highlighted.
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Financial Mistakes Couples MakeIt is a well-known fact that financial difficulties and disagreements are the number one reason for divorce. Set your marriage up for success by addressing the issue that is most likely to end your marriage in divorce.
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New 1099 Requirements Take Affect in 2012In following the requirements of a new provision in the healthcare reform bill, all companies, including non-profits, will see an exponential increase in paperwork and accounting.
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Do-It-Yourself Autumn WreathYou can make your own decorations for a third of the cost of store bought in less than thirty minutes and it's so easy, you don't have to be good at crafts! -
When Business is SlowEvery business goes through slow times. In this article, suggestions on how to use the slow time to improve and grow your business.
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Planning a Wedding in a Down EconomyFor the first time in ten years the average cost of an American wedding is expected to go down.
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Social Innovation Fund Under FireAs previously reported, the Corporation for National Community Service (CNCS) announced that the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) had initiated it's first round of grants, however, the SIF has found itself tangled in a controversy over conflict of interest.
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Web Based Companies Doing Good for the Nonprofit SectorMore and more companies are signing on to use their platform to help the struggling nonprofit sector and many of them are using the Internet to do so.
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Eleven Nonprofits Have Been Selected to Receive $50 Million Social Innovation FundThe Corporation for National Community Service (CNCS) recently announced that about a dozen organizations from all over America will take part in the first round of Social Innovation Fund (SIF) grants.
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Nonprofit Mailers Singled Out for Postal Rate IncreaseThe USPS has filed an exigent rate case in an effort to increase the price of postal rates starting next year. They have been pointing out classes of mail that are 'underwater' and nonprofits is one they singled out.
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Fundraisers Fear Potential Donor Research CrackdownAfter an article published by The Wall Street Journal raised questions on invasion of privacy by fundraisers researching donors, some in the nonprofit sector fear a crackdown on the information fundraisers can glean.
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Non Profit Staffing Remains ProblematicA recent survey of non-profit organizations showed that a staggering percentage of the nonprofits surveyed, 40 percent to be exact, lacked an adequate staff for delivering services and programs.
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CNN Telethon for the Gulf Falls Short in DonationsLarry King hosted a telethon on June 21st to raise money for those affected by the oil spill on the Gulf Coast. The amount of money raised during this telethon fueled speculation that donors are not giving much money to support oil spill relief efforts.
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New Legislation Aims to Boost Presence of Nonprofit SectorLegislation that could improve communication and coordination between the nonprofit sector and the federal government, if passed, will establish two new entities and gather data on the nonprofit sector.
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America's Volunteer Rate Highest in Six YearsAmericans once again have disproved the common notion that when economic times are hard, charitable and civic participation become suppressed. The number of volunteers increased 1.6 million from last year; that's the highest jump in six years.
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Decline in Charitable Giving is Less Than ExpectedThe amount of giving to charity in America didn't drop as much as the previously feared plummet in donations during the onset of the recession, proving that even in times of economic distress Americans continue to be generous to charitable causes.
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Most Important Factors for Success in a Direct Mail CampaignThe most important factor for any direct mailing campaign is having an accurate mailing list.
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Nonprofits and Public RelationsPrivate foundations have more or less shied away from actively pursuing public relations in years past, but now public relations can be used as a valuable tool to help nonprofits grow, increase and sustain giving.
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Foundations Step Up in Times of NeedAccording to a newly released study, foundations were very quick in helping with the economic crisis, releasing grants for mortgage delinquencies and then helping with unemployment.
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Social Networking Rewards and Risks for NonprofitsSocial Networking sites like Facebook and MySpace host millions of users worldwide, making them perfect tools for raising awareness of ones cause as well as for fundraising.
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Four Hundred Thousand Nonprofits to Lose Exemption StatusAs outlined in the Pension Protection Act of 2006, any organization that has tax-exempt status but has not filed a tax form for three consecutive years will lose their exemption status at midnight on May 15th.
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The IRS Focuses in on Small BusinessesScrutiny of businesses that use freelancers, specifically small businesses, on a regular basis is expected to grow.
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Grant Making Declines in 2009According to the Foundation Center in New York, grant making in 2009 was down by 8.4 percent, the largest decline they have ever recorded.
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Non-Profits Losing Funding and EmployeesThe downturn of the economy has already affected the majority of non-profits by decreases in donations. Now, for those non-profits that have an employee base, lay offs are starting to ensue.
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Advertising in Small BusinessIn a world where everything is for sale and so many businesses sell the same things, advertising is essential to most businesses success.
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Entrepreneurship in ChinaChina appears to be leading the way in terms of entrepreneurship. Although the Chinese economy has taken some big hits with it's exports going down 20% after America and Europe started struggling economically, it continues to experience economic growth.
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Healthcare Law Affects Small BusinessRecently, the votes were counted and the Healthcare Law has been passed. What small business owners need to know is how this law will affect their business immediately and in the long run.
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Using Failure as a Stepping Stone to Business SuccessInstead of seeing failure and success as two opposite entities, we should see them for what they actually are, two milestones on the same path. Failure must be accomplished before success can be achieved.
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Buy Local Campaign Encourages Big Institutions to Help Boost Small Business"Buy Local" campaigns are expanding to urge big institutions like hospitals and schools to shop at smaller locally owned stores.
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Accept Credit Cards Anywhere, AnytimeIf you are a traveling merchant, you've probably used the clunky and hardwired credit card terminals. Now, three companies: Systems from VeriFone, Mophi, and Square will allow merchants to process credit cards using their iPhones or iPod Touches.
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Create an Account with USPS and Expand Your BusinessSave your business time and money and create your online account with USPS. The benefits to yourself and your business are outlined.
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Obama Continues to Focus on Small Business GrowthPresident Obama urges that small business growth is the key to reviving our economy and decreasing unemployment.
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Bailed Out Banks Continue to Cut Small Business LoansAccording to a recent U.S. Treasury report, the nations largest banks (including Bank of America) cut their small business lending balance by $1 billion in November. November makes the seventh straight month of these drops.
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Establishing a GrantA 'how to' article for entities establishing grants.
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Communication is Key to a Successful BusinessThe mantra in real estate is "location, location, location" and the mantra for running and expanding a quality business is "communication, communication, communication."
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Small Business OutsourcingOutsourcing is generally defined as subcontracting to a third party company. The two key reasons for outsourcing are time and money. In order to save yourself and your business time and money you should definitely consider outsourcing.
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Small Businesses Will Benefit from Bank of America's PledgeBank of America's Chief Executive, Ken Lewis, recently announced that Bank of America intends to increase small business lending by five billion dollars in 2010.
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Fundraising for BeginnersWhen any business or organization is getting on its feet, especially non-profit organizations, usually during the first five years, the biggest question on the administrations mind is, "how are we going to get money to keep this going?"
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Increase Awareness of Your Business or ProductThere is no one-size-fits-all strategy for promoting a business or product, but this article provides you with an overview of strategies for promotional purposes.
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Is There a Secret to Success?Many entrepreneurs or business owners dream that one day their business will break through and become the new "it" business of it's category. Figure out how you can break through.
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Starting a Nonprofit QuicklyThe title of this article may seem to those that are knowledgeable on what it takes to start a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to be a complete contradiction. However, it is possible to get a non-profit organization started quickly.
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The Cure for Cancer?Recently, there has been buzz surrounding John Kanzius and the machine he created that could possibly cure cancer.
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Writing Through GriefTherapeutic writing can help you move through grief and find a better understanding of your emotions and life situations.
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Grieving SiblingsThe sibling relationship is among the most important in our lives, however, surviving siblings are often neglected in the grieving process. -
The AYA Cancer Survival GapApproximately 70,000 people between the ages of 14 and 39 are diagnosed each year. Unfortunately, their survival rates are the lowest of any age group.
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Cane RidgeA recurring dream takes Suzanne far from home to discover the answers to questions that have been secretly pulling at her for as long as she could remember.
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Dealing with a Life-Threatening DiseaseA diagnosis doesn't come with instructions. Often times, you will not know what to expect next and there are constant twist and turns along the way. Find in this article, valuable resources and advice to help you along the path to survival.