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How To Start a Non Profit

Staff468 — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:38:00 -0600

Every non-profit starts as an idea, and requires legwork, investment and passion in order to succeed. With the proper planning, the rewards outweigh everything that it took to launch the organization.

Identify the mission of your non-profit. Why are you starting the non-profit? If the answer is, "To make money," then what you want to start is a regular business. Take time to reflect on the service your non-profit will provide, the role it will play in its community, the people who will benefit directly and indirectly from the role played by your non-profit, and the methods by which it will succeed in its mission. Write down your thoughts and revise until you feel that the statement fully and succinctly captures the purpose of your non-profit. At that point, you've successfully written a mission statement.

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How To Find Political Campaign Jobs

Sheryl209 — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 09:05:00 -0500

Working on a political campaign can be exhausting, exhilarating, frustrating, mind-numbingly tedious, thrilling, and maddening - sometimes simultaneously! However, there is no better way to submerse oneself into the world of politics. Not only is it a groundbreaking entrée into political life - it's also a fantastic line on any resume, and can be a terrific way to hone skills and gain experience in any field.

Here's how to find a job on a campaign:

How To Launch a Political Career

Sheryl209 — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:23:00 -0500

So you want to run for office? Senate, perhaps? Governor? Maybe even President?

Let's start a little closer to home, first! Many people dream of a political career, but don't know where to start. Or perhaps you're tired of just complaining about local issues, and you're ready to be a decision-maker. Whatever your circumstances, if you have the drive and the desire to launch a political career, there's a way to do it successfully.