The predictions for 2009 are not looking too good for anyone, especially nonprofits. Funding will continue to decline this year and people will tighten their wallets as unemployment continues to rise. In Phoenix, city funded programs deemed uncritical are the first to go like the Shemer Art Gallery I was hoping to exhibit my artwork in this year. However, that doesn't bother me nearly as much as the five senior centers being eliminated. Where are all these people supposed to go? What could be more important than taking care of elderly human beings who can't help themselves and have no one to take care of them? However, the economy isn't bleak for everyone.
Not surprisingly, during a national economic downturn and amidst the Great American Bailout, Congress voted to give themselves raises and now the Federal Judges want one. It's a good time to be on the political welfare system. No one can really blame Congress because the public keeps voting the same folks back into office to do the same things they have for decades (insert your own list here). The bipartisan team of elected public servants come together on at least one item of business: Giving themselves raises. Sheesh wouldn't you do the same?
I am not here to depress everyone, but to shed a ray of light in the gray skies of greed and selfishness. Fortunately for the human race, there are smart and compassionate people out there with programs available to nonprofits. To help you find them, I will provide you with a couple of great resources to start. Over this next year (in the membership to come) I will hunt and root out as many great finds I can and share them with you to help your organization and you as the individual on your journey to save money and continue your services to others.
Grassroots.org (Excellent resource for 501c3 non profits to have FREE website hosting among access to volunteer professional services. I can even help you build and maintain your website.)
Techsoup.org (A resource for professional software programs for nonprofits. Some are free and some are deeply discounted. Lots of free advice available.)
Microsoft.com (Lots of great free document templates for your personal and business life to help you organize.)
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