IN THIS ISSUE

TechSoup's Award Winning Website: Nonprofit Technological Information

A Better Fundraiser: New No-Risk Internet Based Fundraising Company

People Behind the Cause: RADD President, Erin Meluso

Skookum Educational Programs: Offering Training & Jobs to Disabled Workers

MissionFish Swims in Depths of eBay: Turning In-Kind Contributions Into Cash

Marching Toward Spring: March Links to Notable Campaigns

Art Quotient Student Art Contest: Improving your AQ?

John Lennon Legacy Lives On: Educational Touring Bus Inspires Students

Resources: TechSoup TKO’s High-Tech Headaches

Known simply as THE Technology Website for Nonprofits, TechSoup serves up crucial computer related content in sixteen categories. They also provide a philanthropic product service called DiscounTech. This program makes donated and discounted technology products available to nonprofit organizations with 501c3 status.

Ideas: A Better Fundraiser - An Idea By Any Other Name Couldn’t Be As Good

Three enterprising women use their personal and professional backgrounds to create…A Better Fundraiser. A wonderful concept offering a no-risk, internet-based fundraising option that allows participants to buy things they want while helping a cause they believe in. This opportunity provides parental peace of mind while children participate in charitable fundraising drives.

People Behind the Cause: Erin Melusa RADDically Increasing Public Awareness About Road Safety

The president of RADD, Erin Melusa discusses unique challenges faced by Publicity Driven Charities. She provides insightful answers to questions about successfully securing Celebrity Spokespeople and offers background information about RADD.

Causes: Skookum Educational Programs: Very Good Services for Disabled Workers

Chinook Jargon for Very Good, Skookum is a word that’s been applied to a variety of Pacific Northwest products, none as aptly as the nonprofit organization Skookum Educational Programs. Check out their Jump Rope Company, Janitorial Business, and the Working Image Boutique.

MissonFish: Stocking Proverbial Fisheries for Nonprofits with eBay

MissionFish & eBay team up to provide powerful tools for the nonprofit community. They’ve developed The Giving Assistant and Giving Works to offer nonprofits a way to turn in-kind contributions into valuable funds, allow sellers to donate a portion of their revenue to worthy causes, and a system to alert shoppers that buying designated merchandise helps support charitable works.

Marching Towards Spring: March Links to Notable Campaigns

March is Arts in Education Month, Music in Our Schools Month and St. Patrick’s Day!

• The Muscular Dystrophy Association's Annual St. Patrick's Day Campaign
  
  This is the 21st year the MDA has used Shamrocks Against Dystrophy as a way to increase awareness about Muscular Dystrophy, raise funds, and promote designated drivers on a holiday linked to all things green...including beer. Millions of shamrocks will be displayed in restaurants, stores, and other businesses across the U.S.A
  
• The Council for Art Education, Inc
  
  They have been promoting Youth in Art Month since 1961. Find out how they increase awareness, funding, and participation in youth art programs and how you can get involved.
  
• Providing Patronage for Children's Art: Art Quotient & Fundraisers.Com
  
  Fundraisers.Com is sponsoring a new Kindergarten through Seventh Grade classification for Art Quotient's competition. The Art of Giving is the theme and submissions must portray an aspect of altruism or philanthropy. We believe it's never too early to teach children about supporting worthy causes.
  
• The National Association for Music Education
  
  This organization focuses attention on student musicians across the country during Music on Our Schools Month. Learn more about this organization and their efforts to keep opportunities for young musicians alive.
  
• Lennon Legacy Lives On With A Little Help From Many Friends
  
  The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus criss-crosses across the United States offering students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with state of the art recording and multi-media equipment. Find out how to schedule a stop at your school.

Due to popular demand the prize closet will remain open until the end of March. Check it out now!

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