Shifting from an expense-based to an output-based approach was no trivial matter, and it caused a great deal of insecurity among managers of
non-profit organizations. The process of making the transition from a purely "average-cost" to an interval of purchase prices was a direct consequence of this insecurity.
Maintaining liquidity reserve in the
non-profit organization is a result of belief that the value of lost income on account of interest will be recompensed by the benefits for incumbents of
non-profit organization [Kim 1998, Lee 1990].
RT: What is your view on technology for
non-profit organizations?
As a
non-profit organization, it serves many masters.
There are two broad types of
non-profit organizations: charities and the non-profits that are not charities.
Surfrider is a
non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches.
BIOSIS is a
non-profit organization that offers information services, including databases and customized information products, for the global life sciences community.
The Charitable Emporium helps bring this tool to
non-profit organizations as part of their overall fund raising efforts.
The Brazil office of the world's largest software company also encourages volunteer work for
non-profit organizations. It is especially active with the Comite para a Democratizacao da Informatica, which teaches information technology skills to the poor.
According to the Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications Ministry, while two in five
non-profit organizations under the jurisdiction of central government agencies operate their own Web sites, only 1% of them put financial data and other operational information on the Web.
EVERY YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, a constantly growing number of
non-profit organizations use advertising techniques for the promotion of political candidates, social or philanthropic causes, university, hospital, and religious services (Fine, 1992).
This all-new fundraising research aid helps grantseekers discover potential funding sources by listing the foundations that have supported other
non-profit organizations.