Part of scrutinizing a charity to determine whether it’s worthy of your donation or your time is determining what exactly a charity is—and if it’s any different from a nonprofit. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but should they be? Ideally, no. Because, while all charities are nonprofits, not all nonprofits are charities. Confused? Stay with us. The greater good There are lots of different types of nonprofits, but they’re all based on this premise: none of the … [Read more...] about Nonprofit and a Charity Differences?
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What’s in a Number?
You’ve probably run across this code somewhere before: 501(c)(3). You’ve probably even seen it enough to know, at least, that it has some kind of connection to charities. You’re right about that. But it’s important to have more than a passing knowledge about it. Here’s why: 501(c)(3) is an IRS tax classification that denotes a tax-exempt organization. Only organizations that are dedicated to the public good, and which meet the IRS’s guidelines can qualify for this tax-exempt status. … [Read more...] about What’s in a Number?
Continue ReadingHow to Ensure Your Donation’s Used Effectively
Donating to charities has never been more prolific than it is at this very moment. Yet, with wide-reaching (read: expensive) awareness campaigns and reports of exorbitant overheads, it’s never been more challenging to donate to the most effective charities. By that, we mean those in which your donation will mostly be spent on a charity’s mission and not peripheral activities. To use us as an example, 95 cents of every donated dollar goes directly to our programs and services. Each dollar … [Read more...] about How to Ensure Your Donation’s Used Effectively
Continue ReadingNo Time to Volunteer? You Can’t Afford Not to
We hear a lot about how we’re becoming increasingly isolated because more and more of our days are being spent staring into a screen and, consciously or not, avoiding eye contact. Somewhere along the way, too many of us have allowed ourselves to forget what it means to truly connect with another person. It’s understandable. After all, we’re also working harder than we ever have. And what little free time we have is immediately absorbed by our families. But being more active in our … [Read more...] about No Time to Volunteer? You Can’t Afford Not to
Continue ReadingJune MCCYC Agenda & Minutes
Located in Morris County, Norwescap’s Morris County Council for Young Children (MCCYC) Project creates a supportive and safe environment where parents and families collaborate with local community providers and stakeholders as active partners to improve the well-being of children age eight years and under. Funded by N.J. Department of Children and Families (DCF) under the PGD B-5 Grant, MCCYC meets monthly to develop mutually-established goals and implement creative strategies that reflect the … [Read more...] about June MCCYC Agenda & Minutes
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