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01 January 2005
Volume 2, Issue 1

In This Issue...

Welcome to Grassroots Client News!

As a client of Grassroots.org you are receiving
this monthly newsletter to keep you informed of the
latest news with Grassroots Client Services and other issues
related to operating your nonprofit organization.

We also publish a consumer-oriented newsletter called
Grassroots News. You can sign up for Grassroots News at
http://www.grassroots.org.

Tsunami Relief - DisasterAid.org

The devastation caused by the tsunamis in Asia has reached
crisis proportions. Families of victims and survivors are in
desperate need. Our new site DisasterAid.org
(http://www.disasteraid.org) covers this and other recent 
disasters as well as the processes that are needed to 
assist the victims of these tragedies.

You can help others by making a financial donation.  Your
support will help our Asian brothers and sisters with
blankets, food, water, clothes, medicine, and other
necessary supplies. All donations to Grassroots.org in
December and January will go towards tsunami relief.
To contribute, go to http://www.grassroots.org/do/Donate.

New Site: NonprofitManagement.org

One of our newest sites, NonprofitManagement.org
(http://www.nonprofitmanagement.org), provides information
for people looking to create a nonprofit corporation.  The
content included both the advantages and disadvantages of
creating a nonprofit organization and the necessary steps in
the process.

New content will be added to the site to address other
aspects of operating a nonprofit organization, including
accounting and financial issues, sales and marketing tools,
and fundraising techniques.

IRS Changes

The tax laws for nonprofit organizations recently changed.
This past October official revisions were made to Form 1023,
which is used to submit tax returns for US nonprofit
organizations.  The new form is available at the web site of
the IRS at http://www.irs.gov/charities.  The site also
includes a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about
the revisions:
http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=130101,00.html

Nonprofit Fundraising Web Resources

If you are looking for resources for ideas for your
fundraising efforts, the University Libraries at Michigan
State University has published a list of nearly 500 items,
new and old, including both general and specific resources.

The resource list is available at
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/4fcelec.htm

Discussion Forums

Exercise your freedom of speech !!!

The forums are a great way for you to help and encourage
others, to allow others to learn more about you and your
organization, and to build relationships with others in the
same field of interest.

You can access all of the Grassroots.org discussion forums
at http://www.grassroots.org/jive3.

We encourage you to visit the forums, register, and
participate. Let your voice be heard!

Free Legal Consulting

Grassroots.org now offers legal consulting services to
nonprofit organizations at no cost. To apply,
complete the form at http://www.grassroots.org/do/Legal.

Internet Resource: Charity Channel

Charity Channel (http://charitychannel.com/) is a fee-
based online community for nonprofit professionals. The site
hosts over 200 public and private email-based discussion
lists, all dedicated to nonprofit organizations.

The cost for joining Charity Channel is $18 for 6 months or
$24 for 1 year.

Grassroots.org Banner

As part of your service agreement with Grassroots.org it is
necessary to place the Grassroots.org banner near the top of
your home page.

If you need another copy of the banner you can download it
at http://www.grassroots.org/images/grassroots_banner.jpg

Getting Your Site Designed

If you need assistance with creating or modifying your site,
our partner, X3O (http://www.x3o.com), is offering a low-
cost option that will get your site designed and developed
with a professional look.

If you are interested in this service send an e-mail message
to hosting@grassroots.org.

Your Feedback

Drop us a line and let us know what you want to see in
future issues. E-Mail your comments to
newsletter@grassroots.org .

Administration

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About Grassroots.org

Grassroots.org is a nonprofit organization that is looking
to change the world slowly but surely via the Internet at
local, national, and international levels. This is done is
through the development of sites dedicated to specific
issues and by offering free services to other nonprofit
organizations.

Grassroots Client News
Copyright, 2004
Grassroots.org - A Heart at the Center of the Internet
http://www.grassroots.org

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