How to Create an Online Fundraising WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 30,

In Feburary 2016 30,
Register your domain name with a domain name server. When choosing a domain name, be sure that it reflects your organization's name, or is an easy to remember acronym for it. Sometimes the server will let you choose from its templates, and you can easily host your site where you have your domain name registered. This is the easiest way to host a website for accounting purposes. Make sure you use the .org domain name extension. That implies that yours is a fundraising site or charitable group.
Decide what you want to include on your website. On the Internet, content is king. Work with your writer and make sure that you choose your keywords carefully. You should select three distinct keywords or phrases that describe your charity, and repeat those words or phrases once every 50 words to achieve the proper keyword density. This is so important. The search engines will review your site based on the content, and if you want people to find it in the top two pages under those keywords, you'll have to use them frequently on your home page.
Decide what kind of template you want to use. Most templates that are free or have a nominal cost that will let you change a few things on the template, like the background colors, the text, and obviously, the images. Make sure that you pick the theme of the website to match the type of charity you sponsor.
Upload your text, photos or artwork to the website template, and check it for accurate spelling. Make sure that you have your keywords where they need to be. Search engines can't see pictures, but you can add a field behind the picture that they will be able to read. This is a good place to put your top keywords or phrases.
Include the links to your linking partners. These are sites that support your activity, and when you have your site up, let them know what your domain is so that they can put the link in to your site. It helps a great deal in getting good positions in all the search engines. Get linking partners lined up before you publish your site so that you come out the door ready to be taken seriously by the search engines. Your linking partners will email you HTML code or send you pictures that they want you to use for your link back to them.
Find a company who you want to handle the contributions. It could be PayPal, or some of the others that handle financial transactions for you. If yours is a big charity, you might consider using a credit card processing company. You will have to research what they charge you for their services. After you have selected the processor, put their links on your site so you can take credit cards, debit cards or checks.
Publish your site according to the commands that your template or software requires. It may take as long as 24 hours to view it. The server has to let it 'propogate,' which means that it takes time to get it out there. View your site one it is online, and see if everything is working properly.
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How to Make a Gaming Clan WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 16,

In Feburary 2016 16,
Where you build your guild's website ultimately depends on the features it has to offer and what you think you'll need. For example, Enjin features specially-designed raid boss trackers specifically for 'The Old Republic,' making it a good option for guilds in that MMO. On the other hand, Shivtr sports a client that can be used while playing hundreds of other games, letting clans keep in contact even when they're not playing the same game. Guild Portal is another website that offers one of the most comprehensive list of modules, offering a major variety for clans and guilds with different preferences.
Bonus Features to Consider
Consider some of the other features you'd like to have. If it's not so important that members talk to each other outside of the game, maybe you'll need a service that gives you a private forum; this way, players can discuss strategies with one another on their own schedule. A private messaging system can also help you get announcements to your group, such as a change in your normal gaming schedule, if they're otherwise difficult to reach all at once.
Displaying Clan Achievements on the Site
One of the benefits of creating a site for your clan includes getting to decide how you design the layout. Be sure to show off some of your best achievements right away; if your site uses trackers to show off how many difficult bosses you've defeated, use them. If you want a public forum, be sure to have some links to recent threads on the sidebar as well. Adding a news module for updates that everyone can read also brings life to the website; frequently posting news shows that you're still an active force to be reckoned with.
Advertising the Clan with Prospective Members
However you build your site, be sure to post an update wherever your current clan members already visit; for instance, updating the Message of the Day in 'World of Warcraft' ensures any guild members see the new address upon logging in. If you need new members, consider adding your guild's name and details to clan directories or posting on gaming forums that permit that sort of soliciting; try starting with the game's official forums since many have a recruiting or advertising section for clans and guilds. For example, the 'Call of Duty' community features a section exclusively for clan recruitment.
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Bridge Party FoodsIn Feburary 2016 13,

In Feburary 2016 13,
Tiny finger sandwiches are one of the most common foods at bridge parties. These are perfect to use as an entree, because they are mess-free and will allow all of the players to continue playing while eating. A sandwich made from two slices of bread cut into fourths can create four finger sandwiches for your party. Cucumber sandwiches and ham spread sandwiches are two very simple recipes to prepare and make that your guests will enjoy. The sandwiches can be as simple or elaborate as your occasion will be. If you don't want to serve sandwiches at your bridge party, there are other finger food options you can try. Pinwheels, pigs-in-a-blanket, miniature cheeseburgers and crab-stuffed mushrooms are all examples of finger food entrees you might consider.
Simple Snacks
It's important to offer a variety of snack or side dishes for your guests to munch on throughout the bridge party. A traditional snack found at bridge parties is made from a combination of a well-known breakfast cereal and nuts. Bridge mix is also traditional--a variety of nuts and fruits covered in chocolate. Other healthier alternatives to consider are raw vegetables with dip, fresh fruit cut into bite-sized pieces with a yogurt dip, pretzels, toasted pecans and mixed cheeses with crackers.For some of these ideas, a gracious host will provide toothpicks or a similar method for guests to spear their foods, in order to keep food off of fingers so the cards remain tidy.
Beverages
Depending on the weather and time of year, you may choose to serve hot or iced beverages at your bridge party. Hot tea with lemon or cream and sugar is a common beverage choice at these type of social events. Iced options could include flavored ice teas, lemonade or a homemade fruit punch.
Dessert
Cookies are a simple easy to prepare dessert option for a bridge party. However, cookies are not as common as small bite-sized cakes and pastries. Miniature fancy cakes traditionally called petits fours, cupcakes or danishes are all finger food desserts that would be appropriate and that your guests will enjoy.
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How to Host a Craft ShowIn Feburary 2016 08,

In Feburary 2016 08,
Determine where and when you will host the show.
Meet with the local fire marshal to determine how many people can set up tables and booths within the location and how they should be set up.
Advertise the craft show in local newspapers for the crafters and vendors. Getting the word out about the show is very important if you want a large crowd.
Announce the craft show date, time, and location to the public through the use of yard signs, newspaper advertisements and by radio about two weeks before the craft show event. Send out maps with directions on how to arrive at the craft show to all of the crafters.
Monitor everyone before, during and after the craft show to make sure all posted facility rules are being observed.
Use comment cards to collect the names and addresses of everyone in the show so you can invite them back in future shows. Allow them to write suggestions for future shows on the comment card.
Clean up the facility after the show and put everything back to its original place.
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How to Host a Casino Night PartyIn Feburary 2016 08,

In Feburary 2016 08,
Decide on your location. Your own home or backyard is an option for a smaller party. A fundraiser for a larger crowd will need a bigger venue. Contact your local recreation center or school to find a room to rent.
Send emails, social-networking invites or regular-mail invitations to everyone on your guest list. However you get the word out, be sure to include a date that people need to reply by. When you know how many people are planning on attending the casino night, your final party planning will be more accurate. If you are renting gaming tables, knowing the approximate head count is especially important.
Decorate the room with black, white and green balloons and paper products. Add streamers from the door frames and hang large cutouts of dice and playing cards from a party supply company (see Resources). The rest of the decor can come from the tables and games themselves, since most of the furniture in the room will be replaced with casino night items. You can also rent black velvet table covers with the game designs printed on top.
Plan out the casino night games. Some ideas include poker, blackjack, roulette and craps. Have rule info on hand for the dealer to refer to in case of any disputes. Rent, or purchase, the appropriate setups and supplies.
Serve bite-sized food on small paper plates or napkins. Steer clear of sloppy foods and choose instead basic appetizers such as chips and nuts. You can limit the amount of alcohol guests drink, or at least cut your costs, by handing out one or two drink tickets at admission. Guests who want to drink more can purchase additional beverages. Provide nonalcoholic options such as water, iced tea, coffee or soda.
Hand out awards or prizes throughout the night. You can have a prize for the best poker hand and one for the worst hand. Give the biggest loser a gift, and place a sticker on the bottoms of random chairs for a chance at a small door prize.
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How to Host a Motivational MeetingIn Feburary 2016 06,

In Feburary 2016 06,
Consider the work climate and employee needs when scheduling the motivational meeting. If employees answer to several bosses, talk to other department heads to ensure the meeting won't interfere with other tasks. Avoid scheduling motivational meetings when employees have extremely heavy work loads. Try not to plan them on Friday afternoons, when employees are distracted by the weekend, or Monday mornings, when employees are still settling into their work flow. If you do need to schedule the meeting during a busy time, plan to keep it short and to the point. To ensure the meeting room isn't double booked when you need it, alert your company's administrative department or book through a scheduling system.
Provide Food
The old adage 'if you feed them, they will come' holds especially true with work functions. Providing food communicates to employees that the meeting is important and that they are valued. This incentivizes them to attend and increases their attention span. You can still provide food even if you don't have a large budget. Employees will expect a larger spread at a meal time, so don't schedule close to lunch and dinner if you can't afford to host a full meal. Instead, provide donuts and coffee for a morning meeting or tasty snacks in the afternoon.
Do Your Homework
The specific motivational content for your meeting will depend on the topic and the business context. No matter the situation, a little research can make a big impact on your meeting. Read through company progress reports and feedback documents to discover where employees are frustrated, struggling or otherwise lacking in motivation. Jot down an outline of the meeting and all the points you want to address. Organize the points into three key concepts, which will be easier for employees to digest and remember. For example, the three concepts could be 'where we've been, where we are and where we need to go.'
Speak Sincerely
Above all else, be straightforward, honest and sincere with your employees. Avoid flowery speeches and emotional tactics that can come off as inauthentic. Instead, empower your employees by reminding them of all they've achieved. For example, you can use power point slides that highlight the most significant achievements and improvements a team has made over the last financial period to help motivate them to keep improving. Encourage employees to participate in the department's or company's goal-setting process. At the end of the meeting, show your appreciation for their work and communicate your genuine belief that they can achieve or exceed work objectives.
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How to Build a Charity WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 04,

In Feburary 2016 04,
Select and register your domain name. To do this, go to a domain-registration company, such as GoDaddy.com, and perform a domain name search to make sure your desired domain name is available. Your domain should end in .org (which stands for organization) for this type of site. Once you've found a unique name, register it.
Select your hosting company. The hosting company you select will depend on the services you will need. You can either select a discount hosting company, such as GoDaddy.com, which will offer fewer features for a lower fee. On the other hand, you can choose a full-service option, such as CharityAdvantage.com, which will design your Web page, host your site, collect donations and provide information on your donors.
Write your site content. The most important aspect of your site is the content you provide your readers. You will want your readers to know all about your cause at first glance. On your home page, you will want to tell your readers the name of your charity and the cause it is dedicated to, what your charity provides to its recipients, if your charity is tax deductible, your 401(c) number, how to donate to your charity (covered further in step 5) and any other pertinent information. On other pages in your Web site, you will want to provide your readers with your charity's history, some testimonies of what has been accomplished and the charity's vision for the future.
Design and upload your new Website. You may choose to design the site yourself (if you have the technical skills), use a Web site building application (available through most hosting companies) or hire someone to do this. If you wish to hire someone for this task, freelance companies, such as RentACoder.com, can help you find someone with the skills you need. Using photos will give your new Web site a more personal feel. Your Web site's written content needs to be used together with the design features (colors, photos, etc.) to convey your message.
Collect donations. Now that you have created your site, you will want a way for your readers to provide donations online. This can be easily done through PayPal.com. This option will not require to you open a merchant account to accept credit cards, which usually requires both high start-up costs and monthly fees. To accept payments through PayPal.com you will need to open an account and add a 'Donate Button' to your new Web site. Although online payments are the most convenient for most people, it is always good to provide a mailing address for those who prefer to mail in their donations.
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