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	<title>MakeUseOf Directory &#187; nonprofit</title>
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		<title>Bellstrike: Website Building Service For Nonprofits</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/bellstrike-website-building-services/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/bellstrike-website-building-services/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abhijeet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Webmasters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For a nonprofit organization, investing in a well-designed website might not be feasible. Bellstrike is a service that helps budget constrained nonprofits quickly and easily create a beautiful website for free. Their control panel is easy to use and navigate through, and even non-techies can make a site using this tool effortlessly. That&#8217;s not all; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For a nonprofit organization, investing in a well-designed website might not be feasible. Bellstrike is a service that helps budget constrained nonprofits quickly and easily create a beautiful website for free. Their control panel is easy to use and navigate through, and even non-techies can make a site using this tool effortlessly.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s not all; nonprofits should be able to accept donations on their site and Bellstrike makes it possible through WePay. Bellstrike will take 9.5% of the donation and will cover the transaction fees involved.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bellstrike1.png?570cd5" alt="website building services" /></p>
<p>You could also add a blog to your nonprofit site using this service. There are no monthly maintenance or hosting charges so overall it&#8217;s a win-win for both the nonprofits and Bellstrike.</p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Easy website builder for nonprofits.</li>
<li>Accept donations through WePay.</li>
<li>Create a beautiful website quickly, add a blog and much more.</li>
<li>No monthly fee or maintenance charges, Bellstrike takes 9.5% of donations received.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Bellstrike @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://bellstrike.com/">bellstrike.com</a> (via <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.swiss-miss.com/2011/08/bellstrike.html">SwissMiss</a> By Abhijeet from <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.guidingtech.com/mobiles/">GT Mobiles</a>)</p>
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		<title>Flattr: Social Micropayment Platform For Donations</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/flattr-social-micropayment-platform/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/flattr-social-micropayment-platform/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 23:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Webmasters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A number of online causes ask us to donate our money. Whether it is a charity organization or a developer of a program, they all need our support. Some internet users however can only donate a small amount. This poses a problem because often the transfer fee exceeds this small amount and the donation becomes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A number of online causes ask us to donate our money. Whether it is a charity organization or a developer of a program, they all need our support. Some internet users however can only donate a small amount. This poses a problem because often the transfer fee exceeds this small amount and the donation becomes useless. To remedy this, social micropayment platform Flattr was created.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/flattr.png?570cd5" alt="micropayment platform" /></p>
<p>Flattr is a website that lets us makes online donations to whatever cause we want.</p>
<p>Here is how the site works: we create an account on Flattr and set a monthly amount which we will pay Flattr. Each time we come across an online cause we want to donate to, we can add it to our Flattr account. At the end of the month, Flattr will take our money and divide it evenly amongst the causes we added. No matter how little the amount, the money is donated to our added cause.</p>
<p>For more info watch demo video below:</p>
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<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Social micropayment platform for donations.</li>
<li>Helps users get rid of transfer fees.</li>
<li>Hassle-free replacement for the donation button for your website.</li>
<li>Has no minimum donation amount.</li>
<li>Divides our money between all our added causes, ensuring each cause gets a share.</li>
<li>Similar tool: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/givv-donating-to-non-profits/">Givv</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check Out Flattr @ <a href="http://flattr.com/">www.flattr.com</a></p>
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		<title>Givv: Makes Donating to Non-Profits Very Easy</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/givv-donating-to-non-profits/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/givv-donating-to-non-profits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kaly</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Donating to many different non-profit organizations individually can be a hassle, but Givv provides an innovative way to make it all easier. It allows you to create a list of organizations you want to support and donate to all with one monthly payment, from one place. It doesn&#8217;t matter how much you donate, the money [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Donating to many different non-profit organizations individually can be a hassle, but Givv provides an innovative way to make it all easier. It allows you to create a list of organizations you want to support and donate to all with one monthly payment, from one place. It doesn&#8217;t matter how much you donate, the money will be automatically split between organizations you choose and you can cancel your list at anytime you want.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/givv.png?570cd5" alt="donating to non profits" /></p>
<p>The process is easy, register on the site first and then create a list of organizations by searching the database. Once the list is ready, set an amount and link Givv to your PayPal account. That&#8217;s it!</p>
<p>Demo video:</p>
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<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Easily donate to many different non profit organizations.</li>
<li>Give monthly and in small amounts.</li>
<li>Your  donation is automatically divided between chosen organizations.</li>
<li>Give to as many organizations as you want.</li>
<li>Change and cancel your monthly payments at any time.</li>
<li>Option to give anonymously so you do not get on donor list.</li>
<li>Payments can only be made through PayPal.</li>
<li>Easy to use and registration required.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a title="Givinganon: Help your Friend or Neighbor Anonymously" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/givinganon-help-your-friend/">Givinganon</a>, <a title="GoodSearch: Search Engine That Supports Charities" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/goodsearch-search-engine-that-supports-charities/">GoodSearch</a>, <a title="ReplyForAll: Support Good Causes Right From Your Inbox" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/replyforall-support-causes-from-your-inbox/">ReplyForAll</a>, <a title="Kiva: Chage Lives By Lending Money To Other People" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/kiva-change-lives-lending-money/">Kiva</a> and <a title="FreeRice: Test Your Kowledge and Donate Rice!" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/freerice-charity-vocabulary-game/">FreeRice</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Givv @ <a href="http://givv.org/">www.givv.org</a></p>
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		<title>Givinganon: Help your Friend or Neighbor Anonymously</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/givinganon-help-your-friend/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/givinganon-help-your-friend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kaly</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/?p=14035</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you want to help a friend, relative or neighbor who is struggling financially and at the same time don&#8217;t want them to feel awkward about it, Givinganon has a solution. It is a non-profit website that lets you anonymously donate money to anyone you want. Every penny is forwarded to the recipient without putting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want to help a friend, relative or neighbor who is struggling financially and at the same time don&#8217;t want them to feel awkward about it, Givinganon has a solution. It is a non-profit website that lets you anonymously donate money to anyone you want. Every penny is forwarded to the recipient without putting him or her into embarrassing situation.</p>
<p>Using the website is really easy, simply fill recipients name, address and the amount you want to give. Once you provide it with your credit card details it will do the rest and send a confirmation email once the person gets the money. The recipient can (optionally) leave a thank you message to a donor.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/givinganon.png?570cd5" alt="help your friend" /></p>
<p>Givinganon featured on NBC Nightly News:</p>
<p><iframe height="350" width="580" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/32530743#32530743" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>
<p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 580px;">
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Donate money to anyone you want (friend, relative or neighbor) anonymously.</li>
<li>100% of the &#8220;Gift Amount&#8221; will go to the person you are giving to.</li>
<li>A minimal contribution to overhead is added to gifts over $500.</li>
<li>The recipient can leave a message to a donor.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Givinganon @ <a href="http://givinganon.org/">www.givinganon.org</a> (via <a href="http://emilychang.com/e/go/ehub/app/giving-anonymously/">emilychang</a>)</p>
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		<title>University Of The People: Tuition-Free Online University</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/universityofthepeople-free-online-university/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/universityofthepeople-free-online-university/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>azim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Students / College]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[University of the People (UoPeople) is the first tuition-free online university and is backed by United Nations Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technology and Development (GAID). UoPeople is non-profit organization and aims to provide higher eduction to people in all countries regardless of their financial means and geographical location. It uses open-source technology and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>University of the People (UoPeople) is the first tuition-free online university and is backed by United Nations Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technology and Development (GAID). UoPeople is non-profit organization and aims to provide higher eduction to people in all countries regardless of their financial means and geographical location.</p>
<p>It uses open-source technology and courseware and incorporates peer-to-peer teaching methods where students form online study groups and help each other with homework assignments and exam preparation. To apply you must have a high-school diploma and sufficient level of English.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11933" src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/image145.png?570cd5" alt="free online university" /></p>
<p>Students only pay $15-50 fee for enrollment and $10-100 for exams, with students from poorer countries paying lower fees. However, for 2009 Fall semester all fees have been waived.  For those strapped for cash, or looking to restart their lives, this may be a good option. Worth checking out.</p>
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<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>First ever non-profit free online university</li>
<li>Incorporates online peer-to-peer learning methods and social networking features</li>
<li>Fees: $15-50 for enrollment and $10-100 for exams, with students from poorer countries paying lower fees</li>
<li>All fees are waived for 2009 Fall semester</li>
<li>Minimum requirements: high-school diploma and sufficient level of English</li>
<li>Apply and get enrolled online</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out University Of The People @ <a href="http://www.uopeople.org">www.uopeople.org</a></p>
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		<title>HealthFinder: Get Latest Health Information &amp; News</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/healthfinder-latest-health-information/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/healthfinder-latest-health-information/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>azim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health / Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reading]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/?p=12159</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[HealthFinder is a non-profit health portal where you can find most reliable and latest health information and news aggregated from over 1600 government and non-profit organizations. It offers personal online health tools (online checkups, menu planners, health calculators etc.), healthy living guides, videos and podcasts on wide range of health topics and provides links to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HealthFinder is a non-profit health portal where you can find most reliable and latest health information and news aggregated from over 1600 government and non-profit organizations. It offers personal online health tools (online checkups, menu planners, health calculators etc.), healthy living guides, videos and podcasts on wide range of health topics and provides links to organizations, health services nationwide.</p>
<p>Enter your personal details into &#8220;my healthfinder&#8221; toolbox at the top right and click &#8220;Get Started&#8221;. Based on your information it recommends what tests you should take (blood, cholesterol, pressure etc.) and suggests relevant health topics and articles.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-12161" src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Image1.png?570cd5" alt="latest health information" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Reliable health information online.</li>
<li>Provided by US Department of Health &amp; Human Services.</li>
<li>Information and news aggregated from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations.</li>
<li>Online personal health tools including online checkups, menu planners and health calculators.</li>
<li>Videos and podcasts on different health topics.</li>
<li>Similar websites: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ucomparehealthcare-compare-healthcare-providers-in-your-area/">UCompareHealthcare</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/trusera/">Trusera</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/icyou-watch-share-health-videos-online/">ICYou</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/tag/health/">others</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out HealthFinder @ <a href="http://healthfinder.gov">www.healthfinder.gov</a></p>
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		<title>ReplyForAll: Support Good Causes Right From Your Inbox</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/replyforall-support-causes-from-your-inbox/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/replyforall-support-causes-from-your-inbox/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kinshuk Sunil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emails]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[signature]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ReplyForAll is a new and interesting service that helps to promote common good and support causes in an easy and practical way. Using ReplyForAll, you can include good cause message in your email signature when conversing with your contacts. These contacts are interested in what you have to say; consequently, you can educate them about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ReplyForAll is a new and interesting service that helps to promote common good and support causes in an easy and practical way. Using ReplyForAll, you can include good cause message in your email signature when conversing with your contacts. These contacts are interested in what you have to say; consequently, you can educate them about the cause with that single, simple message. As more and more people join the cause, it attracts more sponsor revenue.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/replyforall1.png?570cd5" alt="promote common good" /></p>
<p>The process is really simple, once you have selected your cause, follow step by step process to hook your email with ReplayForAll.  After completion you will have the option of displaying a message about your cause in your email signature which will include: the cause details and a financial sponsor. The sponsor pays for the visibility it gets from you and the people you email to, and this revenue is then shared with the cause.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/replyforall11.png?570cd5" alt="promote common good" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Support and promote common good and causes from your Inbox.</li>
<li>Automatically inserted when you compose new email.</li>
<li>Supports Gmail and Yahoo Mail.</li>
<li> Can be removed anytime you want.</li>
<li> Doesn&#8217;t spam your email with ads; shows only once every 4 hours when mailing back and forth within the same Gmail thread.</li>
<li> Personalize cause banners as you like: you can feature your cause, a non-profit&#8217;s name, rotating facts associated with your cause, and your contact info.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check Out @ <a href="http://replyforall.com">www.replyforall.com</a> (by Kinshuk Sunil from <a href="http://kinshuksunil.com" target="_blank">kinshuksunil</a>)</p>
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