Grassroots.org Turns Non-Profit Organizations Dreams into Realities
During an interview earlier this week with Molly Fergus from Grassroots.org, Anna Campbell discovered that you can have your dream job while also helping others accomplish their dreams of serving others.
Grassroots.org equips nonprofits with the most current resources by leveraging modern technologies and best business practices. Grassroots.org currently serves over 1,800 501(c)3 organizations located in all 50 states. Each organization has access to a suite of services valued at over $10,000 per year.
1. Who is currently your largest client type? We’re all about nonprofits. We have more than 2,400 nonprofit members from the U.S., Canada and Africa that receive our free web tools, which include SEO consultation, web design, graphic design and web hosting options.
2. Would you like for other client types to also be attracted? Which ones? Although only nonprofits are eligible for our free services, we’re always looking for new partners and volunteers. A number of organizations, such as DoSomething.org, partner with us to provide sponsorships, new members and in-kind donations.
3. Who is your target market for funding your organization? We operate without any government funding, primarily through private donations, in-kind donations and the Make Change Trust (www.makechangetrust.org).
4. How can this target market provide funding? Our target markets can support us in several ways. Private donors can make a financial contribution to Grassroots.org. Technology companies can donate web tools to Grassroots.org or our members. And tech-savvy volunteers can give time through our Web and graphic design programs.
5. Is your company a corporation or a non-profit organization? We are a 501©3 nonprofit organization.
6. How many people currently work at your company? We currently have four full time workers.
7. Are they paid or volunteer staff? Two employees are paid staff, and two are full-time AmeriCorps VISTA members.
Molly and her staff believe in serving others, they are serving global families. You too can help make dreams come true. Stop by http://www.grassroots.org today and learn how your ideas for a non-profit organization can become a reality!
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