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Daniel Jensen Level 5: Community Change Maker
Daniel Jensen
5 posts since
Nov 3, 2010
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Jan 24, 2011 7:42 AM

Leading a project without an organization.

Hi everyone!!

 

I am looking to lead a project WITHOUT a benefitting organization. For instance, we have a lot of community artwork on our walls and I would like to put an event on the calendar for a coffee tasting to support these artists. As this does not have an organization, I am unable to "lead" an event.

 

Is there a better way to do this or is this something that this site is not intended for?

 

Thank you so much!

Dan

Tags: technical_help, artwork
  • Adrian Flores Level 5: Community Change Maker
    Adrian Flores
    5 posts since
    Dec 1, 2010
    Currently Being Moderated
    Jan 24, 2011 12:43 PM (in response to Daniel Jensen)
    Re: Leading a project without an organization.

    I really do not know, Ive been trying to add a Beach Clean up project on this website for the past month and havent had any luck, they keep asking me to nominate a organization, I can do that but then they start asking for the Tax Id.  It wont let me add a simple project. In other words , theres a road block allowing me to create  a project.  Ive contacted the ADMIN of this website and can you beleive its been almost a month and havent heard from them yet.  Its ridiculous in a sort of way.

    • Anna Cunningham Level 5: Community Change Maker
      Anna Cunningham
      112 posts since
      Jun 3, 2010
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      Jan 24, 2011 3:26 PM (in response to Adrian Flores)
      Re: Leading a project without an organization.

      Hi Daniel and Adrian...thanks for your posts.

       

      In order to post a project to the site, it must be a true community service opportunity organized in conjunction with a qualified non-profit organization. For your event, Daniel, I'd suggest posting information about any upcoming artist-focused coffee tastings as a discussion on the Share page.

       

      And Adrian, apologies for missing your original request for help. The database against which potential organizations is matched is massive, but not 100% comprehensive. As such, sometimes an organization needs to be nominated for inclusion. This process requires minimal effort from the partner side with the onus on the non-profit. I don't think it's required that you include the tax ID number to nominate an organization...please try again leaving that field blank.

       

      If either of you need anything further, please give a shout.

       

      thanks,

      Anna

      • Adrian Flores Level 5: Community Change Maker
        Adrian Flores
        5 posts since
        Dec 1, 2010
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        Jan 24, 2011 5:56 PM (in response to Anna Cunningham)
        Re: Leading a project without an organization.

        Thank you Anna for replying to my message.  The Tax Id is (required) for me to nominate the business.  It will not allow me to move forward without the tax id.  Fortunately I spoke with Adopt A Beach from Cameron County Park Department in South Padre Island,Tx.  They were nice enough to allow me to enter thier tax id.  Now Im wondering, how long am I going to have to wait till I can search for them on this website so I may start my project?  The project is coming soon and I would like it posted so the community can see as soon as possible. The more people I get the better. So My question now is when do I get to start the project?:

      • Daniel Jensen Level 5: Community Change Maker
        Daniel Jensen
        5 posts since
        Nov 3, 2010
        Currently Being Moderated
        Jan 25, 2011 10:38 AM (in response to Anna Cunningham)
        Re: Leading a project without an organization.

        Anna - Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate the quick feedback. Adrian, your event sounds inspiring -- I hope you are able to post pictures after the event!

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