Would like to know how to invest the money of a non-profit organization to get better returns.?
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There are so many types of investments.  Find yourself a good investment broker who can explain to you in detail the benefits of investments that would best be suited to your needs and situation.\n\nYou really should get professional advise for best results.
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You may want to take a class on investing at a college.\nNot one of those fly by night things.\n\nAny ways you can buy stock directly from a company on a dividend reinvestment plan.
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To do a real assessment of worth you'll have to value the business based on cash-flow and bring each year to present value. There are spreadsheets available on-line to do this. Just plug expenses, sales, projected growth, etc. and you'll get your answer. If you want the quick and dirty: you'll recuperate the investment in a little over 3 years. Plug the interest you want for your money, (say 7%). Bring it to present value and you'll still recoup in 5 years or less with the growth you mentioned. That is really good. If you like what the business is about and you don't mind doing the work in case one of your guys gets sick and have the ability to make it grow, then go for it.
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Always check out a company through the Better Business Bureau: http://search.bbb.org/\n\nFor a nonprofit, use one listed with the NFCC or AICCCA: http://www.debtadvice.org/takethefirststep/locator.html\nhttp://www.aiccca.org/ \n\nFor self-help guidance, consult the debt articles on Bankrate.com. All the advice is free. Good luck!
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Check Guidestar which archives Non Profit Tax Forms (990's).\nYou will have to sign up, but its free to use.
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You need to open a brokerage account somewhere.\n\nwww.tdwaterhouse.com is one place.\n\nYou can buy shares there and check on your investments.
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Open an account on Marketocracy and learn about investing using virtual money - then try it for real. then start helping "poor" people to invest their money.
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With $200 dollars a month, you might want to sign up for a 401k plan from an online brokerage firm while picking one or two mutual funds.  As long as you consistently deposit the amount of $200 dollars, you should realize a relatively fair or modest return.  It will also reduce your taxable income, saving you money on taxes and increasing your future retirement funds.  \n\nHowever, if you're looking for a higher return investment, allocate it to a money market ING Direct account.  I believe their offering 4.75%, which is a modest return but it offers you greater liquidity.  After a year, you might then swap it into a brokerage account and then invest it in growth stocks that can generate a higher return.
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You have to do two things:\n\nFirst, determine how long you can leave the money invested. The shorter the time, the more conservative the investment. If you need to be able to use the money, say for emergencies or unexpected expenses, put it in a money market account. (Try INGDirect) If you can let the money stay invested for at least 5 years put it in a quality mutual fund or ETF.\n\nSecondly, AVOID MLM Schemes like the PLAGUE. Pyramid schemes only benefit those above you, unless you then go out and try to sucker people into the scheme below you.
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Just send it to me so you don't have to ask anyone else. Or you could put it into a high interest-earning CD or buy some stock or invest in a business idea that you feel will be a good venture.
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I don't understand your term "investment" what are you investing in? \n\nYou should call the Better Business Bureau and tell them the name of the company, see what you can find out about them. Some are scams. Be careful.
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without researching i would suggest purchasing penny stocks.some have sold for under 3 bucks and resold for 5 to 7 a share.you would have to buy a few thousand to make a substantial profit.
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1.   Write down the amount of your total investment, including fees and expenses, if any. For example, if you bought $950 worth of stock and your fees were $50, then your total investment is $950 + $50, or $1,000.  \n  \n2.   Write down the amount of profit or loss associated with your investment. If your $1,000 investment in stocks is worth $1,200 one year later, then your profit is $1,200 - $1,000, or $200.  \n  \n3.   Calculate the ROI by dividing the profit by the total investment: $200/$1000 = 0.20, or a 20 percent annual ROI.
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You have a good proposition.  Now do the planning.  You will need capital and since you are a non-profit you can approach community businesses and ask for support in the way of money, materials, property and the like.  \n\nYou can also do grant research on the web to apply for monies available for your endeavor.  And be prepared for hard work and road blocks.  There is often very vocal opposition in community organizing.\n\nIt helps to find others of like minds and enlist their aid.  Such as teachers, professors, political organizers and local and state politicians.\n\nGood luck.\n\nPeace.
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You can fund any investment by redirecting your purchasing dollars on ever thing you buy through your own store, Then you simply isolate the money that is normally retail profit in your own bank account. This take time, but is is money your are already used to spending. In the process you will create a substantial income on the side because you have a store that your friends can shop at. Email us for more info. We are here to help.
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Dude, you need to check out what is called an indexed mutual fund. The way it works is the company guarantees your full invested capital; so you can't lose that. The money that they make is added to the value of your fund, but you have to lock it in for a minimum amount of time; can be as long as ten years. This is a good place to start out. If your feeling more daring invest in silver or mining companies like Pan American Silver trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PAA. This baby is on rails right now, you can check them out on their web site and research their history. Hey your the blunt guy aren't you? Well good luck towards your first million and keep living the American dream.
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Talk to your bank about investing in a mutual fund. Ask for high growth and moderate risk. The reason I suggest this is because it is obvious you know little or nothing of investing, this is what I would buy. You wont see the kind of returns on any other unmanaged investment.\n\nBest Wishes