Virtual realities might soon be a place to raise real money.

By Melissa Busch

1. Don’t register with the goal of raising money right off the bat. Get to know the world — and the people who populate it — first. “Be mindful of the belligerent learning curve,” she warns.

2. Find a Second Life mentor, and visit the TechSoup space on Second Life. TechSoup created a virtual office in Second Life, where nonprofits can meet and share ideas.