FREE WEBINAR Tuesday, February 1, 1:00PM – 2:00PM Eastern Time Check out their full training schedule. For nonprofits, the power of Facebook offers an opportunity to promote their cause to close to 600 million active Facebook users worldwide. Around the world, thousands of nonprofits use Facebook to find and engage supporters, conduct fundraising campaigns, and…
By Gene De Libero Mobile Donations in the US In the US, a mobile donor can make a $5 or $10 donation per text message. The amount is determined by the non profit charitable organization, so the donor can decide whether or not to make a donation but not how much to give. Pre-paid mobile…
An ingenious idea from Rec.fm! Rec.fm allows you to recommend products to your friends via your social networks in three easy steps. First, search for the product you want to recommend on their website. Next, explain in 140 characters or less why you’re recommending it. After completing the prompt to log in via Facebook or…
Find a local restaurant that is willing to host your fundraiser. They will appreciate the extra business it will bring them and you will have fun raising money. Your group will take over waiting tables and bussing dirty dishes, in exchange for tips for your group. You will probably want some experienced wait staff on…
Reality TV - how are we all pulled into watching it. Instead of watching it, why not use it as a creative fundraising idea for two charities. Teams are formed, and over several weeks, tasks are given, such as selling baked goods, or putting on a talent show, and for each task half of the money raised…
Here is a site I came across that gives a person new to fundraising a little know how before for they jump in head first and become confused and frustrated. www.wikihow.com/Fundraise-for-Charity
Many companies host team-building workshops and outings to help increase morale and build cooperation among co-workers. You can turn your next team-building exercise into a philanthropic one by adding a charitable component to the event. Companies in the UK are partnering together to sponsor such an event. Corporate teams are invited to test their business knowledge and entrepreneurial…
Does your family have a secret recipe or a special dish that gets rave reviews everytime you serve it? Use your specialty to benefit your charity by cooking up a batch and selling it. It could be pans of lasagna, chocolate chip cookies, strawberry jam, or whole-wheat bread. The options are limitless. Take orders for…
Follow suit with the popular TV show and create your own Amazing Race for charity. Teams of 2 sign up to participate. Set the registration fee in line with your fundraising goals for the event. Plan a race course throughout your community that will take between 4 and 6 hours. Enlist the help of local…
Bring back a bit of nostalgia by hosting a Square Dance for your next fundraiser. Hire a professional square dance caller. Decorate the property or room by stringing white lights, cover tables with red & white checked table clothes, set out lanterns , or if outside – start a campfire. Start by having the caller…
