Online giving is growing. Being able to accept donations online, therefore, is critical to any size organization. For large non-profits this is rarely an issue, since they can afford expensive database software that enables an integrated merchant account. But what options are available for small and mid-sized non-profits?
The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement to end hunger. Each Super Bowl weekend, thousands of volunteers organize local fundraisers to help combat hunger in America. There are multiple ways to participate: Host an event Host a food drive Collect cash donations Shop at local businesses who are supporting the cause To register…
By Tom Turner Fundraising isn’t all about checkbooks and making money. In order for your fundraising event to be successful, you must take this ultimate fund raising tip in mind: a fundraising event no matter how organized and innovative the ideas are, if your heart is not in it, the event won’t turn out well….
Raise funds throughout the year with other people’s castoffs. We all have items in our closets that we will never put to use. Remember, someone’s trash is another’s treasure. Arrange space for an on-going fundraiser where you can sort and display items people donate for sale. Open up the shop one or two days a…
Make a change on the typical Trick or Treat celebration and hold a Trunk or Treat event to help replenish the shelves at your local food pantry in this creative fundraising idea. Arrange for use of a parking lot that gets a lot of visibility and traffic. (Think grocery store, mall parking lot, football stadium.)…
By Matthew Aaron After ghostwriting hundreds of blog entries for dozens of corporations, executives, and self-employed professionals, I’ve come around a bit to their marketing power. More than just a collection of articles, there are great way to engage readers and search engines alike, gradually bringing new money into any organization. But can that dynamic…
By Michael Russell Fund raising is always a fun thing to do. You get to beat your brains to a pulp, hand over all your money to some worthy cause and go home with nothing to show for it but a big thank you. Oh but what a great feeling those thank you’s are. One…
This article was published in a recent edition of the Blue Avocado and was written by Jan Masaoka & Burke Keegan. Very good information we can all use in a crunch. Sometimes you need to raise funds in a hurry. It’s easy to think, “We should have established a fundraising plan earlier!” That may be…
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…
As I was sitting at my kids carnival the other night, it occurred to me that there were more people in line at the cake walk than ANYWHERE else. Even the adults were getting into the spirit of the game! Who doesn’t remember being a kid and having your eye on that perfect chocolate cake…
