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Weighing Your Options for Processing Donations Online

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?

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Party Planning Moms – Creative Fundraiser

Most moms gain experience with planning parties for their child’s birthdays or other school events.  You may want get together with your fellow PTA members and do a Party Planning Fundraiser.  This is an easy fundraising idea as you would be doing something you have experience in, but this time to raise funds! This can really benefit your child’s school…

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Silent Auction Fundraiser

“Actions speak louder than words.”  How true! In this case, the silence will be worth gold in this easy fundraising idea.  Set up a display (or flyer) with certain goods, preferably donated for the cause. Gift baskets, services, tickets, or other desirable items are all popular choices. Have a wide range to encourage higher bids….

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Video Game Tournament Fundraiser

This is an easy fundraising idea that will be popular with youths and young adults.  Decide on a spot to hold your tournament, such as a community hall.  Charge an entry fee for the tournament…perhaps $12 for under 15 and $25 for 15 and up. Charge $3.00 for general admisssion. Have gamer champions square off for…

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Family Movie Night – Fundraising Idea

School and Church Auditoriums make GREAT places to hold a Family-themed movie night, which you will quickly find is a large-scale yet EASY fundraising idea to raise money for your group. Schedule the event on a Friday night after a blockbuster is due to be released and run it on the projector, before most people have…

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Taco Bar Fundraiser

Our local youth center ran a taco bar fundraiser tonight. They do this every year on the night of parent-teacher conferences knowing that families will be scrambling to make the conferences after work and won’t have time to prepare dinner. The event is well attended each year and draws people from the whole community –…

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