By Sandy Rees If you want to get serious about raising money for your organization and fully fund your organization’s mission, you must start with your passion for your cause. You need to have a heart full of fire for your organization’s mission and the people you serve. You’ll find that it’s easier to draw…
By Sandy Rees Thanking and acknowledging donors is probably the most important job you have as a fundraiser. There are lots of ways you can express yourself and let donors know how much you appreciate them. Thank Donors Promptly and Sincerely. Get your Thank You letters out pronto! Shoot for 48 hours if you can….
By Lino Esguerra There are different types of fundraisers: product sales, raffle, lottery, pledge-a-thon, events, donations, membership fees, advertising sales, service sales and investments. Those are the “major” choices. Now, how do we go about picking the fundraising activities that are right for us? Well, there are a few determining factors that we’ll want to…
The National Arbor Day Foundation offers non-profits a fundraising program with their Gift Trees. Groups can choose from a variety of tree species which are then packaged for shipping with instructions for proper planting. Minimum order size is 25 trees at a cost of $3 each. Suggested selling price is $6 each. With this pricing…
By Cassie Kale One of the key factors to a successful fundraising event and future fundraising events is to follow up with the supporters, volunteers and participants after the fundraiser is completed and the numbers are tallied! Taking the time to add that personal touch will go a long way in the eyes of your…
During the cold winter months, there’s just something comforting about a bowl of hot chili. Take advantage of the cold winter season and host a chili cook-off as your next fundraiser. I recently attended one it was clear that this event pulled the community together for a good cause. Get Your Chili Cooks Lined Up…
By Sandy Rees In the world of fundraising, we know that building relationships with donors is critical. One key skill that every good fundraiser must develop is the ability to converse effectively with others. For many, meeting with and talking to donors is out of their comfort zone. If you fit this description, spend the…
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 William Hall Are you stuck for fundraiser ideas? Tired of dressing up as a clown and letting people throw pies in your face? Do not worry – there is a much easier and much more profitable way to raise your funds. And you can do it from the comfort of your own home in…
By Laurie Dunnavant Raising funds for any organization can be a daunting task. Setting solid and useful goals for your event is a critical step toward a hugely successful outcome. Here are some great tips on setting your goals and getting you started on your way to a profitable and fun fundraising event. Don’t settle…
