By Lino Esguerra Types of Fundraisers There are a lot of ways to make money. To help decide which ones will be best suited to your group, we’re going to first identify categories into which most fundraising efforts fall. 1. Product Sales Selling a good product to fulfill a market need has always been an…
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…
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 Marc PitmanTwitter is a great free tool that can transform your approach to fundraising. And in a time of economic uncertainty, a free tool is a welcome help! Twitter: A Brief IntroductionAt its most basic level, Twitter is called “microblogging.” Users are allowed 140 characters to answer the main question on the Twitter home…
By Tofer Tang In times when the budget is tight, fundraising may seem harder than normal to do. However, strategic fundraising requires good organization and resourcefulness-two things that come for free. Some tips on successfully holding a fundraiser with no budget is to plan carefully, encourage participation and take advantage of free publicity. When dealing…
By Steven Roberts Many people want to come up with unique fundraising ideas for their organization, school, or church group. Because there so many fundraisers take place each year, organizers want a fundraising idea that will stand out and get more attention. Greater positive attention can often lead to more funds raised. One way to…
By Kimberly Reynolds As childhood obesity levels rise, schools are looking for healthy fundraisers as an alternative solution for raising much needed funds. Many school districts have even banned fundraising candy sales, so what kind of school fundraisers will help bridge the funding gap? Here are several ideas for healthy school fundraisers: Participant events Many…
By S Walls The Internet is the perfect way to connect charities, fundraisers and donors under a common cause. Find out how to use the Internet to start fundraising online. Social Fundraising Friends and family are the best sources for fundraising support, and social networking websites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter make it easy to…
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…
