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 Marc Pitman Fundraising is often left undone until the panic of making budget seems to make raising money impossible without knowing someone rich and famous like Bill Gates or Warren Buffet. But fundraising isn’t impossible. It can an incredibly exciting adventure. Here is a simple plan to get you off to a good start…
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…
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: Marc A Pitman, The Fundraising Coach You decided you’re going to participate in a walkathon for your favorite cause. But you’ve just found out they require you to raise a minimum amount. An amount that seems astronomical to you. What do you do? First of all, good for you! Thank you for caring enough…
Here’s a creative fundraising idea to get the whole community involved in a school fundraiser. Gather pledges for each touchdown scored during the season by the high school football team. The same can be done for soccer goals, 3-point shots in basketball, or home runs in baseball. Make sure that you communicate the charity or…
What an awesome fundraising idea! The director at the Make-a-Wish Foundation in San Francisco started a fundraising drive by soliciting pledges for each pound of weight she lost over a 12-week period. She created her own Facebook page to track her success and includes weekly updates with photos. Her goal is $7500 and she’s very…
Is there a show or event related to your cause? Host a viewing party at your home or a local restaurant and ask each attendee to donate a few dollars to the charity. If held at a restaurant, ask the owner if they’d be willing to donate a percentage of the night’s sales to your…
Seek donations of gently loved (and CLEAN) Dolls and Action figures. Create a Toy Shop where the toys can be sold or auctioned off with the proceeds going toward your fundraising goal. Be sure to request & accept accessories, as these will make attractive sets while encouraging more sales for your fundraiser. Advertise the sales…
