Bake sales and car washes have always been the fund raising standards when it comes to fund raising events of old. Today youth groups, churches, and other organizations are looking for more creative ways to raise money for their needs. This article will look at some unique cookie dough fund raising events that have a…
By Sharon Mikrut Competition for resources in the nonprofit community is fierce, forcing nonprofit organizations to look beyond traditional fundraising strategies, such as applying for grants and contracts. Although there are a myriad of ways to raise funds, this article focuses on generating revenue through your organization’s website. If you haven’t used your website to…
By Marc Pitman Turn on any news show and you’ll hear analysts and pundits forecasting economic doom and gloom. Their reports are filled with words and phrases like “economic downturn,” “soft economy,” and the dreaded: “recession.” While the jury is still out about whether or not we’re really in a recession, now is a great…
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 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 Sandy Rees Special events are commonly used by nonprofits to raise money. From dinner/galas with silent auctions to golf tournaments and everything in between, millions of dollars are raised each year to support the work of nonprofit organizations. Getting people to attend your special events can be a challenge, particularly if your organization is…
Beyond the Bake Sale by Jean C. Joachim is filled with ideas for your PTO group to raise money. The book contains dozens of fundraising ideas that prompt you to think of even more. The layout of the book is user-friendly and includes sections for starting small and getting volunteers involved. The section on putting…
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…
I came across this site the other day and was amazed by the beautiful photos. The soccer players really caught my eye as that is my family on a Saturday morning. Mali Workman proves we can all use our skills to do a little creative fundraising. She’s a professional photographer doing what she knows best to raise…
By Tom Turner Schools are always looking for unique school fund raising projects to raise money for a wide variety of programs and needs. Traditionally many schools have sold magazines subscriptions or colleted cans and bottles, but these standard methods are getting out dated by more unique school fundraising methods. This article will help you…
