A few years ago, I was trying to drum up participation in our upcoming Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk by hosting a booth at a community fair. I had cheery, purple decorations (purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer’s cause), freebies such as pens and magnets, and lots of information about our walk to [...]
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CarrieHill has written 4 posts on Step By Step Fundraising.
Carrie spent five years as Southern Utah Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, where she organized the annual Memory Walk and other fundraising events. She still serves on the local Alzheimer’s Association’s Advisory Council and continues to participate in Memory Walk every year.
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Everybody Wins When You Say “Thank You”
Posted on 21 July 2009
When I ran the Southern Utah Alzheimer’s Association, I always made a point to send a thank you note within a few days of receiving a donation; admittedly, though, I used a form letter in my word processing program that I would adapt to each individual donor. According to an article at fundraisingIP.com, although [...]
Good Problems at Charity Events (and How to Handle Them)
Posted on 11 June 2009
Awhile back I wrote about how the 2008 Southern Utah Memory Walk was a huge success, both in terms of participants and funds raised. This is fantastic news, and I’m thrilled that the event will help find a cure for Alzheimer’s and provide services to families in Southern Utah who are facing the disease.
Yet even [...]
Do You Know the Demographics of Those Who Give to Your Organization?
Posted on 09 March 2009
Let’s face it – statistics are dry for most of us. Who wants to look at numbers when you can be out raising awareness and working with others dedicated to your cause? But the truth is that knowing the demographics of your organization and its donors can greatly enhance your fundraising efforts. Here are some [...]
