Step By Step Fundraising Newsletter

September 2007

In this issue -

- Why Do Individuals Donate to Your Organization?

- Complete a Survey, Enter to Win a Free Fundraising eEook

- Blog Writing Contest - $100 in Amazon Gift Certificates

- More Fundraising Ideas - New Articles on the Web

In today's newsletter we continue our topic from last month about why people are motivated to donate to charitable causes. There are also several contests going on right now... you could win a free ebook or even an Amazon gift certificate.

Looking for some special event fundraising ideas for fall? We've got you covered there too. Keep reading to find out more...

Why Do Individuals Donate to Your Organization?

by Sandra Sims

In the first article in this series we discussed 5 general reasons why people donate to charitable causes. Beyond the general reasons that we’ve already discussed it’s critical that your fundraising team consider why an individual would be motivated to give to your group in particular. Here are five of the top reasons that someone may choose your group over, or in addition to, a similar organization.

>> Click to Read the Full Article

Complete a Survey - Win an eBook

We’d like to find out what fundraising information is of most interest to you! In addition to adding more free articles each month, we’ll also be releasing several brand new Step by Step Fundraising Guides this fall. (Tentatively set to release in early November).

By completing this survey you'll be entered to win one of 10 copies of one of our ebooks...

>> Click Here to take survey

The last day to complete the survey and be entered to win is this Thursday, September 20th, 2007.

Blog Writing Contest

Our sister site, Super Fundraiser, is sponsoring a writing contest. Anyone with a blog can participate. Just write a short post (essay) on your favorite topic related to "Back to School."

It's a fun way to share your interests with others and discover new websites. They're also offering Amazon Gift Certificates for the winners and there are four up for grabs.

>> Find out more about this contest

Last day to enter is October 5th... then voting will be open til the 23rd.

More Fundraising Ideas

Here are a couple of special events that would take planning time, but would be ideal for spring or next fall...

>> Tennis Tournaments a Successful Fundraiser in Any Season

>> “Poker Run” Motorcycle Race for Charity

Looking for faster fundraising options? Product sales and online fundraisers can usually be done in just a few weeks. Gift catalogs, chocolates and much more are available.

>> Explore Fast Fundraising Options

To Your Continued Fundraising Success,

Sandra Sims Editor & Publisher Step By Step Fundraising Newsletter Archive Newsletter Sign-up & Free e-Book