Occasionally I will get an email asking how to start a nonprofit organization. There are several great resources online that can help, but before I get to that I always kindly caution them on a few points. It is very time and labor intensive to start a nonprofit. You should be certain that this is […]
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Author Archives | Sandra Sims
Sandra Sims has written 738 posts on Step By Step Fundraising.
Sandra Sims is the founder of Step by Step Fundraising, an online article and book publisher, which was recently acquired by FastTrack Fundraising. In addition to nonprofit management and fundraising, she has expertise in search engine optimization, social media marketing and content syndication. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas and a Certificate in Non Profit Management from Midwestern State University.
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3 Publications Every Non Profit Office Should Subscribe To
Posted on 18 March 2010
Staying up to date with news related to the non profit sector and your interest area in particular can boost the success of your group. By scanning these three publications you can: Discover information about your key supporters Identify possible new donors Stay up to date with current events that impact your cause Review case […]
New to fundraising? You need a plan
Posted on 16 March 2010
You have a great cause, it needs funds and you’re enthusiastic. So where do you start? There are many different fundraising ideas profiled on this website. Fundraising events large and small, letter campaigns, online fundraising and others are included on my top ten list. But more important than any one fundraiser, a nonprofit needs to […]
Philanthropy reveals true character
Posted on 08 March 2010
Grace Groner lived through the Great Depression, so saving money was her expertise. Nobody knew just how much she had saved until she died in January at age 100 and left $7 million to Lake Forest College, her alma mater…. “She could have lived in any house in Lake Forest but she chose not to. […]
One-Mile Fun Run Fundraiser
Posted on 01 March 2010
If you review a community event calendar you may see organizations offering a one-mile fun run with their events. This short distance run can improve your audience reach within the community and compliment a 5K or 10K nicely. They can also be great add-ons to weekend festivals or health fairs. Including more people in your […]
Does Stigma Impact Your Fundraising Efforts?
Posted on 22 February 2010
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 benefit […]
Roundup: Internet Strategies for Nonprofits
Posted on 19 February 2010
Today’s link roundup includes advice regarding a variety of internet strategies for nonprofits: Integrating Your Web Site and Database for Greater Donor Engagement by Robin Fisk, FundraisingSuccess Are you new to blogging? Read this simple primer. by Sandra Sims, Cause Blogger Online Outreach on a Budget – the January Nonprofit Blog Carnival, issueLab’s Footnotes 15 […]
