A group of friends find Christmas joy in quietly giving to needy families in the Albuquerque area. They call it “a ding-dong dash” since they leave the gifts at the family’s door, knock, and then leave to remain anonymous. I’m reminded of a personal story that I’ve heard Oprah Winfrey tell on several occasions. Here […]
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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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Secret Santa Gives Away Thousands in Cash
Posted on 21 December 2008
Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus! An anonymous Secret Santa in Kansas City gives away hundreds of dollars to random people he meets during Christmastime. In the past he gave away one $100 bill at a time. This year though, because of the economy, he had to change the amount he’s giving away.
Roundup: Fundraisers Countdown to End of the Year
Posted on 19 December 2008
How many people wait until the last few weeks of the year to make their charitable donations? If you’ve pledged a certain amount for the year, you probably feel compelled to get that donation in. Then others are reminded that it’s the end of the tax season. If you’d like to list that charitable donation […]
Entertainment Book Fundraiser, 2009 Books Available
Posted on 17 December 2008
The Entertainment Book is a huge book of discount coupons produced specifically for a local area. These popular books are published in 155 cities in the United States and Canada. With the Entertainment Fundraiser, you have already one great advantage. It’s a product that helps your supporters save money, so it’s something they will most […]
Free Online Fundraising eBooks: Download These Today
Posted on 10 December 2008
Today I’d like to feature two great resources that could make a big difference in your online fundraising efforts. They come from experienced experts in online fundraising…. plus they are free. 1. The 2008 Online Fundraising Survival Guide: 12 Winning Strategies to Survive & Thrive in a Down Economy from Network for Good. If you […]
Fast Fundraising for Year End: Bonus Teleseminar
Posted on 09 December 2008
Teleseminar with LIVE Q&A This Wednesday, exactly three weeks until the last day of 2008 there will be a Live call-in teleseminar that will help you make the most of your year end fundraising campaign. This is a bonus for as part of the 7 Essential Steps to Raising Money by Mail. Even if you’ve […]
Wish Lists for Nonprofit Organizations
Posted on 08 December 2008
One of the quickest and easiest fundraising and outreach ideas is to publish a wish list. While it’s common for charitable organizations to publish wishlists at the end of the year, there are other times of year that you can be just as successful. What to Include on Wish Lists On your wishlist include items […]
