In every workplace there’s language that only makes sense to the insiders. Call it jargon, lingo or acronym heck… every job has it. Working in the non-profit world is no different. When you first start out in non profit management you may encounter terms that sound like a foreign language. Don’t worry, there are some […]
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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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Helping Others: Thank you for all you do
Posted on 23 October 2008
Listen to the audio version of this message: MP3 File A few weeks ago I asked Step by Step Fundraising newsletter readers to send in examples of their organization’s fundraising letters. While I thought it would be interesting to see some of your letters, I had no idea what awaited me. My email box was […]
Roundup: Raising Funds to Feed the Hungry
Posted on 17 October 2008
In honor of Blog Action Day (October 15th) and World Food Day (yesterday, October 16) this roundup focuses on fundraising strategies for organizations that help fight hunger. For Bag a Lunch Day supporters are asked to donate one day’s lunch money toward feeding the hungry. Nancy E. Schwartz describes this simple, yet powerful, way to […]
Does Your Non Profit Help Alleviate Poverty? Participate in Blog Action Day, October 15th
Posted on 14 October 2008
Blog Action Day has already started on some parts of the globe. Whether you work for a charity, or are just a concerned citizen you can participate in this web based event. What is Blog Action day? It’s a way that people all across the world can speak out about the issue of poverty: Today […]
Don’t try to Teach Cats to Bark – Choose Leaders Very Carefully
Posted on 13 October 2008
“You can’t teach a cat to bark!” That was the comment from one of the board members. It was a tough meeting. The volunteer board members were discussing with their executive director an important paid staff member who wasn’t meeting the job expectation. They had sent him to training workshops, mentored him, coached him, re-written […]
Pre Portioned Cookie Dough Makes for Easy Entertaining
Posted on 10 October 2008
Last night I had planned on having some guests over to my home and needed to serve some drinks and dessert. Thankfully I had Chippery frozen cookie dough to the rescue! I baked up some chocolate chip, macadamia nut, and my personal favorite, peanut butter cookies. Here at Step by Step Fundraising we partner with […]
Think Big, Think Pink!
Posted on 08 October 2008
Last night, I tuned in to watch the second Presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. Before the event got underway, the Newschannel I was watching cut away to a live shot of the White House. It was late enough where the sun had gone down, and the executive mansion was all lit up. […]
