If you have played the game of scrabble you know that some letters are worth more than others. Just like the humble letter “Y” will give you four extra points if you play it, using the word “you” in fundraising letters adds more value as well. It can instantly transform a letter from being a […]
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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.
Website: Sandra's Twitter stream
Fighting Malaria Takes Massive Action; Simple Bednets
Posted on 02 October 2008
Last week the UN Summit proclaimed that over 4 million lives can be saved by 2015 if resources are scaled up. The Global Malaria Action Plan (GMAP) provides a roadmap for eliminating Malaria by accelerating action against the disease. This is a worldwide, comprehensive program including 30 countries and regions and 65 international institutions. Foundations […]
Scratchcard Fundraiser
Posted on 29 September 2008
Scratch cards are an unusual way to ask for donations to your organization. A scratchcard is a small tri-fold booklet that contains a card of silver colored “scratch-off” circles. Supporters are invited to “scratch” off one or more of the circles on the card to reveal how much they will be asked to donate. The […]
Throw a Party, Raise Funds for Your Favorite Cause
Posted on 26 September 2008
Throwing a party is a great way to have fun and raise money for a good cause at the same time. Let your creativity and imagination run wild as you plan a party that your friends will be talking about for years to come. There are several ways that parties can be planned so that […]
School Fundraising News
Posted on 22 September 2008
My name is Jim Berigan. I am the managing editor of Top School Fundraisers, which is a sister site to Step by Step Fundraising. Our single goal is to connect schools with great fundraising ideas. If you’d like to know more about school fundraising, I’d like to encourage you to check out the website and […]
Blog World Conference: Making Connections
Posted on 20 September 2008
This weekend I’m at Blog World in Las Vegas. This is an internet conference specifically about blogging, new media and social networking. I know many charitable organizations and individuals who are into blogging… on the other hand there are many small charities that don’t even have a frequently updated website. I’ll be writing about Blog […]
Like a Fine Wine, Fundraising Should be Savored
Posted on 18 September 2008
Like a fine wine, the idea of actually hosting a fundraiser needed to age for a bit. Initially, I had visions of hosting a gala event, replete with a full bar, servers, a band, table linens, and a little black dress. But a few weeks into the aging process, after making a few calls, asking […]
