This week’s roundup features a variety links related to garnering support for your cause from the business community. 6 Tips for Creating Successful Nonprofit/Business Partnerships from the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Stanford University Fundraising Secret #14: Don’t be hard on local businesses from Fundraising Coach Marc Pitman The Single Best Way to Turn Local Businesses […]
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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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How to Organize a 5K Run / Walk
Posted on 13 March 2008
Would you like organize a 5K, walk-a-thon, bowling tournament or other athletic fundraiser? Here are several articles with some great tips on how to plan a 5K run or walk: Taylor’s Angels 5K Run Benefits Children with Cancer March for Markley 2 Mile Run/Walk Caribbean Carnival Parade Raises Funds for School
What Have You Given Donors Lately?
Posted on 12 March 2008
The question is simple, what have you given in return to those who make financial donations to your organization? No, I don’t mean little chotchkies, pens or mailing labels. Maybe it sounds backwards even, “they are supposed to give to us!” But giving, as in any relationship, is a two way street. Here are three […]
27 Story Ideas for Your Non Profit’s Newsletter
Posted on 11 March 2008
While researching email tips for non profits I discovered Kivi Leroux Miller’s blog about non profit communications. One of her articles presents 15 Places to Find Article Ideas for Your Nonprofit Newsletter which includes some creative places around the office and otherwise to find newsletter ideas. So after reading Kivi’s post I decided to put […]
Resource Roundup: Giving Circles
Posted on 07 March 2008
Ever hears of a giving circle? It’s a great way for friends to get together and support causes they care about. Giving circles are made up of a small group of friends that meet informally on occassion, simliar to supper clubs and book clubs. I suppose social service clubs have been doing this for years […]
Nonprofit Leadership Development-Where is the best place to practice leadership skills?
Posted on 06 March 2008
Did you learn to swim by reading a book?The answer of course is no, even if you did read about the different strokes, breathing methods and different types of kicks. Sooner or later, you actually had to get into the water. In the realm of leadership development, the same principle applies. You can take very […]
Taylor’s Angels 5K Run Benefits Children with Cancer
Posted on 04 March 2008
Editor’s Note: The article first appeared on Step by Step Fundraising on March 4, 2004. Since that time Taylor’s Angels changed its name to Heroes for Children. This nonprofit organization provides financial and social assistance to families, within the state of Texas, with children (0-22 yrs of age) battling cancer. An Interview with Larissa Linton […]
