Fundraising Events


Belgian Waffle Fundraiser

Posted on 07 August 2007

Looking for a great food-based fundraiser that spans different hours of the day? One that will also work wonderfully as a Vegetarian meal without being obvious? Try a Belgian Waffle Fundraiser for a delicious fundraising success!

Fundraiser for Paralyzed Teen in Skiing Accident

Posted on 06 August 2007

A fund-raiser was held Saturday, July 7th for 17-year old Jared Talaga. Talaga was paralyzed in skiing accident during a spring break trip to Colorado. He is a member of the Grand Haven High School ski team. The fund-raiser titled “Life Rolls On” is the name of a national organization that supports youths that have […]

Flamingo Fund-raiser to Benefit Respite Care Program

Posted on 01 August 2007

The Caring Community Respite Care Program held thier third annual flamingo fund-raiser on Monday, July 9th, 2007. The bright plastic pink birds began their day at 9 a.m. at the Richmond Municipal Building for Mayor Sally Hutton. Hutton then was required to name the next recipient of the birds. Some may wonder how this unusual […]

Online Auction Tools – A Review from Idealware

Posted on 31 July 2007

A few weeks ago I had a great discussion with Laura Quinn from Idealware, a website that reviews software applications for use by non profit organizations. In addition to interviewing me, she also spoke with several other consultants and non profit leaders about their experiences with online auction software such as cMarket and eBay. Her […]

cMarket: The Leading Online Auction Platform for Non Profits

Posted on 26 July 2007

Has your organization considered taking its fundraising auction online? eBay is great for small auctions and those just looking to get their feet wet in the auction world, but cMarket offers a lot of advantages for groups who are serious about raising funds with online auctions. I first learned about cMarket over a year ago […]

Creative Spaghetti Dinner Fund-raiser Menu Ideas

Posted on 24 July 2007

A spaghetti dinner is a popular fund-raiser for many organizations. When planning your menu, you want to offer a delicious meal while keeping your costs down for your organization. You also want to offer people a generous meal that is delicious, in thanks for their donation. There are real benefits to holding a dinner for […]

Middleton, Idaho Holds Fund-raiser to Support Family Featured on “Extreme Home Makeover”

Posted on 19 July 2007

The “Stockdale Family Hoedown” was held outdoors in downtown Middleton to benefit the Stockdale family. The close-knit, small community became the first city in the history of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to create a special fund-raiser for a family featured on the program. “Extreme Makeover” and CBH Homes are joining together with many volunteers to […]

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