A few years ago I decided to undertake a fundraising project: the American Stroke Association’s Train to End Stroke program. Not only would I be doing a good deed, but I would also be going to Hawaii! I didn’t think that fundraising would be that difficult. Since this was my first foray into fundraising I […]

Here is an inspiring story that came across my email box today from PNN online: Imagine: the 100 million disabled people in developing countries, who today must crawl on the ground, suddenly owning a wheelchair. That’s the goal of Free Wheelchair Mission, which will benefit from the efforts of William Hibbard, owner and CEO of […]

Are you looking for supplies for your next fundaiser event? Decorations, tablecloths, event signs, tickets…there’s so much to prepare for a fundraiser event! You can find a variety of supplies online and often save money by ordering through online stores. Especially if you start planning early you can find some good deals. Even if you’re […]

Jennifer Shih had always dreamed of becoming a doctor, specifically a pediatrician. After years of rigorous study and preparation she was thrilled to land a prestigious pediatric cardiology fellowship in Cincinnati. In an ironic turn of events, just a few months into her fellowship, Jennifer experienced life threatening heart problems herself. Jennifer’s heart condition, caused […]

Every fundraising event needs signs of some kind, whether it’s advertising or signs used at the event itself. Signs placed in strategic locations for several weeks or months ahead of time can attract attention and attendance for your event. Using just one sign though is not usually enough. You can maximize the publicity for the […]

The annual garage sale fundraiser for BPW/CWJC a week ago Saturday went well, raising over $1,300. We were very lucky to have an indoor location this year. We had a couple of weeks to set up and organize everything. Last year our committee purchased a sign that could be reused each year. The sign was […]

The TV show Survivor became the inspiration for members of a Parent Teacher Support Association (PTSA) at Nadaburg Elementary School in Wittmann, Arizona. The unusual event helped to raise funds to purchase sunshades for the school playground and promote the upcoming fall festival. The PTSA volunteers enlisted the help of several staff members from every […]