Fundraising Events


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    

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 […]

Getting Raffle Tickets Printed

Posted on 29 February 2008

Will You Be Running a Raffle in 2011-12?  If so, check out the e-book from Sandra Sims and Jim Berigan.  Raffle Secrets is 50 pages long and comes with three free bonus books. Excellent content from authors you’ve known and trusted for years!   So how do get raffle tickets printed? There are several ways […]

Advantages to a Silent Auction Fundraiser

Posted on 19 February 2008

Silent auctions are a popular way to raise funds at a charity benefit event. You’ll find that most attendees are already familiar with how they work. But in short, at a silent auction items are placed for display and bidders sign a sheet with a name or bidder number and bidding amount. The winner of […]

Raffle FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Raffles

Posted on 28 January 2008

Frequently Asked Questions About Raffles – 1. What is a Raffle? A raffle is generally a contest in which participants purchase a ticket or “chance” at winning a prize. […]

The Canary Foundation CXO and Celebrity Go-Kart Challenge Event

Posted on 01 October 2007

The Canary Foundation has held a popular event during the San José Grand Prix for the past three years. The CXO and Celebrity Go-Kart Challenge event features celebrities and CEOs racing against each other in go-karts. Only CEOs and top level executives are invited to participate in this special event. It is quite popular and […]

North Lake, WI Mystery Writer Holds Fundraiser For Local Library

Posted on 28 September 2007

Deb Baker, a North Lake, WI resident and mystery writer, donated a portion of the sales of her new book “Goodbye Dolly” at the launch party to the Town Hall Library. Baker worked at the library from 2000 – 2005. Her book “Goodbye Dolly” is the second in a series about doll collecting. The first […]

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