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The latest news about fundraising for nonprofit organizations.

Welcome Tracie

Posted on 01 November 2006

If you’ve contacted us via the webform or in regard to one of our ebooks, CDs or other products in the past month or so you may have heard from Tracie Davis. I’ve known Tracie for several years and when I started looking for a customer service agent she was the first person that came […]

Are You a School Fundraising Volunteer?

Posted on 23 October 2006

Do you lead or participate in school fundraisers? Most parents do to some extent. There are fundraising programs and strategies that work well for schools but not for other groups. About a year ago I started a site just for school fundraisers. Unfortunately I got very busy and it still has not reached its full […]

Shop Online & Raise Funds with iGive

Posted on 02 October 2006

iGive is an online portal to a wide variety of online merchants. Instead of going directly to the merchant’s online store, members start their online shopping experience at iGive.com. There are over 650 online stores represented, with at least 1 new store being added every week. Some of the most popular online stores include Lands’ […]

Motorcycle Ride Benefits Veterans

Posted on 06 September 2006

On August 6, 2006 Homes for Our Troops held its third annual Charity Motorcycle Ride. This was a very successful event to benefit this organization which helps injured veterans nationwide. “The event was held in conjunction with a barbeque restaurant called Texas Roadhouse. Our first year of this event they literally took us under their […]

World’s Finest Chocolate Inspires Nostalgia

Posted on 26 July 2006

Last week I attended the national convention for Business & Professional Women/USA. I was especially proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the conference. I talked with many attendees about how they fundraise both for BPW and for other causes that they are a part of and shared some of my favorite fundraising recommendations. […]

Fundraising Run Smoothly

Posted on 10 July 2006

Want your next fundraiser to run more smoothly? Here are ten tips to help you create a successful marketing plan. 1. Put your project plan in writing – Run your fundraiser like a business. A written project plan that spells out all roles and responsibilities is your blueprint for success. 2. Create a timeline – […]

Request Donations with Display Cards

Posted on 06 July 2006

Organizations like Children’s Miracle Network and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation raise funds through the sale of display cards at grocery checkouts and other outlets. Find out more about Display Card Fundraisers and how one group used this technique to help raise $37,000 for their cause.

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