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Free Teleseminar: Fundraising by Mail with Sandy Rees

Posted on 24 August 2009

It took some arm twisting, but I managed to get Sandy Rees to agree to join me for a one hour teleseminar, just for Step by Step Fundraising readers.  — For Free! — You see, Sandy is one busy, in-demand gal. In addition to the 7 Essential Steps to Raising Money by Mail, the book […]

July 2009: Fall Fundraising Ideas from our Sponsors

Posted on 28 July 2009

I’d like to extend a thank you to our July premium sponsors. They provide terrific services for nonprofits and those wishing to raise funds for a good cause, so be sure to visit their websites. Starfish Marketing offers a complete, professionally written and laid out mail package.  They provide a basic framework, which you customize […]

Awards of Excellence offer recognition, cash to Texas Nonprofits

Posted on 24 July 2009

Texas Nonprofits who are current member organizations of the Center for Nonprofit Management operating in the state of Texas can apply to win $5,000. Awards will be given in several categories:

June 2009: Step by Step Fundraising Sponsors

Posted on 30 June 2009

I just wanted to extend a thank you to our June premium sponsors. They provide terrific services for nonprofits and anyone wishing to raise funds for a good cause, so be sure to visit their websites. Raise The Funds works with nonprofits to create an exciting, and unusual, fundraising event.  Michael C. Anthony performs his […]

Today Show Helps Rebuild Galveston, TX after Hurricane

Posted on 29 June 2009

This year The Today Show Lend a Hand program helped five great causes.  Al Roker went on the road to help organizations around the country: A Chance for Children Foundation, Los Angeles, California Portland Parks Foundation, Portland, Oregon Help4Galveston, Galveston, Texas Arkansas Rice Depot, Little Rock, Arkansas Community School of the Arts, Charlotte, North Carolina […]

Roundup: Food Banks Stepping Up Efforts; Fundraising

Posted on 15 May 2009

New Hampshire’s Community Action Program has seen the pantry use rise dramatically, up 50% compared to the numbers of people who typically use the pantries. This is a story that’s being played out all over the country. Food banks, other nonprofits, corporations and communities are stepping up to fill the need.  Here are some stories […]

Live Chats This Week: Grant Writing, International Philanthropy

Posted on 13 April 2009

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is hosting two online chat events this week.  You can submit questions ahead of time, whether you can attend the chat live or not.  Grant writing and international philanthropy will be discussed: The first is a live discussion this Tuesday, April 14, at noon Eastern time about grant writing strategies. We’ve […]

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