03rd May 2006
The key to continued fundraising success is to follow-up afterwards: Supporters and participants need to be thanked.
Merchant contributors need to be debriefed on their results from participating. Records need to be gathered, copied, and stored.
Com...
24th April 2006
Get The Picture
Get The Picture is a name I coined for portrait event fundraisers. The idea here is to offer family portraits, glamour shots, vintage photos, and other "dressy" pictures.
You'll need a central location with plenty of room for costume ...
12th April 2006
Car wash fundraisers are a proven money-maker in virtually every community. All you need are willing volunteers, a high-traffic location with good visibility, and some attention getting signs.
You can put a car wash fundraiser together on short notice,...
12th April 2006
These three fundraising events work well for any size group. To maximize your success, you must create awareness within the community of both the specifics of your fundraising event and the reason why your group is raising funds.
Both are important to...
09th April 2006
Return On Investment (ROI) is a fundamental business concept. Its also something that every fundraiser needs to take into consideration.
A business investment consists of working capital, physical assets, and peoples time.
ROI is the net gain that ...
08th April 2006
1- Have a written project plan
Run your fundraiser like a small business. Have a written project plan that spells out all roles and responsibilities.
Slot motivated individuals into those roles and equip them with everything they need to do a great job....
07th April 2006
Looking for ideas for fundraisers? You're not the only one. Every group is searching for easy fundraisers that produce big results. Well, selling fundraising discount cards is one of the best fundraisers around.
Discount cards deliver considerable reve...
01st April 2006
Looking for a good fundraising idea? Candle sales are easy and profitable. What, exactly, is a candle fundraiser?
Candle fundraisers are your basic order taker fundraiser. You need to do more than just show pictures of candles. Showing fragrant samp...
01st April 2006
The success of your fundraiser depends on how much publicity your group can attract. Community awareness of your fundraising need and your fundraising offering will always increase your results.
Here are some fundraising publicity tips:
Publicity Ti...
13th March 2006
Location, Location, Location!
There are few things that are more important than location. It not only
applies to real estate, but to fundraising too. Here are some tips to
expand your horizons when trying to maximize your fundraising efforts.
Tr...
07th March 2006
Fundraising Letter Writing Tips
Looking for tips on writing a better fundraising letter? Use these quick tips to craft your next donation request letter. Feel free to modify the sample letter below to fit your specific needs.
Good news - Alwa...
