How to Raise Money Using E-Fundraising Methods

Guest Post by: Deborah de Castro In today’s economic environment, it is easy to understand why many donors have had to cut back on their giving. The instability in the work place and the shift of constant economic changes, often in the blink of an eye, has created a challenge for many non-profits. As I [...]

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3 Steps to Organizing an Eco-Friendly School Fundraiser

Guest post by J.R. Plate There are a variety of ways to raise money for schools and student groups and there probably isn’t one right way to go about it.  However, if you have the right product to offer, a clear and concise plan to execute and an excited group of people the chances of [...]

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How to Run a Successful Silent Auction (Part II)

In the first part of this article, we discussed how to set up your silent auction, solicit items to auction off, and manage and track your auction donations.  In this second (and final) part of the article, we’re going to discuss how to run the auction smoothly, as well as how to maximize revenue at [...]

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How to Run a Successful Silent Auction (Part I)

Many non-profits have turned to silent auctions either as stand-alone events, or as a way to maximize the revenue from an ongoing fundraising event.  I just finished running a major silent auction for an organization I am involved with, and wanted to pass along some lessons I learned during the process.  In the first part [...]

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Four Low Cost Fundraising Ideas

Keeping fundraising costs down is a necessity for small and mid-sized non-profits.  While larger organizations may hold huge galas or invest in ten thousand piece direct mail prospecting, these smaller charities rely on low cost fundraising ideas to maximize their revenue and keep their programs funded and strong.  For more information on maximizing revenue read [...]

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Five Fundraising Ideas for Growing Non-Profits

Almost every non-profit wants to grow – to expand and serve more people, to accommodate more students, to encourage more attendees.  That’s why most non-profits exist: to serve as many people in a target universe as possible. If you’re growing your non-profit (or if you want to grow your non-profit), you’ll need to grow your [...]

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How to Use Scratch Cards for Fundraising

For smaller organizations with large volunteer bases, I like the concept of using scratch cards for fundraising.  Concepts like scratch cards, candy bar sales, or cookbook fundraising shouldn’t replace your organization’s efforts to build strong donor networks and annual giving programs, but programs like these can and should supplement your revenue and provide a good [...]

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10 Ways to Supersize Your Donor Cultivation Efforts

We’ve all heard the old maxim, “it’s easier to raise money from a donor you already have than from a donor you haven’t met yet.” The meaning of this saying is true, and clear: your best donors are your current donors. They’re likely to give to you again and again, so long as you continue [...]

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