Articles for tag: , Fundraising, Nonprofit Fundraising

Fundraising Trivia Game Ideas

Fundraising can include more than just the usual raffles and bake sales. To draw a huge crowd and raise a considerable amount of funds for your nonprofit organization, consider hosting a trivia game that includes a raffle, a meal and a bake sale. An unlimited number of people can play, and it is fun for ...

How to Start a Fundraising Company

If you are starting a fundraising company, don’t be discouraged by 2009’s recessionary headlines. In fact, according to Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE, President and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) “…despite the economy, fundraising remains one of the strongest professions with many opportunities for both beginning and experienced practitioners.” If you want ...

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Sample Fundraising Letters for Silent Auction Donations

A silent auction fundraiser can raise thousands of dollars for your school or charity. It requires lots of planning and effort, but is an excellent way to help the organization thrive. One of the most successful items at silent auctions are gift cards and gift certificates. Many businesses are happy to donate gift cards to ...

Great Fundraising Ideas

Are you the President of a club that is in dire need of some money? Or are you just a work at home mom that’s looking for fundraising ideas so that you can send your child on tour with the school band or orchestra? Well, either way, I’m about to reveal to you great fundraising ...

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Creative Fundraising for Animal Shelters

Many local animal shelters are desperate for funds and rely on the community to help them survive. Donations are always welcome, but sometimes it feels as though we just can’t do enough on our own, and dog-washing and dog-walking fundraisers lose their appeal over time. The solution? Band together as a community and raise money ...