Every year my children’s elementary school has a school carnival to help raise money. The following is a mixture of the things my elementary school does and some of my own ideas. Having a non-profit carnival fund-raiser takes some good planning, but the reward is fun and worthwhile. Not to mention that it can raise ...
For those who run small nonprofit organizations, the very worst job is asking people to donate stuff to you. Whether you’re seeking in-kind donations like office equipment, volunteered time, items you can sell, or cash donations, it’s incredibly intimidating to start raising money. But money is the blood of a nonprofit, just as volunteers are ...
Starting a non-profit can be a fun way to expand a hobby, help the community and have a socially responsible good time. It’s important to understand that even non-profits must survive in the real world and mainly capitalist economy and for that you’re going to need capital. Like a business, a non-profit should have a ...
When I was an English tutor, I’ve encountered my share of grammatical errors in composition papers. Many writers will make those mistakes, but it is important to understand what those mistakes are so that you can make the necessary corrections when you proofread. Here is a list of some of the most common grammatical errors ...
Last year, I went to Dublin, Ireland to do my first marathon with the Calgary Chapter of the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF). In order to participate, I had to fundraise $6,000. It didn’t take long for me to exhaust all of my friends and family for donations, so I had to come up with creative ...
Most people feel very strongly about some type of cause or charity. Whether it is Animal Welfare, Autism, or a mission trip for your church, you want to raise as much money as possible. The more you raise, the more your organization will be able to do. This article will explore many ways you can ...
Fund raising is always at the top of the list for dog rescues. Sometimes circumstances beyond our control can cause a need for immediate extra cash. Aside from having a great adoption rate, dog rescues often need to look outside the box to raise money. If you think you have exhausted all resources for donations, ...
A class reunion is really just a big party, and as you know, parties and party planning cost money. If you’ve estimated your total class reunion expenses, you know that you’ll need quite a bit of money—probably several thousand dollars—for a fairly casual event with about 100 attendees. Securing that cash is where class reunion ...